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The Prospects of Highway Road in Consideration of Natural Environment (친환경 고속도로의 건설 방향)

  • Jeon, Gi-Seong;Kim, Tae-Su
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.3 no.3
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    • pp.105-112
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    • 2000
  • For the purpose of building up the construction prospects of highway in consideration of natural environment. The tree planting and flower seeding in highway road side using native species were offered to natural landscape and resting area landscaping for peoples, and these area were 194place. The tree planting and flower seeding activity is to improve driving circumstances, and to conserve living and natural environment along the highways. And, preparation of ecotone and biotope at the highway surroundings for natural ecosystem conservation is an important activity, and planting of natural plants is generally carried out near wildlife ecoroads in order to give the way for animals. The primary purpose of this tree planting and seeding is not only to reduce environmental pollution, but also to enhance the ecological surroundings of highway circumference. Ultimately, It is essential that the constructive method of highway think over such as ecological environment and road design, surveying and management, construction, highway maintenance etc.

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Directions for Linkages between Policy Measures and the OECD Agricultural Environmental Indicators (OECD 농업환경지표와 정책연계 방안)

  • Kim, Chang-Gil;Kim, Tae-Young
    • Korean Journal of Environmental Agriculture
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.303-313
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    • 2005
  • Agricultural environmental indicators (AEIs) are useful tool for evaluating environmental performance induced by agri-environmental policy measures. General and specific criteria have been set to assess the linkages between policy measures and environmental states. In addition, a number of specific AEIs such as nutrient balance indicators and farm management indicators have been posit to review environmental performance associated with agri-environmental policy measures. The proposed environmental subjects encompass soil quality, qualities of underground and surface water, water resource preservation, species and genetic diversity, diversity for wildlife habitats, and agricultural landscapes. The developed AEIs may contribute to establishment or adjustment of environmental targets and ex-ante or ex-post evaluation for environmental performance associated with policy measures. In addition, the AEIs may be useful to consider introduction of new agri-environmental measures and enhance policy efficiency by assessing environmental performance, considering specific locality, and harmonizing support measures.

Floristic Study of Yeongheungdo Island (영흥도의 식물상)

  • Lim, Yongseok;Na, Hye Ryun;Han, Byungwoo;Seo, Won Bok;Hyun, Jin-Oh
    • Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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    • v.28 no.4
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    • pp.456-474
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    • 2015
  • We have investigated the flora of Yeongheungdo Island in Ongjin-gun, Incheon. A total of 13 separate field trips were carried out from March 2012 to October 2013. As a result, 302 taxa including 80 families, 211 genera, 261 species, 6 subspecies, 31 varieties and 4 forms were identified. These include the following: 1 taxon protected under the Act on the Protection and Management of Wildlife, 3 Korean endemic taxa, 8 floristic indicator species including 2 taxa of grade V, 3 of grade II and 3 of grade I, 33 naturalized taxa with the naturalization rate of 10.9% and 1 northern taxon vulnerable to climate change.

Study on the Conservation Management System of China's Natural Reserve (중국 자연보호구의 보전관리체계에 관한 연구)

  • Yao, Zhang;Kim, Dong-Pil;Moon, Ho-Gyeong
    • Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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    • v.29 no.3
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    • pp.474-484
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    • 2015
  • This study aims at providing exercisable basic data for the management of protection areas in China by investigating into their legal system such as current laws, regulations, other relevant laws and international treaties and the management system such as history, classification, organization, personnel, funds and main management work.. In People's Republic of China (1954), several laws have been enacted in succession, such as Environment Law (1989), Regulations of Natural Reserves (1994) and Land Management Methods of Natural Reserves (1995). The development process of China's natural reserves is divided into the following five phases. In the initial phase (1956-1965), about 20 natural reserves were established; in the lag phase (1966-1978), a part of the natural reserves was destroyed under the influence of the Great Cultural Revolution; in the development phase (1979-1998), a normative legal system began to appear after the reform and opening up; in the leap phase (1999-2006), the number of natural reserves increased dramatically; in the stable phase ( 2007-present), the protection and restoration of the ecological environment have been implemented, and the supervision and management have been strengthened. China has established natural reserves of national, provincial, municipal and county levels according to the relevant laws. According to the resource categories, natural reserves can be divided into natural ecosystem reserves, wildlife reserves and natural relic reserves. The Ministry of Forestry is in charge of 1,958 natural reserves which account for 74.2 % of the total natural reserves in China. In China, there are 1,384 natural reserves (52.4 %) for which management institutions have been set up. 1,702 natural reserves (64.47 %) are equipped with management staff, showing a higher ratio than the natural reserves which have set up management institutions. China has established natural reserves of national level, provincial level, municipal level and county level according to law. According to the resource categories, natural reserves can be divided into natural ecosystem reserves, wildlife reserves, and natural relic reserves. The Ministry of Forestry is in charge of 1,958 natural reserves which accounts for 74.2 % of the total natural reserves in China. In China, there are 1,384 natural reserves (52.4 %) which have set up management institutions. 1,702 natural reserves (64.47 %) are equipped with management staff with a higher ratio than the natural reserves which have set up management institutions.

