• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.12-19
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• 2008

This study was conducted to investigate the draft data for the habitat environment and massive propagation method of Miscanthus changii, which is classified as rare species. The in-site analysis of the native soil give a indication of pH 5.24~5.48, electric conductivity (EC)0.03~0.02 $dS{\cdot}m^{-1}$, organic matter (OM) 1.13~1.15%, Ca 3.4 $mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$, K 0.25 $mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$, Mg 0.53 $mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$, N 0.23%, P 2.15 $mg{\cdot}kg^{-1}$ showed low and 0.33~9.12 $cmol{\cdot}kg^{-1}$ CEC. Growth and tiller number in rhizome propagation of Miscanthus changii showed that horticulture media (perlite 1+vermiculate 1+peat moss 1) is the most suitable soil to habitat. As for seed propagation, germination percentage is 0% (0/20) at first seeding, 2% (1/50) at second seeding and 2.1% (6/280) at third seeding. The average germination percentage was below 2%. This is the reason why Miscanthus changi disappear at habitat of poor soil environment and low germination. We gained 61 plants that 60 rhizome propagation and 1 by seed propagation, renatural to habitat.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제1권4호
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• pp.571-576
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• 1997

The playas of the Southern High Plains (SHP) of Texas, USA are an important habitat for over one million wintering waterfowl. However, the recent trend toward the modification of playas for agricultural use is threatening winter habitat of waterfowl in this region. Diurnal activity budgets of wintering mallards (Anas platyrhynchos) were conducted from 1 October to 31 March, 1983-1984, and 1984-1985) at three habitat types; steep-sided pits, terraced pits, and open lakes. All seven activity patterns (feeding, locomotion, resting, comfort, courtship, alert, and agonistic) were different (P<0.05) among the three habitat types for wintering mallards on the SHP of Texas. Terraced pits supported more feeding activity (27.8%) (P<0.001) than steep-sided pits (11.2%) or open lakes (2.6%) due to their abundance of natural seeds and aquatic invertebrates. Hens (17.5%) fed more than drakes (11.7%) (P<0.05). Locomotion (32.2%) and alert (2.8%) behavior across the three habitat types showed the highest level during the early morning (6:00-9:00 AM). Paired mallards rested more (37.9%) than unpaired mallards (25.8%) (P<0.05). Agonistic activity was highest (2.4%) in terraced pits throughout the season.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제35권1호
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• pp.61-68
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• 2019

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the natural habitat of Hotaria unmunsana Doi, which was first discovered at Mt. Unmun also represents a landscape indicator species for Daegu and Gyeongbuk provinces, and Luciola lateralis Motschulsky, which is the object of experiential activation at festivals in some cities in the region. The spatial range of this study is limited by Daegu City and Gyeongbuk province, and is used to predict the preference of firefly for altitude, slope, direction, shaded relief, riparian buffer zone, river environment, and farmland to analyze the area that best matches the habitat of fireflies. As a result, fireflies are highly influenced by altitude and there may be no large-scale habitats in some areas through the Nakdong and the Baekdu mountain ranges, which occur at high altitude. In most of the cities, we found major habitats around the streams and wetlands. By region, the sites were widely distributed around the cities focused on Nakdong River, and many habitats emerged around the Nakdong River tributary and gentle slopes. In order to preserve and spread the habitat of fireflies, the physical environment as well as their relationship with food chains and symbiotic organisms should be established, and excessive use of pesticides and herbicides in agricultural areas should be avoided.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.166-169
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to identify the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum inconspicuum Maxim. in Hongdo, Jeonnam Province, South Korea. A field investi gation was conducted between May 2019 and May 2021. The growth of B. inconspicuum species was confirmed in three known regions based on National Survey on the Distribution of Endangered Species. Additionally, in the area investigated, 37 new regions harboring B. inconspicuum were detected. The newly observed B. inconspicuum grew naturally on Quercus mongolica, Rhaphiolepis indica var. umbellata, Carpinus turczaninowii, and rocks. Most of them were found on southeast and southwest slopes with altitude above 250 m. As few as 10 up to hundreds of B. inconspicuum were found in clusters. Close to their habitat, Calanthe sieboldii Decne. ex Regel, C. aristulifera Rchb. f. and C. × kibanakirishima Maek. were also found. As Hongdo is an island, multiple endangered species were found together. Thus, once the habitat of a certain plant is discovered, it is very likely that illegal collection of several other species will also occur. Proactive internal and external measures are needed to preserve these species.

