• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.73-83
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• 2016

Forest degradation reduces ecosystem services provided by forest and could lead to change in composition of species. In North Korea, there has been significant forest degradation due to conversion of forest into terrace fields for food production and cut-down of forest for fuel woods. This study analyzed the phenological changes in North Korea, in terms of vegetation and moisture in soil and vegetation, from March to Octorber 2013, using MODIS (MODerate resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer) images and indexes including NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index), NDSI (Normalized Difference Soil Index), and NDWI (Normalized Difference Water Index). In addition, marginal farmland was derived using elevation data. Lastly, degraded terrace fields of 16 degree was analyzed using NDVI, NDSI, and NDWI indexes, and marginal farmland characteristics with slope variable. The accuracy value of land cover classification, which shows the difference between the observation and analyzed value, was 84.9% and Kappa value was 0.82. The highest accuracy value was from agricultural (paddy, field) and forest area. Terrace fields were easily identified using slope data form agricultural field. Use of NDVI, NDSI, and NDWI is more effective in distinguishing deforested terrace field from agricultural area. NDVI only shows vegetation difference whereas NDSI classifies soil moisture values and NDWI classifies abandoned agricultural fields based on moisture values. The method used in this study allowed more effective identification of deforested terrace fields, which visually illustrates forest degradation problem in North Korea.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.79-87
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• 2004

The objectives of this study were to select superior fungus for lignin degradation and to decolor dyes by selected fungus. Ligninolytic fungi were screened and isolated from decayed woods. Ten ligninolytic fungi were selected by ligninolytic enzyme activity on the PDA media containing rhemazol brilliant blue R, guaiacol and gallic acid. Their lignin degradation abilities were tested on the extractive-free wood powder of Quercus acutissima and Pinus densiflora. As a result, 8J-28 was selected as superior fungus for lignin degradation. Also, decolorization abilities of dyes were examined by shaking and static culture. And congo red, crystal violet, poly R-478, methylene blue used to investigate decolorization abilities of dyes. As a result, 8J-28 showed over 90% in decolorization of congo red, crystal violet, poly R-478.

• 한국자원식물학회지
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• 제33권4호
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• pp.271-278
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• 2020

이상의 연구 결과로 먹넌출 열매 추출물은 GSK3β 의존성 Cyclin D1 단백질의 분해를 통해 대장암세포의 생육 억제와 관련이 있는 것으로 확인된다. 본 결과는 대장암의 항암제 개발을 위한 소재로 먹넌출 열매의 활용이 가능할 것으로 판단된다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제29권5호
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• pp.445-452
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• 2006

The number of species and forest area has decreased as urbanization is progressed. The landscape degradation was examined by analyzing vegetation map, satellite image and characteristics of actual vegetation. The study was conducted in Mt. Baekja and its surroundings located on Gyeongsan city, southeastern Korea. As the result of landscape analysis, agricultural field was a characteristic attribute of the study area. Lowlands of this study area were occupied by agricultural field and various plantations. For 15 years from 1987 to 2002, forest area decreased from 2,072.9 ha to 1,853.2 ha, and shape index and fractal dimension of vegetation patches increased from 1.32 to 1.65 and from 1.05 to 1.09, respectively. Pinus densiflora Siebold & Zucco. community showed the highest species diversity, whereas Larix kaempferi (Lamb.) Carriere community showed the lowest species abundance. As forest management implications, monitoring of endangered plant species (Jeffersonia dubia (Maxim.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Baker & S.Moore), and restoration of lowland forest from plantation to natural forest were discussed. Further, establishment of greenways utilizing existing streams, roadside, and public facilities were recommended.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.1083-1096
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• 2020

