• Journal of Ecology and Environment
• /
• 제29권2호
• /
• pp.113-124
• /
• 2006

Landscape structure, habitat types, vegetation structure and biodiversity in the Bokha stream chosen as a reference stream were investigated to get ecological information necessary for restoration of urban stream degraded by excessive artificial interference. Landscape structure showed a slight change between before and after flooding. Habitat types of nine sorts were identified based on ecological information obtained from field survey such as micro-topography, hydrological characteristics, disturbance regime, and so on. Each habitat holds specific organisms to each site. Consequently, the number of plant communities, and species of benthos and fish increased as the kinds of habitat type increase. Ordination of habitat types based on vegetation, benthos, and fish data reorganized them into three groups of pool types of two kinds depending on whether they are connected to the water course or not and riffle one. Vegetation showed different stratification and species composition depending on topographical position in relation to disturbance cycle. Based on the results from this study, relationship between environmental heterogeneity and biodiversity was discussed and a restoration plan was suggested in a viewpoint of vegetation.

• 한국전통조경학회지
• /
• 제36권1호
• /
• pp.55-66
• /
• 2018

제주 선인장군락지는 동아시아 지역에서 식물지리학적으로 특이적인 분포를 보이고 있으며, 국내 유일한 자생지로 특유의 고유경관을 형성하고 있다. 그럼에도 불구하고 자생지 일대의 선인장 분포 현황에 관한 정밀조사가 이루어진 바 없으며, 서식지 내 혼생식물의 다양성 및 선인장 개체군 분포와의 상호 관계에 관한 조사가 이루어진 바 없다. 본 연구는 월령리 선인장군락지 내 관속식물의 다양성을 파악하고 선인장의 분포 실태 및 출현 경향을 기록하고자 하였다. 선인장의 분포 특성과 함께 혼생 식물종 가운데 서식처의 특성을 반영하는 종의 특성과 선인장 개체군의 유지에 위협이 되거나, 선인장 보존에 있어서 관리의 대상이 되는 생물 및 환경 요소에 관하여 논의하고자 한다. 식물상 확인을 위한 현장조사는 2015년 6월부터 2017년 9월까지 식물계절을 고려하여 총 6회에 걸쳐 이루어졌다. 식물에 대한 배열순서와 학명의 기재는 Engler 분류체계에 따라 정리하였으며, 종의 한글명은 한국표준식물목록을 채택하였다. 연구결과 제주 월령리 선인장군락지는 선인장이 우점하는 지역 고유의 특징적인 상관을 형성하고 있었다. 관속식물상은 53과 104속 109종 15변종 1품종으로 총 125분류군을 확인하였다. 환경부 지정 멸종위기식물은 분포하지 않았다. 양치식물은 꼬리고사리, 도깨비쇠고비로 2종이 확인하였으며, 나자식물은 서식하지 않았다. 피자식물이 총 123분류군이 나타났으며, 쌍자엽식물이 91분류군, 단자엽식물이 32분류군으로 밝혀졌다. 선인장 보호지역 내 전체 487개 격자 중 59.3%에 해당하는 289개 격자에서 선인장 분포를 확인하였으며, 5-95%의 다양한 피도분포를 보였다. 미출현 격자의 대부분은 현무암 암반이 노출된 해안지역으로, 반복적인 파도의 영향을 받아 토심이 발달하지 못하거나 극히 제한적인 지역과 인위적 시설물 또는 초지, 관찰로 등이 조성된 지역이었다. 반면 선인장이 70% 이상 높은 우점도를 보이는 구간은 총 71개 격자 지점으로 전체의 14.5%를 차지하고 있었다. 선인장은 보호 지역 내에서 무작위분포를 나타내며, 미소서식처 환경에 적응되어 생육가능입지를 따라 기회주의적으로 분포하고 있는 것으로 확인되었다. 군락지 내 선인장은 대부분 단위생식(parthenogenesis)에 의존되어 있음을 고려할 때 현재의 분포는 군락지 내 선인장의 잠재분포가능 영역을 투영하는 결과로 판단된다. 현장조사결과를 바탕으로 보호지역 보존 및 보호를 위한 관리방안을 제안하였다.