• Mycobiology
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• 제50권2호
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• pp.142-149
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• 2022

Orchids live with mycorrhizal fungi in mutualism. This symbiotic relationship plays an essential role in the overall life cycle of orchids from germination, growth, settlement, and reproduction. Among the 1000 species of the orchid, the Korean lady's slipper, Cypripedium japonicum, is known as an endangered species. Currently, only five natural habitats of the Korean lady's slipper remain in South Korea, and the population of Korean lady's slipper in their natural habitat is not increasing. To prevent extinction, this study was designed to understand the fungal community interacting in the rhizosphere of the Korean lady's slipper living in the native and artificial habitats. In-depth analyses were performed to discover the vital mycorrhizal fungi contributing to habitat expansion and cultivation of the endangered orchid species. Our results suggested that Lycoperdon nigrescens contributed most to the increase in natural habitats and Russula violeipes as a characteristic of successful cultivation. And the fungi that helped L. nigrescens and R. violeipes to fit into the rhizosphere community in Korean lady's slipper native place were Paraboeremia selaginellae and Metarhizium anisopliae, respectively. The findings will contribute to restoring and maintaining the endangered orchid population in natural habitats.

• Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.282-293
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• 2023

Nile perch and Nile tilapia are major commercial species in Uganda, and thus require continuous production. However, their production is impacted by anthropogenic activities such as fishing in breeding habitats. The aim of this study was to identify and characterize Nile perch and Nile tilapia fish breeding habitats on Lake Kyoga. Water quality, lake bottom, fish and vegetation type samples were collected from 20 sites in April of 2021 and 2022. Key informant interviews were conducted with experienced fishermen at five fish landing sites. The water quality parameters indicated significant difference within the sites using analysis of variance. Sandy and muddy bottom types were equally spread at 40% each by use of a pie chart. Fish gonads showed no significant difference among the 20 sites. Bivariate correlation analysis of the vegetation types indicated a strong negative correlation with Nile perch while Nile tilapia had a positive correlation. Principal component analysis of the water quality, fish gonads and habitat vegetation components cumulatively contributed 82.5% in characterizing a fish breeding habitat. Four sites for Nile perch and four sites for Nile tilapia were characterized as breeding sites on Lake Kyoga and are recommended for mapping and gazettement as breeding habitats for sustainable fisheries management.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.280-291
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• 2019

파초일엽 자생지는 1949년 제주도 삼도에서 최초 발견된 이후 학술적 가치가 인정되어 1962년 12월 천연기념물 제18호 지정되었다. 우리나라에서는 제주도 삼도에서만 자생하며, 해방이후 땔감, 도취 등으로 자생지가 크게 훼손되어 거의 멸실에 이르렀으나 이식, 복원을 통해 명맥을 유지하고 있다. 대상지는 2011년부터 공개제한구역으로 관리되고 있으며 2000년대 자생지 복원 이후 약 20년이 지난 시점에서 파초일엽 생육실태 변화상에 대한 모니터링과 자생지 관리를 위해 이식, 복원의 기원 등 주요 관리이력에 대한 공식적인 기록 확인이 필요한 상황이다. 본 연구 결과 지정초기부터 현재까지 자생종 판별, 이식 복원 기록 등 문화재 관리이력을 확보하였고, 복원 이후 약 20년이 지난시점에서 파초일엽 생육변화상을 살펴보았다. 파초일엽 자생지 복원 이력을 살펴보면 1970-80년대에 이식된 개체들은 공식문서가 없었으며 1974년 복원 이식한 개체는 당시 일본 개체로 판단되어 자생종에 대한 논란이 있었다. 파초일엽 자생종 판별 연구를 통해 유전적으로 자생종으로 판명된 개체를 증식하여 2000년 156본, 2001년 150본을 이식하고 육묘장을 2004년 조성하여 파초일엽을 증식하였다. 자생지 내 파초일엽 생육지는 2곳으로 지점 1은 석축 위에 65개체가 3단에 나누어 밀식하여 자라고 지점 2는 29개체가 2열로 자라는 형태로 조사되었다. 파초일엽이 생육하고 있는 지역의 식생은 참식나무가 우점하는 상록활엽수림지대이며, 조사지점 외 자생 파초일엽 개체는 발견하지 못하였다. 본 연구의 특기할 만한 사항은 복원 후 최초로 자연 발생한 파초일엽 치수의 분포현황을 확인한 점이다. 치수 개체는 약 300개체 이상이었으며, 이 중 밀도가 높은 지점을 중심으로 모니터링을 위한 고정조사구 3개소를 선정하였다. 모니터링 1지점의 파초일엽 치수는 23개체로 개체당 잎수는 4~17장, 길이는 0.5~20 cm이었으며, 2지점은 88개체로 개체당 잎수는 5~6장 길이는 1.3~10.4 cm이었으며, 지점 3은 22개체로 잎 수 5~9장, 잎 길이 4.5~12.1 cm로 나타났다. 파초일엽 자생지는 2011년 공개제한 지역으로 설정되었으나 낚시, 스쿠버행위 등 일부 행위가 허가됨에 따라 자생지의 훼손 발생가능성이 크므로 법의 엄격한 적용과 함께 문화재 보존을 위해 충분한 교육과 문화재에 대한 정확한 정보 전달이 이루어져야 할 것이다.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제30권1호
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• pp.41-58
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• 2003

