• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제10권6호
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• pp.62-69
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• 2007

This study has been carried out to estimate aboveground carbon contents in an average 30-years-old Betula platyphylla and 32-years-old Juglans mandshurica stands in Chungju, Chungbuk Province. Nine sample trees were cut in each forest and soil samples were collected. Carbon concentration in stemwood, stembark, branch, and foliage were ranged from 54.6% to 57.0% in Betula platyphylla and 53.5% to 56.9% in Juglans mandshurica stands. Aboveground carbon contents was estimated by the equation model logWt=A+BlogD where Wt is oven-dry weight in kg and D is DBH in cm. Total aboveground carbon contents was 34.31t/ha in Betula platyphylla stand and 21.10t/ha in Juglans mandshurica stand. Aboveground net primary carbon production was estimated at 2.31t/ha/yr in Betula platyphylla stand and 2.03t/ha/yr in Juglans mandshurica stand.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제99권5호
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• pp.673-681
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• 2010

This study examined the biomass data estimated from different allometric models and calculated the mean aboveground biomass, mean belowground biomass and root/shoot ratio values according to the forest types and age classes. These mean values and the forest inventories in 2009 were used to estimate the aboveground and total biomass carbon storage in different forest types (coniferous, deciduous and mixed forests). The aboveground and total biomass carbon storage for all forest types in Korea were 350.201 Tg C and 436.724 Tg C. Over the past 36 years, plantations by reforestation programs have accounted for more than 70% of the observed carbon storage. The carbon storage in Korean forest biomass was 436.724 Tg C, of which 175.154 Tg C for coniferous forests, 126.772 Tg C for deciduous forests and 134.518 Tg C for mixed forests, comprising approximately 1/20 of the total carbon storage of the East Asian countries. The total carbon storage for the whole forest sector in Korea was 1213.122 Tg C, of which 436.724 Tg C is stored in forest biomass if using the ratio of carbon storage in different pools examined from the United States. Such large carbon storage in Korean forests is due mainly to active plantations growth and management practices.

• Animal cells and systems
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• 제10권4호
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• pp.191-196
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• 2006

This study was carried out to evaluate soil carbon cycling of a 36-year-old larch (Larix leptolepis) stand in Korea. The aboveground and soil organic carbon storage, litterfall, and soil respiration rates were measured over twoyear periods. The estimated aboveground biomass carbon storage and increment were 4220 gC $m^{-2}$ and 150 gC $m^{-2}\;yr^{-1}$, respectively. Mean organic carbon inputs by needle and total litterfall were 118 gC $m^{-2}\;yr^{-1}$ and 168 gC $m^{-2}\;yr^{-1}$, respectively. The aboveground carbon increment of the stand was similar to the annual input of carbon from total litterfall. The soil respiration rates correlated exponentially with the soil temperature at a depth of 20 cm ($R^2$ = 0.86). In addition, the exponential regression equation indicated a relatively strong positive relationship between the soil respiration rates and soil temperature, while there was no significant relationship between the soil respiration rates and the soil moisture content. The annual mean and total soil respiration rates were 0.40 g $CO_2\;m^{-2} h^{-1}$ and 3010 g $CO_2\;m^{-2}\;yr^{-1}$ over the two-year study period, respectively.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제34권6호
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• pp.472-480
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• 2018

This study was conducted to estimate carbon storage in Quercus mongolica stands based on stand age class, and to provide basic data on the carbon balance of broad-leaved forests of Korea. The research was conducted at the experimental forest of Kangwon National University, Hongcheon-gun County, Gangwon-do Province, Korea. Three plots were set up in each of three Q. mongolica forest stands (III, V, and VII) to estimate the amount of carbon stored in Q. mongolica aboveground vegetation, coarse woody debris (CWD), organic layer, mineral soil, and litterfall. The carbon storage of the aboveground vegetation increased with an increase in stand age, while the carbon storage ratio of stems decreased. The carbon storage of the organic layer, CWD, and litterfall did not show any significant differences among age classes. In addition, the carbon concentration and storage in the forest soils decreased with depth, and there were no differences among age classes for any soil horizon. Finally, the total carbon storage in the III, V, and VII stands of Q. mongolica were 132.2, 241.1, and $374.4Mg\;C\;ha^{-1}$, respectively. In order to predict and effectively manage forest carbon dynamics in Korea, further study on deciduous forests with other tree species in different regions will be needed.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.23-27
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• 2006