Global attention to the greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation and forest degradation is increasing. There is a growing recognition of reducing emission from deforestation and forest degradation plus (REDD+) as an effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the forestry sector. The Republic of Korea is implementing REDD+ pilot projects in four Southeast Asian countries as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This study evaluates countries with the potential to become priority partner countries for Korea's REDD+ programs, using the following five criteria: The first criterion is that a country should include the forest sector and REDD+ in its national plan for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The second and third criteria refer to an average forest coverage rate of over 44% and a forest change rate of over - 0.1%, among the countries with forest cover of more than 10 million ha. The fourth criterion is that the country should meet the Forest Reference Emission Level requirements, one of the four elements of the Warsaw REDD+ Framework. The fifth criterion is that the country should have bilateral relations with the Republic of Korea in forestry while at the same time be a partner country for cooperation on climate change as well as a REDD+ pilot country. Based on our evaluation, we conclude that the first priority countries are Indonesia, Cambodia, and Myanmar. The second priority countries include Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. Finally, the third priority countries are Columbia, Congo, and Mozambique. This study suggests that for the selection of priority partner countries, Korean REDD+ programs should center on existing REDD+ pilot countries.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제98권5호
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• pp.609-617
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• 2009

This study was conducted to investigate ecological indicators of forest degradation after forest fire and clear-cutting in the Siberian larch (Larix sibirica Ledeb.) stand of Mongolia. The species abundance and biodiversity indices were higher in burned and clear-cut stands than those of reference stand, but boreal understory species, such as Vaccinium vitis-idaea, Pyrola incarnata, Linnea borealis and Maianthemum bifolium, completely disappeared and was replaced by sedge species, such as Carex duriuscula, C. lanceolata, C. pediformis, Poa attenuata and P. pratensis. During the research period, temperature increased by an average of $1.6^{\circ}C$ in burned stand and $1.7^{\circ}C$ in clear-cut stand compared to reference stand, but RH sharply decreased up to 15.7% in clear-cut stand. This result indicates that Larix sibirica stand became warmer and drier after forest fire and clear-cutting, and contributed to the abundance of sedge and grass species in the understory. Moreover, intense occupation of tall sedge grass after forest fire and clear-cutting had a vital role as obstacle on natural regeneration of Larix sibirica. The similarity of species composition between reference and burned stands was higher (73.6%) than between reference and clear-cut stands (63.8%). Soil moisture significantly decreased after forest fire and clear-cutting, and the extent of decrease was more severe in the clear-cut stand. The chemical properties at soil organic layer were significantly affected by forest fire and clear-cutting but not the mineral horizons. Inorganic nitrogen of the forest floor significantly decreased in the clear-cut stand ($1.1{\pm}0.4mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$) than that of the burned ($4.5{\pm}2.3mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$) and reference stands ($5.0{\pm}2.3mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$). Available P of the forest floor significantly increased after fire, whereas it decreased after clear-cutting. These results indicate that existence of boreal understory vegetation, and changes in soil moisture and available P are distinct attributes applicable as ecological indicators for identifying forest degradation in Mongolia.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제44권5호
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• pp.685-694
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 반탄화 과정에서 바이오매스 열분해 거동을 열중량 분석과 발생되는 기체분석으로 확인하였다. 반응온도는 $220{\sim}300^{\circ}C$, 승온속도 $10{\sim}30^{\circ}C/min$, 반응시간은 110분으로 고정하여 분석하였다. 백합나무 중량감소율은 $220^{\circ}C$에서 8.01~8.81%, $300^{\circ}C$에서 71.86~77.38%로 나타났으며, $240^{\circ}C$ 이상에서 급격하게 증가하였다. 반면 낙엽송 중량감소율은 $300^{\circ}C$에서 49.58~54.15%로 백합나무와 비교하여 낮았다. 백합나무에 대한 활성화 에너지는 87.32~91.24 kJ/mol으로 승온속도에 따라 큰 차이를 나타내지 않았으며, 낙엽송에 대한 활성화 에너지는 83.85~91.60 kJ/mol으로 나타났다. 반탄화 과정에서 발생하는 가스성분은 대부분 헤미셀룰로오스 유래 성분이었으며 반응온도가 증가하면서 성분의 종류 및 농도도 증가하였다. 백합나무에서는 furfural, acetic acid가 고농도로 검출되었다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제100권3호
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• pp.476-482
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• 2011

