• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제9권3호
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• pp.235-243
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• 2018

Loss of favorable habitats for species due to temperature increase is one of the main concerns of climate change on the ecosystem, and endangered species might be much more sensitive to such unfavorable changes. This study aimed to analyze the impact of future climate change on endangered wild animals in South Korea by investigating thermal sensitivity and vulnerability to temperature increase. We determined thermal sensitivity by testing normality in species distribution according to temperature. Then, we defined the vulnerability when the future temperature range of South Korea completely deviate from the current temperature range of species distribution. We identified 13 species with higher thermal sensitivity. Based on IPCC future scenarios RCP 4.5 and RCP 8.5, the number of species vulnerable to future warming doubled from 3 under RCP4.5 to 7 under the RCP8.5 scenario. The species anticipated to be at risk under RCP 8.5 are flying squirrel (Pteromys volans aluco), ural owl (Pteromys volans aluco), black woodpecker (Dryocopus martius), tawny owl (Strix aluco), watercock (Gallicrex cinerea), schrenck?s bittern (Ixobrychus eurhythmus), and fairy pitta (Pitta nympha). The other 10 species showing very narrow temperature ranges even without normal distributions and out of the future temperature range may also need to be treated as vulnerable species, considering the inevitable observation scarcity of such endangered species.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제112권3호
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• pp.322-330
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• 2023

최근 기후변화의 심화가 지속되는 가운데 아고산 침엽수종의 쇠퇴 현상이 뚜렷하게 나타나고 있다. 이에 산림청에서는 고산지역 침엽수 7종에 대해 보전 대책을 수립하고 쇠퇴원인을 파악하고 보전전략 수립방안에 대한 연구가 진행되고 있다. 본 연구는 멸종위기 고산지역 침엽수종 보전전략 수립방안 중 멸종위기 고산지역 침엽수종에 대한 인식과 보전가치 평가를 통해 멸종위기 침엽수종에 대한 보전의 필요성과 가치를 알리기 위한 객관적인 자료를 제시하고자 경제적 가치평가방법인 조건부가치법(CVM, contingent valuation method)을 적용하였다. 멸종위기 침엽수종에 대한 인식과 보전가치 평가를 하기 위해 성별, 연령, 거주지에 대한 인구비례 할당을 통해 2,151명에 대한 설문조사의 결과를 분석하였다. 그 결과, 멸종위기 고산지역 침엽수종 1가구당 보전가치는 49,181원으로 추정되었다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.49-62
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• 2020

This study was conducted as a basic study to develop the HSI(Habitat Suitability Index) model of Pelophylax chosenicus based on the research on the ecological and habitat status of Pelophylax chosenicus and the literature research on the HSI model. The habitat variables of Pelophylax chosenicus are the altitude of the spawning pond, the habitat area, the distance from wetland, the soil(aptitude grade for paddy field), the place for eating such as paddy field and wetlands(land cover) and the distance from Predator(Lithobates catesbeianus) distribution area. Based on the existing literature of Pelophylax chosenicus, the results of field surveys and expert opinions, the SI(Suitability Index) model and HSI model were developed and applied to the site to examine the applicability of the HSI model. As a result of application, SI 4 and SI 5 with varying SI values seem to have a major influence on the HSI. In addition, it is considered that the HSI model is an arithmetic mean of SI models, which has a major impact on HSI. The HSI model can be an important basis for the habitat evaluation and restoration model of Pelophylax chosenicus. In particular, it is highly applicable to the selection and evaluation of alternative habitats for Pelophylax chosenicus.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제101권1호
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• pp.7-19
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• 2012