• 한국환경과학회지
• /
• 제11권11호
• /
• pp.1149-1156
• /
• 2002

The ecological characteristics of Dolbae trees, a valuable genetic resource for native pyrus fruit trees, were investigated at four naturally inhabited areas on Mount Kaya, Gyeongsangnam-Do. Most Dolbae trees were found on the southwest side of an old hiking path to a mountain valley at altitudes of 610∼670 m. The surrounding flora consisted of 46 families, 69 genera, 75 species, and 10 varieties. The natural habitat of the Dolbae trees was basically a deciduous broad-leaved forest with a predominance of Quercus serrata and ligneous plants(xylophytes) from the Fagaceae and Betulaceae families. The habitat was also found to be in a second transition resulting from forest disturbance and exhibited a degree of diversity of 2.901-5.065, based on Shannon-Weiner's index. Examination of the Dolbae trees found in Mount Kaya revealed diameter breast heights(DBHs) ranging from 10 to 60 cm, including six old and large Dolbae trees with a DBH of 50∼60 cm, which will be particularly valuable as a genetic resource. Accordingly, the current results suggest that the study areas are a secondary forest in a typical mid-temperate zone resulting from forest damage about 10 years earlier.

• 한국환경과학회지
• /
• 제19권1호
• /
• pp.47-59
• /
• 2010

This study was to examine the characteristics of wirdbirds habitat for improvement plan in green corridor. The target site, Gangseo-gu artificial green corridor was set up with the structure in which small scale of core green space with Goongsan and Yeomchang neighborhood parks in urbanized city was connected with the artificial green space with Gongamnaru, Hwanggeumnae neighborhood parks with 28~42.5 m in width. Wild birds six~eleven species; Dendrocopos spp, Paradoxornis webbiana, Parus major, Phasianus colchicus, etc. were observed in core green, but wild birds of two~five species: Columba livuia, Passer montanus, Pica pica, Hypsipetes amaurotis, etc. were observed in artificial green space. Thus wild birds of artificial and generalist species only moved in artificial green space. The artificial green space where vegetation structure was consisted of single-layer with poorness chose target species laying stress on generalist species and edge species of Parus major, P. palustris, Paradoxornis webbiana etc. for short-term and interior species of Dendrocopos major, Picus canus, etc. for long-term. The result suggested enhancement methods for target species's habitat in green corridor: to secure at least a corridor 30 meters in artificial corridor, to secure ecological pond, to offer the various shelterer and environment of prey-resources through the multi-layer structure.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
• /
• 제4권3호
• /
• pp.115-126
• /
• 2023

Understanding the carrying capacity of a habitat is crucial for effectively managing populations of wild boars (Sus scrofa), which are designated as harmful wild animal species in national parks. Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size supported by a park's environmental conditions. This study aimed to estimate the appropriate wild boar population size by integrating population characteristics and habitat suitability for wild boars in the Bukhansan National Park using the HexSim program. Population characteristics included age, survival, reproduction, and movement. Habitat suitability, which reflects prospecting and resource acquisition, was determined using the Maximum Entropy model. This study found that the optimal population size for wild boar ranged from 217 to 254 individuals. The population size varied depending on the amount of resources available within the home range, indicating fewer individuals in a larger home range. The estimated wild boar population size was 217 individuals for the minimum amount of resources (50% minimum convex polygon [MCP] home range), 225 individuals for the average amount of resources (95% MCP home range), and 254 individuals for the maximum amount of resources (100% MCP home range). The results of one-way analysis of variance revealed a significant difference in wild boar population size based on the amount of resources within the home range. These findings provide a basis for the development and implementation of effective management strategies for wild boar populations.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
• /
• 제6권1호
• /
• pp.71-77
• /
• 2003

This research has been conducted to collect regional ecotypes of Poa pratensis throughout the southern part of korean peninsula during 2000~2002. 227 local ecotypes of Poa pratensis were collected mostly from roadsides, riversides and rice paddies. The $35^{\circ}$ latitude was supposed to be the southern limit of native Poa pratensis habitat. 130 ecotypes of Poa pratensis found from the poor environmental condition such as roadsides showed Poa pratensis naturally grew throughout the country. When surveyed the habitat environment, it was concluded that native Poa pratensis were mostly found on open fields or half shaded areas, on sandy soil or sandy loam soil, and in the individual patch type.

• Ocean and Polar Research
• /
• 제23권4호
• /
• pp.419-424
• /
• 2001

The Antarctic clam Laternula elliptica, is one of the most representative benthic invertebrates in the Antarctic nearshore waters. Endemic to the Antarctic, L. elliptica is widely distributed around the Antarctica occurring as dense patches in shallow sheltered areas and exhibits high biomass. Despite its apparent ecological importance, L. elliptica has rarely been studied until recently probably due to difficulties in sampling in the ice-impacted waters. Recent studies have revealed various aspects of its ecology and physiology. In this review, some physiological and ecological characteristics of this species are discussed in relation to some prevailing features of its habitat environment, in particular physical instability of habitat substrates and extreme seasonality of food availability.

