• Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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• v.36 no.2
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• pp.133-171
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• 2023

This study was conducted to prepare basic data by analyzing the biological values and environmental factors of algific talus slope in order to respond to climate change due to the greenhouse effect, and to establish plans for forest biodiversity preserving and managing. Meteorological information was measured and the flora of vascular plants were investigated for six algific talus slope by seasonally from 2020 to 2021. As a result of the investigation, the temperature of all 6 algific talus slope was lower than that of the area where the algific talus slope was located in summer, and flora was 101 families, 350 genera, 621 species, 18 subspecies, 57 variants, 7 varieties, 703 taxa. In sum, it is judged that the algific talus slope has sufficient reasons and value to be preserved because it has excellent micrometeorological value from the cold wind blowing in summer and phytogeographical value in which various plants live in a small area. However, in spite of such an important area, the management of algific talus slope is insufficient, and the algific talus slope is damaged or the ecosystem of the algific talus slope is disturbed. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a systematic conservation and management plan by designating algific talus slope as a forest genetic resource reserve and OECM.

• Mycobiology
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• v.48 no.4
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• pp.276-287
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• 2020

An algific talus slope is composed of broken rocks with vents connected to an ice cave, releasing cool air in summer and relatively warmer air in winter to maintain a more stable microclimate all year round. Such geological features create a very unusual and delicate ecosystem. Although there are around 25 major algific talus slopes in Korea, lichen ecology of these areas had not been investigated to date. In this study, we report the first exploration of lichen diversity and ecology at an algific talus slope, Jangyeol-ri, in Korea. A total of 37 specimens were collected over 2017-2018. Morphological and sequencing analysis revealed 27 species belonging to 18 genera present in the area. Of particular interest among these species was Solorina saccata, as it has previously not been reported in Korea and most members of genus Solorina are known to inhabit alpine regions of the Northern Hemisphere. We provide here a taxonomic key for S. saccata alongside molecular phylogenetic analyses and prediction of potential habitats in South Korea. Furthermore, regions in South Korea potentially suitable for Solorina spp. were predicted based on climatic features of known habitats around the globe. Our results showed that the suitable areas are mostly at high altitudes in mountainous areas where the annual temperature range does not exceed 26.6 ℃. Further survey of other environmental conditions determining the suitability of Solorina spp. should lead to a more precise prediction of suitable habitats and trace the origin of Solorina spp. in Korea.

• Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy
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• v.36 no.1
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• pp.61-89
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• 2006

Algific talus slopes are local cold micro-environmental habitats where cool air escapes through vents and fissures of talus layer, and ice forms in summer. To access the phytogeographical significance and to develop the conservation strategy on vegetation of the algific talus, plant species composition on seven algific talus in South Korea was investigated. As a results, phytogeographically significant northern elements such as Cystopteris fragilis (L.) Bernh., Diplazium sibiricum (Turcz. ex Kunze) Sa.Kurata, Polypodium virginianum L., Vaccinium vitis-idaea L. and Hackelia deflexa (Wahlenb.) Opiz were distributed in these algific talus slopes (below $N37^{\circ}43^{\prime}$). In addition, subalpine species such as Woodsia subcordata Turcz, Rosa suavis willd., Clematis fusca var. coreana ($H.L{\acute{e}}v.$ & Vaniot) Nakai, Calamagrostis langsdorfii (Link) Trin. and Carex vaginata var. petersii (C.A.Mey.) Akiyama were also distributed as typical relictual species of these algific talus (less than alt. 400m). The algific talus slopes in Korean peninsular can be regarded as the insular refugia that northern plant species advanced southward during the latest glacial age have been isolated and adapted in some local microhabitats. Because the algific talus slopes as paleorefugia are very important in terms of phytogeography as well as meteorology ans geology, developments of strategies for in situ and ex situ conservation on these small isolated and threatened populations associated with the algific talus urgently needed.