환경부는 2005년 야생동 식물법을 제정 공포후, 2011년 6월에 멸종위기야생동 식물 지정 해제 목록과 함께 지정관리 기준안을 발표하였다. 고등식물의 경우 64종중 멸종위기 I, II등급 유지 및 등급 변경종은 40종, 멸종 위기 해제종(안)은 19종, 해제예정종(안)은 5종, 신규지정종은 29종, 지정후보종은 3종으로 본 연구에서는 모두 96종을 IUCN의 적색목록의 범주와 평가기준 ver. 3.1에 의해 재평가를 함과 동시에, 환경부에서 제시한 멸종위기야생동식물 지정관리 기준 및 절차와 시스템의 문제점을 검토하였다. 변경된 환경부 목록의 40종의 평가 결과를 보면 남한을 경계로 한 평가로 인하여 전세계 수준의 평가인 IUCN 적색목록으로 등재될 개느삼, 미선나무, 한계령풀, 솜다리, 노랑무늬붓꽃, 히어리가 모두 환경부 목록에서 해제되었다. 추가 신규제정도 이와 유사하며 지정후보종인 섬국수 나무는 기존 연구에서 인가목조팝의 이명으로 보는 견해와, 비합법적으로 발표한 학명인 참골담초가 포함되어 문제의 소지가 있다. 환경부에서 제시하는 IUCN적색목록을 개선하였다는 내용은 IUCN 적색목록을 수정한 것이 아니라 평가 방법을 잘못 번역함과 동시에 적색목록의 범주를 단순히 참고하는 수준이다. 특히, 관련용어의 정의에 대한 오역과 이해를 못하고 번역해서 임의로 평가기준을 혼용하고 있어 평가 자체를 혼란과 왜곡으로 유도하는 결과물로 수용하기 어렵다. 환경부의 멸종위기종 목록을 개선하는 데에는 고유종에 대한 매우 좁은 종의 개념대신 주변 국가에서 넓은 개념으로 보는 분류학적 소견을 수용할 필요가 있으며, 남한이나 북한의 국토 개념의 평가가 아니라 최 소 한반도를 기준으로 전세계 수준의 평가를 할 필요가 있다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제26권6호
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• pp.165-177
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• 2023

Field surveys were conducted at a total of 50 locations targeting naturalized plants on Ulleung-do. A total of 109 taxa were identified, including the list of naturalized plants in the preceding literature. The naturalized plants of Ulleung-do had a high proportion of Asteraceae, which appeared frequently in the habitat of the ruderal type. There were no naturalized plants that settled only on Ulleung-do, and all naturalized plants found on Ulleung-do first settled on the Korean Peninsula. This was proved by the high rates of epecophyten (90.8%) and the introduction period 2nd (70.6%). On the other hand, among ecosystem-disturbing species that have a great influence in the inland of the Korean Peninsula, Hypochaeris radicata and Rumex acetosella appeared in a limited area in Ulleung-do. On the other hand, Lapsana communis appeared in high density along the forest edge, requiring management of naturalized plants different from those in the Korean Peninsula. Naturalized plants on Ulleung-do showed a rapid increase in the 1990s after increased academic research, coastal road development, and other development projects. This highlights the necessity for continuous research on the pattern of naturalized plant occurrence after the completion of the Ulleung Airport, which is currently under construction.

• Environmental Engineering Research
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• 제24권4호
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• pp.638-645
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• 2019

This research was an evaluation of the fish fauna and the habitat for Brachymystax lenok tsinlingensis (B. lenok tsinlingensis) for 11 stations at the Bonghwa-gun sanctuary. The predominant species in this research area was Zacco koreanus. B. lenok tsinlingensis, which has been designated as an endangered freshwater fish in Korea, was found in the Bonghwa sanctuary zone, except at stations 5 and 6. The B. lenok individuals were shorter in length than 400 mm. In total, 13 endemic species were found, including Coreoleuciscus splendidus and Iksookimia longicorpus. Specimens of Koreocobitis naktongensis, a first grade endangered species, were also collected. The benthic macroinvertebrates consisted of four divisions, four classes, seven orders, 30 families, 60 species, and 10,344 individuals and were distributed among the orders Ephemeroptera (55.9%), Diptera (18.2%), Trichoptera (12.4%), Plecoptera (2.1%), and Odonata (0.3%).

• Parasites, Hosts and Diseases
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• 제59권5호
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• pp.537-542
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• 2021

This study intended to record a species of feather mite, Neopteronyssus bilineatus Mironov, 2003, (Arachnida: Pteronyssidae), from a grey-capped pygmy woodpecker, Yungipicus canicapillus (Blyth, 1845), in the Republic of Korea. Mite samples were collected from the flight feathers of a woodpecker, preserved directly in 95% ethyl alcohol, and then observed by a light microscope after specimen preparation. Morphology of Neopteronyssus bilineatus is distinguished from other pici group species by opisthosoma part with 2 longitudinal bends, tarsal seta rIII 3 times longer than tarsus III in males, and 2 elongated hysteronotal plates extending beyond the level of setae e2 in females. In the present study, a species of feather mite, N. bilineatus, was newly recorded from Y. canicapillus in Korean fauna.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.211-218
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• 2023