U.S. Coastal Tourism and Recreation Policy: A Federal, State, and Local Perspective (미국 연안관광과 레크레이션 정책)

  • Oh, Chi-Ok;Ditton Robert B.;Draper Jason
    • The Journal of Fisheries Business Administration
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    • v.37 no.3 s.72
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    • pp.131-155
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    • 2006
  • 연안관광여행과 레크레이션은 일반적으로 스노클링, 다이빙, 레포츠피싱, 해변방문, 보우팅, 크루져 등의 연안근처에서 이루어지는 모든 레크레이션 활동을 포함한다. 2000년에 바다와 관련된 산업은 미국에 1,170억 달러를 기여했고, 200만개의 직업을 창출하였다. 그 중 직업의 75%와 경제적 가치의 50%는 해양관련 관광과 레크레이션에 의해 생산되었으므로 연안관광과 레크레이션은 미국경제에서 커다란 부분을 차지하고 중요하다고 할 수 있다. 본 연구는 미국에서 연안관광과 레크레이션이 가지는 중요성에 대하여 설명하고 이에 따른 연안관광여행에 대해 현재 사용 및 적용되고 있는 미국의 정책구조를 정리하고, 이와 관련된 기관들과 그 역할에 대하여 분석하였다. 또한 연안 레크리에이션 관리가 미국내의 연방, 주, 지역정부차원에서 어떠한 방식으로 이루어지는지에 대하여 분석하였다. 레크리에이션 자원 관리의 개념으로부터의 연방 및 주의 연안 프로그램의 문제점 및 상황과 관광 여행 개발을 위해 사유지 부분 접근문제해결에 대하여 연방 및 지방 정부의 대응방법을 분석함으로써 미래 연안관광자원의 이용을 위한 이론적 기본틀을 제시하고 있다.

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WETLANDS CONSERVATION AND ITS VISION FOR TAIWAN

  • Chiau, Wen-Yan
    • Proceedings of the Korean Environmental Sciences Society Conference
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    • 2002.05a
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    • pp.29-44
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    • 2002
  • Wetlands provide vital habitats for fish and wildlife while offering numerous other benefits. As in some other countries, however, Taiwan has witnessed the loss of a significant portion of its coastal wetlands due to large-scale reclamation projects along the coast. Most of the wetlands that still remain are seriously being threatened by both human activities and natural changes, such as drainage for agricultural production, filling for industrial development, discharge of wastes and drought. The administrative performance of the existing authorities and legislation in Taiwan has mostly been ineffective in protecting these precious, sensitive areas. This paper introduces the distribution of wetlands in Taiwan and highlights their invaluable functions and potential economic value. It also discussed the recent activities, both initiated by the government and the NGOs, to protect wetlands in Taiwan. Based on the above discussion, the paper identifies the wide-range of current problems related to their management and proposes the vision should have to save wetlands for the future. It argues that establishing clear policies and effective institutional mechanisms on wetland protection and conservation, classifying the wetlands for better management, and fully promoting public awareness and consciousness of the importance of the wetlands will not only be beneficial but will also address the urgent need to safeguard the wetlands in Taiwan. Additionally, the paper recognizes that international cooperation and collaboration on wetland restoration is essential and most challenging.