• 환경영향평가
• /
• 제21권5호
• /
• pp.735-743
• /
• 2012

Since the CBD(Conservation on Biological Diversity)'s 10th Conference of the Parties adopted the protocol on access to genetic resources and benefit sharing in Nagoya 2010, the importance of endangered species studies such as habitat distribution, protection and management have been more emerged. Corylopsis coreana, an endangered species in Korea, was isolated nationally and has been damaged by anthropogenic factors. In this paper, we identified the factors affecting C. coreana habitat at the national scale and regional scale using National Survey of Natural Environment and predicted the distribution of C. coreana. Annual precipitation, precipitation of wettest quarter, temperature seasonality and Digital Elevation Model(DEM) were derived as important factors at the national scale, and precipitation of wettest quarter, DEM and solar radiation on spring were identified as important factors at regional scale. Colylopsis distribution was affected by an effect of climate significantly at the national scale, and by additionally the microclimate and topography at regional scale. These findings will be used as the basis on habitat conservation and restoration plan and climate change.

• 한국약용작물학회지
• /
• 제24권1호
• /
• pp.27-30
• /
• 2016

Background : This text was conducted to evaluate the distribution, shape characteristics and habitat condition of Crypsinus hastatus in Buyeo Korea. Methods and Results : In Buyeo, Crypsinus hastatus was distributed at an altitude of 31.2 m, a slope of 82.5% and a distance from river water of 27.2 m. The leaf blade was oblong, 2.7 cm long, 1.2 cm wide with a petiole length of 2.3 cm. The total population comprised 2,100 individuals, with the highest proportion being individuals with a leaf blade of length 0.5 - 1 cm. The temperature and light intensity of the growth point were lower, but the humidity higher, than that of growth around. The chemical properties of the soil were as follows: pH 4.42, organic matter 77.99 g/kg, electrical conductivity 0.50 dS/m, nitrate nitrogen 20.50 mg/kg and available phosphate 165.7 mg/kg. Exchangeable cation content of potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium was 0.35, 0.70, 0.09 and $2.04cmol^+/kg$, respectively. Conclusions : In Buyeo, Crypsinus hastatus was distributed in $5.3m^2$ area of Nakhwaam, Naeseongri and Jeongamri. However, the population of the medicinal resources seemed to decrease owing to the poor environmental conditions of the habitat.

• 한국환경생태학회지
• /
• 제17권1호
• /
• pp.83-91
• /
• 2003

본 연구는 한강 유역의 팔당댐 부근(1조사지역), 밤섬 일대(2조사지역), 난지도 일대(3조사지역) 등 3개의 지역에서 서식환경의 차이에 따른 조류군집의 특성을 파악하고자 2001년 5월부터 2002년 1월까지의 기간동안 실시되었다. 서식환경 중 3개 지역 모두 수역의 비율이 가장 높았으며, 1조사지역은 산림의 비율이 높았고, 2조사지역은 다양한 유형의 서식환경이 존재하였다. 조류군집 조사 결과 총 52종의 조류가 관찰되었으며, 겨울을 중심으로 오리류의 비율이 가장 높았다 지역별로 2조사지역과 1조사지역의 서식밀도가 높았으나, 3조사 지역은 낮은 서식밀도를 나타내었다. 겨울조사에서 2조사지역은 수면성 오리류. 1조사지역은 잠수성 오리류의 비율이 높았다. 잠수성 오리류는 2조사지역에서는 비오리, 1조사지역에서는 흰죽지(Aythya ferina)가 대부분이었다. 이외에 1조사지역에서 물닭(Fulica atra)도 높은 비율을 차지하였다. 수면성 오리류의 경우 2조사 지역에 채식지로 이용 가능한 다양한 서식환경이 존재하는 것과 관련이 있는 것으로 판단된다. 1조사지역에서 흰죽지와 물닭의 서식밀도가 높은 것은 수심이 일정하고 수생식물이 풍부한 것과 관련이 있는 것으로 판단된다. 따라서 가장 낮은 서식밀도를 보인 3조사지역의 경우 하안과 고수부지를 자연성이 높은 환경으로 조성해 준다면 조류의 종다양성이 증가할 수 있을 것으로 보인다 이를 한강 유역의 다른 지역에 적용한다면, 조류의 서식처로서 한강 유역의 잠재성을 증가시킬 수 있을 것으로 판단된다.