Background: Traditional wildlife monitoring has often relied on invasive techniques posing risks to species and demanding substantial resources. To address this, camera traps emerged as non-invasive alternatives, albeit primarily tailored for larger mammals, posing limitations for small mammal research. Thus, the Mostela, an innovative tool designed to overcome these challenges, was introduced to monitor small mammals in South Korea. Results: The Mostela was deployed at two study sites in South Korea, yielding compelling evidence of its efficiency in capturing small mammal species. By analyzing the collected data, we calculated the relative abundance of each species and elucidated their activity patterns. Conclusions: In summary, the Mostela system demonstrates substantial potential for advancing small mammal monitoring, offering valuable insights into diversity, community dynamics, activity patterns, and habitat preferences. Its application extends to the detection of endangered and rare species, further contributing to wildlife conservation efforts in South Korea. Consequently, the Mostela system stands as a valuable addition to the toolkit of conservationists and researchers, fostering ethical and non-invasive research practices while advancing our understanding of small mammal populations and ecosystems.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제106권2호
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• pp.111-120
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• 2017

IUCN의 적색목록은 전 세계 규모에서 가장 신뢰받는 멸종, 희귀 동식물종의 평가와 보전 정보를 제공하고 있다. 2016년 7월까지 한반도에 분포하는 식물중 IUCN 적색목록 평가를 받은 종은 236종으로, 5종이 멸종위기종(CR), 20종이 위기종(EN), 9종이 취약종(VU)으로 확인되었다. 나머지 189종은 약관심종(LC)으로 평가되었다. 환경부는 2011년 국가적 색목록 평가라는 명목 하에 IUCN 적색목록과 내용, 형식이 다른 정성적 기준에 따라 평가 결과를 제시하였다. 이와는 별개로 환경부는 멸종위기종 I급과 II급 목록을 57종으로 수정 제시하였다. 이 목록은 IUCN의 적색목록과 비교시 일부 공통종이 있으나 공통종도 보전상의 지위가 일치하지 않는다. 이런 평가 내용의 불일치의 이유는 남한이라는 제한된 지역 수준의 평가로는 전 세계 규모의 평가와는 결과가 일치할 수 없기 때문이다. 평가에 필요한 정보가 부실하게 제시되거나 정보가 없는 상태에서 자의적 평가가 이루어진 경우도 있다. 국가 단위의 종 관리를 위해서는 멸종과 절멸에 대한 엄밀한 용어 적용과 남한에 국한된 제한적 시각의 편향된 결과를 배제하고, 분류학적 실체에 근거한 종 선정, 평가를 위한 개체군의 크기, 분포, 개체수, 개체군 증감에 대한 구체적 자료 제시와 수집이 필요하다. 환경부의 현재 멸종위기동식물 목록은 '국내절멸위기목록'으로 변경하고, 전 세계 단위의 IUCN적색목록 평가종을 '멸종위기목록'으로 이원화해서 관리할 필요가 있다. 현재 국가 기관에서 제시하는 몇 백 종의 과도한 목록 보다는 우선 평가 대상의 종을 순차적으로 늘려가면서, 평가 및 종관리에 내실을 다지는 것이 필요하다.

• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.143-155
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• 2016

Present work aims to establish the countermeasure for the better maintenance and preservation of insular floristic diversity at the South Sea of Jeollanamdo Province, ROK, where unique ecosystems are under threat due to climate change, anthropogenic disturbance and habitat destruction. Numerous flora reports from 15 inhabited islands and 60 uninhabited islands as well as field survey data are collated for the compilation of floristic data base and island biogeographical analysis. Out of the 1,940 vascular plant species from 180 families occurring in studies areas, 30.1 percentage or 584 plant species are physiognomically belonging to arboreal plants. Average number of species at individual island is numbered about 222 species, but it varies from about 591 species at the inhabited islands to 129 species at the uninhabited islands. Only 0.15 percentage of species with high proportion above 0.9 in its relative occurrence rate occurs at 68 islands and it includes three species, such as Pinus thunbergii, Eurya japonica and Pteridium aquilinum var. latiusculum. However, about 68 percentage of plant species occurring in study area is confined their distribution to less than seven islands. Presence of high proportion of notable plants in small islands, i.e., 10 critically endangered species compared with 5.5 species in average, 9 endangered species (average 4.2 spp.) at Sonjookdo, and 7 critically endangered species, 8 endangered species at Sokomundo may due to existence of diverse geological and topographical environmental diversity as well as lower human population density and remoteness from the mainland. Since island is small in size and geographically isolated, minor environmental and ecological burdens can cause the critical damages to the diversity of flora and vegetation, urgent island biogeographical research is needed for the scientific conservation and management of island biodiversity.