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Differences in Field Sign Abundance of Mammal Species Around the Roads in Baekdudaegan Mountains

  • Hur, Wee-Haeng;Lee, Woo-Shin;Choi, Chang-Yong;Park, Young-Su;Lee, Chang-Bae;Rhim, Shin-Jae
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.94 no.2 s.159
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    • pp.112-116
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    • 2005
  • This study was conducted to obtain the information of distribution, protection and management for mammal species in fragmented forest areas around the road from June 2002 to May 2003 in 9 study sites of Baekdugdaegan mountains, Korea. Field signs of twelve mammals, moles Molera robusta, Korean hares Lepus coreanus, Manchurian chipmunk Tamias sibiricus, red squirrels Sciurus vulgaris, Korean racoon dogs Nyctereutes procyonoides, Siberian weasels Mustela sibirica, badgers Meles meles, otters Lutra lutra, Bengal cats Felis bengalensis, wild boars Sus scrofa, water deer Hydropotes inermis and roe deer Capreolus pygargus were recorded in this study. There were no differences in total number of species between 50 m areas and 50-100 m areas from road in snow and non-snow season. Number of mammals' field signs were different in non-snow season between both areas. Red squirrels and Siberian weasels were more abundant in 50 m areas, and Korean hares and Manchurian chipmunks were in 50-100 m areas. Habitat using pattern of mammal species may be affected by the road. Reasonable road construction and maintenance would be needed for protection and management of wildlife and their habitats.

Improvement Disciplines for Relief Policy of Breeding Bears at the Perspective of Animal Welfare in the Republic of Korea (동물복지 관점에서의 한국 사육곰 구호정책 개선방안)

  • Lee, Jung-Hwan;Lee, Gwan-Gyu;Lee, Min-Ju;Cha, Jin-Yeol
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.16 no.6
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    • pp.31-48
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    • 2013
  • South Korea had encouraged farmers to breed bear to increase farmer's income since 1981. Currently farmers breed over thousand number of bears, however but the policy measures for breeding bears is expected to conflict the main stream of bear conservation due to South Korea belong to the member of CITES, which categorizes and manages bears under Wild Fauna and Flora Protection Act. Government needs to establish a special law containg the win-win relief strategy not only for farmers of breeding bears, but international corresponding policy. So, we have reviewed the domestic status and international trends on breeding bears, and suggest the alternative strategies of the policy such as a bear park, a bear village, use of species recovery center, use of a preservation organization. This policy should be accompanied with more detailed fact analysis, management agency, well equipped welfare facility and financial preparation for proper management of breeding bears against changing international trends on wildlife conservation.

Successful Management of Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia Secondary to Infection with Cytauxzoon felis and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus

  • Choi, Hyeong-Il;Kim, Joonyong;Han, Jae-Ik;Kim, Ha-Jung
    • Journal of Veterinary Clinics
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    • v.37 no.4
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    • pp.223-226
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    • 2020
  • Cytauxzoonosis is caused by Cytauxzoon felis (C. felis) in wild and domestic cats. However, cytauxzoonosis is uncommon in Asia. Additionally, clinical reports of C. felis infection along with associated complications are rare. A seven-year-old neutered male Maine Coon cat was presented with acute dyspnea and lethargy despite the absence of a history of overseas travel. Mild regenerative anemia and autoagglutination were detected in hematological investigations. The parasitic and viral PCR assays revealed infection with C. felis and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Thoracic radiographs showed pleural effusion with secondary bacterial infection. Ultimately, a diagnosis of infection-induced secondary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) and pyothorax was established. The cat was treated with a combination of atovaquone, prednisolone, and cyclosporine over 6 months and the final treatment was completed 8 months after initiation of therapy. This is the first report of its kind demonstrating successful management of feline IMHA and fatal pyothorax induced by FIV and C. felis in South Korea.

Intergenerics Nuclear Transfer Technology for Conservation of Endangered Species

  • Lee, B.C.;S.K. Kang;J.K. Cho;B. Bavister;W.S. Hwang
    • Proceedings of the Korean Society of Embryo Transfer Conference
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    • 2002.11a
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    • pp.56-62
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    • 2002
  • The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) considers the western/lowland bongo Tragelaphus eurycerus eurycerus to be a threatened species, and the eastern/mountain bongo Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci an endangered species[1]. Although extinction is considered by many biologists to be a natural process during evolution, the exponential growth of the human population has drastically and prematurely reduced the numbers and genetic diversity of many species[2]. Species have evolved to adapt to a specific habitat or environment that meet their survival needs. Alteration or destruction of their habitat results in a species becoming incapable of adapting and hence becoming threatened with extinction. A widespread scientific and public consensus has emerged suggesting that governments should assign high priority to the maintenance of biological diversity via habitat preservation and management far species conservation[3]. Unfortunately, the loss of biological diversity far surpasses the available conservation resources and species are lost forever on a daily basis[4]. Notwithstanding the focus on habitat preservation and wildlife management, conservation biologists have also become increasingly interested in using the technologies of reproductive and developmental biology to help manage or rescue endangered species[5].

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