This study was conducted to evaluate forest carbon cycling and soil $CO_2$ efflux rates in a 42-year-old pine (Pinus densiflora) stand located in Hamyang-gun, Korea. Aboveground and soil organic carbon storage, litterfall, litter decomposition, and soil $CO_2$ efflux rates were measured for one year. Estimated aboveground biomass carbon storage and increment in this stand were $3,250gC/m^2\;and\;156gC\;m^{-2}yr^{-1}$, respectively. Soil organic carbon storage at the depth of 30 cm was $10,260gC/m^2$ Mean organic carbon inputs by needle and total litterfall were $176gC\;m^{-2}yr^{-1}\;and\;235gC\;m^{-2}yr^{-1}$, respectively. Litter decomposition rates were faster in nne roots less than 2 mm diameter size ($<220\;g\;kg^{-1}yr^{-1}$) than in needle litter ($<120\;g\;kg^{-1}yr^{-1}$). Annual mean and total soil respiration rates were $0.37g\;CO_2m^{-2}h^{-1}$ and $2,732g\;CO_2m^{-2}yr^{-1}$ during the study period. A strong positive relationship existed between soil $CO_2$ efflux and soil temperature (r=0.8149), while soil $CO_2$ efflux responded negatively to soil pH (r=-0.3582).

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.33-46
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• 2023

In this study, carbon storage in the aboveground biomass, litter layer, and soil layer was calculated for abandoned mining restoration areas to determine the level of carbon storage after the restoration project through comparison with the ecological reference. Five survey sites were selected for each abandoned mining restoration area in Boryeong-si, Chungcheongnam-do, and the ecological reference that can be a goal and model for the restoration project. The carbon storage in the restoration area was 0~21.3Mg C ha^-1, the deciduous layer 3.3~6.0Mg C ha^-1, and the soil layer(0-30cm) 8.3~35.1Mg C ha^-1, showing a significant difference in carbon storage by target site. The total carbon storage was between 6.1 and 35.3% of the ecological reference, with restoration area ranging from 14.0 to 62.4 Mg C ha^-1. The total carbon storage in the restoration area and the ecological reference differed the most in the aboveground biomass and was less than 12%. Based on these results, forest restoration area need to improve the carbon storage of forests through continuous management and monitoring so trees can grow and restore productivity in the early stages of the restoration project. The results of this study can be used as primary data for preparing future forest restoration indicators by identifying the storage of abandoned mining restoration areas.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제90권6호
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• pp.774-780
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• 2001

경기도 광릉 중부임업시험장내 임목밀도와 지위가 다른 31년생 리기다소나무임분올 대상으로 3개의 $20{\times}10m$ 조사구를 선정하고 5년 동안(1997~2001) 각 부위별 탄소량 및 탄소 년 증가량을 조사하였다. 각 부위별 탄소함량은 잎>가지>수피>줄기>임상>토양 0~15cm>토양 15~30cm순 이었으며 탄소저장량 및 년 증가량은 임목밀도와 지위에 따라 차이가 있는 것으로 나타났다. 유사한 임목밀도의 경우 지위가 높은 지역이 탄소저장량과 증가량이 높았으며 유사한 지위의 경우 임목밀도에 의해 탄소저장량 및 년 증가량이 차이를 보이고 있다. 조사된 임분의 임목뿌리를 제외한 리기다소나무임분의 총탄소 저장량은 140,600kgC/ha으로 임목 61%, 토양 31%, 임상 8%로 나타났다. 고사목이 많이 발생하였던 2001년도를 제외한 년 평균 탄소 증가량은 3,233kgC/ha/yr로 줄기>가지>수피>잎 순이었다. 31년생 리기다소나무임분의 탄소저장량 및 년 증가량 변화를 조사한 결과 유사한 지위에서는 임목밀도가 높은 것이 지위에 차이가 날때는 임목밀도 조절에 의한 생장량 증가가 탄소흡수능력을 증진 할 수 있을 가능성을 시사한다.