이 연구는 경남지역을 중심으로 운영되고 있는 지리산 숲길의 토양물리성의 변화를 분석함으로써 지리산 숲길의 토양 피해 저감을 위한 기초자료를 제공하기 위하여 수행하였다. 숲길 개설 1~3년 경과 후 단위m당 평균숲길침식량은 인월-금계 구간은 $0.0015m^3$, 동강-수철구간은 $0.0018m^3$, 수철-청암구간은 $0.0027m^3$이었으나 청암-악양구간은 침식이 발생하지 않은 것으로 분석되었다. 인위적 답압에 의한 영향이 높은 토양깊이 5 cm에서의 토양경도는 조사구간에서 토양깊이 10 cm에서보다 높게 나타나 이용자의 답압에 의한 숲길 영향은 현재까지 토양 5 cm 정도까지 미치는 것으로 나타났다. 지리산 숲길은 2008년 개통 후 약 1~3년이 경과된 현재까지 이용되는 인월-금계, 동강-수철, 수철-청암구간의 경우 이용자의 답압에 의한 영향이 크다고 판단되는 토양깊이 0~7.5 cm에서의 평균 공극률은 약 1.4~1.5배 낮아진 것으로 나타났다. 이와 같이 인월-금계, 동강-수철, 수철-청암, 청암-악양구간 모두 산림과 숲길이 토양용적밀도는 대조구인 산림지역보다 약 1.6~3.1배 높은 값을 나타내었는데, 이러한 이용객의 증가에 따른 영향은 토양에 지속적으로 영향을 미칠 것으로 사료되며, 이를 억지하기 위해서는 이용자의 과도한 집중화 및 분산을 유도할 수 있는 방법을 강구할 필요가 있다고 사료된다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.30-35
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• 2008

동해안 지역에서 산불로 고사된 소나무의 5년에 걸친 경시적 재질 변화를 역학성능을 중심으로 조사하였다. 고사에 따른 재질열화로 가장 크게 영향 받는 역학성능은 충격 휨 흡수에너지였다. 따라서 고사 초기의 재질변화를 예측하는 지표로 활용이 가능할 것으로 밝혀졌다. 고사 경과에 따라 변재의 재질열화가 심재에 비해 두드러지게 진행되었다. 열화의 정도는 충격 휨 흡수에너지가 가장 컸으며 압축강도가 가장 작았다. 고사 이후의 외관 변화와 역학성능의 열화진행 정도로 볼 때 산불피해 소나무의 유효한 활용을 위한 적정 벌채 시기는 산불발생 1년 이내가 바람직한 것으로 밝혀졌다.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.568-578
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• 2010

본 연구에서는 다양한 목재부후균의 polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) 생분해 가능성을 구명하고자 7종의 백색부후균을 이용하여 PCB 혼합물 중 가장 분해가 어렵다고 알려진 Aroclor 1254와 1260을 대상으로 분해력이 우수한 목재부후균을 선발하였다. 그리고 선발된 목재부후균을 이용하여 GC 분석을 통해 Aroclor 1254, 1260의 분해율을 조사하였다. 고체배지 저항성 테스트를 통해 우수분해 균주로 선발된 Cystidodontia isubellina 는 다른 균주에 비해 균사생장량의 억제가 가장 적었으며 상대적으로 생장속도도 빠른 특징을 나타냈다. 선발된 C. isubellina에 의한 Aroclor 1254와 1260의 분해율 분석 결과, Aroclor 1254배양 13일째 57.57%로 가장 높은 분해율을 나타냈다. Aroclor 1260 역시 배양일수가 증가함에 따라 분해율 역시 증가하는 경향을 보였으며, 배양 13일째 49.43%로, 두 혼합물 모두 기존의 다른 연구에서보다 높은 분해율을 나타냈다.