본 연구는 갑천에 서식 분포하는 조류군집을 파악하고, 이의 보호 및 관리방안을 제시하기 위하여 4개의 조사구역을 선정하여 2001년 9월부터 2002년 8월까지 1년간 선조사법 및 정점조사법에 의해 조사하였다. 그 결과 자연하천구간인 가수원교-만년교구간에 서는 11목 29과 67종이 관찰되었고, 인공하천구간인 만년교-대덕교구간에서 6목 10과 30종, 대덕교-원촌교구간에서 8목 12과 28종, 원촌교-갑천교구간에서 8목 18과 40종으로 인공하천 전 구간에서 9목 19과 47종이 관찰되었다.자연하천구간은 산림, 경작지, 수변림, 모래톱, 자갈밭, 갈대숲 등의 서식지환경이 다양하고, 인간의 이용과 간섭이 가해지지 않은 결과 다양한 종들이 관찰되었으며, 인공하천구간은 호안블록과 잔디밭 등으로 수생태계와 육지생태계가 단절되어 있으며, 서식지환경도 단순하여 관찰 종 수가 낮게 나타났다. 갑천에 다양한 야생조류를 유치하기 위해서는 자연형 하천과 같이 수생태계와 육상생태계가 어우러진 서식지 즉 생태계를 고려한 다양한 서식지환경의 조성이 요구되며, 단편화된 서식지들을 연결하는 생태적으로 중요한 역할을 하는 Stream corridor를 고려한 하천의 정비 및 조성이 요구된다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제18권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2015

Beginning of the human ecology in 1920s, the efforts for applying the environmental values to a policy have been embodied by the enactments of international agreement and relevant laws. The government has been struggling to adopt the environmental values for the policy by enacting the relevant laws and establishing the environmental value evaluation information (environmental conservation value assessment map, eco-natural map, biotope map). In spite of the efforts to apply the environmental value assessment information for the habitat potential of wildlife, the application is being challenged by the discrepancy in methods and criteria. Thus this study intends to measure the potential of wildlife habitat and apply it to the spatial value classification for the application plan of wildlife habitat potential in policy. Maxent was used for the habitat potential and the land types were classified depending on the surface and land use pattern of cadastral map. As a result, the policy matrix including conservation strategy(CS), restoration strategy(RS), practical use strategy(PS) and development strategy(DS) has been deduced as CS $13.05km^2$(2.38%), RS $1.64km^2$(0.30%), PS $162.42km^2$(29.57%) and DS $8.56km^2$(1.56%). CS was emerged mostly on forest valleys and farmlands, and RS was appeared in the road area near the conservation strategy areas. Boryung downtown and Daecheon Beach were the center of DS, while the forest and farmlands were presented as PS. It is significant that this study suggest the new approaching method by comparing the wildlife habitat potential with the land type. Since this study evaluated the environmental value by one species of leopard cat (Prionailurusbengalensis) with Maxent model, it is necessary to apply the habitat potential measuring method for various target species as further research.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제19권3호
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• pp.103-119
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• 2016

This study aims to assess habitat feature on the large-scale spawning ground of the Boreal Digging Frog Kaloula borealis in Daemyung retarding basin of Daegu, and to analyze the relationships between species abundance and meteorological factors for each habitat. Fifty-seven(57) pitfalls were installed to collect species abundance of 4 survey regions, and high-resolution satellite image, soil sampling equipment, digital topographic map, and GPS were used to develop habitat features such as terrain, soil, vegetation, human disturbance. The analysis shows that the frog is most abundant in sloped region with densely herbaceous cover in southern part of the retarding basin. In the breeding season, lowland regions, where Phragmites communis and P. japonica dominant wetlands and temporary ponds distributed, are heavily concentrated by the species for spawning and foraging. Located in between legally protected Dalsung wetands and lowland regions of the retarding basin, riverine natural levee is ecologically important area as core habitat for Kaloula borealis, and high number of individuals were detected both breeding and non-breeding seasons. Temperate- and pressure-related meteorological elements are selected as statistically significant variables in species abundance of non-breeding season in lowland and highland regions. However, in sloped regions, only a few variables are statistically significant during non-breeding season. Moreover, breeding activities in sloped regions are statistically significant with minimum temperature, grass minimum temperature, dew point temperature, and vapor pressure. Significant meteorological factors with habitat features are effectively applied to establish species conservation strategy of the retarding basin and to construct for avoiding massive road-kills on neighboring roads of the study sites, particularly post-breeding movements from spawning to burrowing areas.