• 한국농림기상학회지
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• 제7권4호
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• pp.282-288
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• 2005

본 연구는 전라남도 완도수목원의 붉가시나무 간벌처리구 임분의 4년 뒤 지상부 탄소고정량을 추정하기 수행되었다 간벌 처리구별 4년 뒤의 임분 생장은 임분예측표를 이용하였으며, 지상부의 건중량 분포는 $W=aD+bD^2$의 모형식을 이용하여 추정하였다. 간벌 처리구별 지상부 생체량은 대조구(148.4 ton/ha), 약도처리구(105.6 ton/ha), 중도처리구(68.7 ton/ha) 그리고 강도처리구(39.1 ton/ha) 분포를 보였다. 붉가시나무의 4년 뒤 간벌처리구별 탄소고정량은 건중량에 0.5를 곱하여 구하였으며, 대조구(74.2tonC/ha), 약도처리구(52.8tonC/ha), 중도처리구(34.3 tonC/ha) 그리고 강도처리구의 탄소고정량은 38.2 tonC/ha으로 조사되었다.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제99권1호
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• pp.144-152
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• 2010

본 연구는 경기도 광릉시험림에 위치한 노령 느티나무 인공림의 생장특성과 지상부 탄소저쟝량을 구명하기 위해 실시하였다(조사지1:IX영급, 조사지2:VIII영급). 임분구조분석을 위해 수형급을 구분하였고, 수형급별 연륜생장과 우세목의 수간석해를 통해 생장특성을 파악하였다. 직경급은 조사지1에서 8~62 cm, 조사지2에서 14~40 cm의 분포범위를 보였고 수고급은 조사지1에서 8~26 m, 조사지2에서 12~26 m의 분포범위를 보였으며, 이에 따른 수형급간 생장특성이 다르게 나타났다. 그 중 조사지1의 우세목은 최근 5년간 평균 연륜생장량(3.3 mm)이 생장기간 전체의 평균 연륜생장량(2.3 mm)보다 높았고, 조사지2의 우세목은 최근 5년간 평균 연륜생장량(2.2 mm)과 생장기간 전체의 평균 연륜생장량(2.2 mm)이 같았다. 또한, 2개 조사지 모두 우세목과 타 수형급간 연륜생장량의 차이가 큰 것으로 나타났다(p<0.01). 우세목의 수간석해 결과, 단재적이 2개 조사지에서 각각 1.106 $m^3$와 1.035 $m^3$으로 나타나 유사하였으며, 2개 조사지 모두 노령임에도 불구하고 최근에도 연간재적생장량이 지속적으로 증가하였다. 한편, 총탄소저장량은 조사지1에서 65.6 Mg C $ha^{-1}$, 조사지2에서 56.1 Mg C $ha^{-1}$로 나타나 조사지1이 더 많았고, 총탄소저장량에 대한 우세목과 준우세목의 비율이 2개 조사지 모두 90% 이상으로 나타났다. 개체목의 탄소저장량은 2개 조사지 모두 우세목이 가장 많았으나, 우세목의 평균흉고직경 차이로 인해 조사지1의 우세목이 0.054 Mg C $tree^{-1}$정도 더 많았다. 이러한 결과들은 느티나무인공림의 시업적 관리를 위한 기초자료로서 의미가 있을 것으로 사료된다.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.1-9
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• 2009

Due to the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global warming, the importance of forest ecosystems, as a place of carbon accumulation and emission, has received a great amount of recognition lately. This study was performed to help understand and provide the current status of carbon cycle in the pinus densiflora stand, Korea. The samples were collected from average 35-years-old Pinus densifiora rands in Gongju, Youngdong, Chungsan, Muju, Mupung, and Jangsu regions. Total thirty aboveground sample trees were cut, and ten roots were sampled, and soil samples were collected. Average carbon concentrations in foliage, branch, stem bark, stem wood, and root were 55.7%, 56.0%, 56.0%, 57.3%, and 56.5%, respectively. Carbon content was estimated by the model $Wt=aD^b$ where Wt is oven-dry weight in kg and D is DBH in cm. Total carbon content (aboveground and root) was 42.39tonC/ha in the Pinus densiflora stand. The proportion of each tree component to total carbon content was high in order of stemwood, root, branch, stem bark, and foliage. Total net primary production (aboveground and root) was estimated at 6.51tonC/ha/yr in Pinus densiflora stand. The proportion of each tree component to total net primary carbon content was high in order of sternwood, root, branch, foliage and stembark. Soil carbon contents in the study sites was 43.51tonC/ha at 0-50cm soil depth.