• Korean Journal of Plant Taxonomy
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• v.46 no.2
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• pp.213-246
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• 2016

Algific talus slopes tend to occur on steep north-facing slopes with bedrock that retains ice and emits cold air throughout the growing season. Algific talus slopes provide a suitable microclimate for disjunct or relict populations of northern plant species at low altitude habitats in temperate zones. The purpose of this study is to suggest a strategy for the comprehensive conservation of the vegetation of algific talus slopes through studies of the floristics and plant species compositions and threat factors at present and in the future of 15 major algific talus slopes in Korea. As a result, the vascular plants surveyed on 15 major algific talus slopes were recorded, with a total of 587 taxa, 109 families, 323 genera, 531 species, 7 subspecies, 47 varieties 1 form and 1 hybrid. Of them, endemic plants numbered 26 taxa, and threatened species according to the IUCN valuation basis numbered 8 taxa. Fourth (IV) and fifth (V) degree indicator species as specified by floristic subregions numbered 31 taxa. Peculiarly, several subalpine-native plant species, in this case Cystopteris fragilis, Gymnocarpium dryopteris, Huperzia selago, Rosa koreana, Vaccinium vitis-idaea and Woodsia hancockii, were distributed on algific talus slopes at 100-600 m above sea level. Numerous and diverse biological resources native to algific talus slopes in Korea have been consistently disturbed or damaged by human activities without some form of protection. An all-taxa biodiversity inventory should be surveyed to provide more information about all biological species living on algific talus slopes. In addition, conservation strategies to ensure biodiversity and effective management of algific talus slopes are discussed in detail.

• Korean Journal of Plant Resources
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• v.35 no.2
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• pp.317-345
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• 2022

This study carried out a survey to utilize basic data for the conservation of northern lineage plants that are vulnerable to climate change, targeting algific talus slope of a specific forest biodiversity region in Yeotan-ri, Jeongseon-eup, Jeongseon-gun, Gangwon-do. The survey was conducted by dividing the wind hole into 625 m² inside and 6,925 m² outside based on the wind hole. The vascular flora were identified as 84 families, 203 genera, 296 species, 6 subs., 27 var., 2 for., and a total of 331 taxa. This was found to be about 7% of 4,724 species of vascular plants in Korea. Plants endemic to the Korean peninsula were identified as 19 taxa, including Syringa fauriei, and 11 taxa for rare plants designated by IUCN. Critically endangered grade (CR) was Paeonia obovata 1 taxa, Endangered grade (EN) was Forsythia saxatilis and Prunus choreiana 2 taxa. A total of 78 taxa were florisitc target species, and 19 taxa were classified for indicator plants in the limestone area. As for alien plants, 20 taxa such as Taraxacum officinale were identified, and the naturalization rate was 6.04% and the urbanization rate was 5.33%. Geographical plants of the study area are 2 taxa of Syringa fauriei and Syringa villosa subsp. wolfii.

• Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology
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• v.27 no.3
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• pp.357-368
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• 2013

This study was carried out to classify and describe the vegetation of algific talus in Korea by methods of the ZM school of Phytosociology. A part of slope or a hollow at the foot of talus in which cool air exhausts from underground through gaps of accumulated rock debris is called algific talus. From the sixty three stands obtained, the following two community and their four subcommunity were recognized: A. Quercus variabilis - Cystopteris fragilis com. B. Quercus mongolica - Betula schmidtii com. B-1. Quercus serrata - Urtica angustifolia subcom. B-2. Sorbus commixta - Spiraea chamaedryfolia subcom. B-3. Zabelia biflora - Astilboides tabularis subcom. B-4. Typical subcom. A. Quercus variabilis - Cystopteris fragilis com.. As a result of DCCA ordination, Quercus variabilis - Cystopteris fragilis com. has Quercus variabilis, Ligustrum var. obtusifolium, Zelkova serrata, Viburnum carlesii etc. as differential species, which showed the higher correlation with area of high Warmth index (WI) and precipitation than Quercus mongolica - Betula schmidtii com. has Quercus mongolica, Sorbaria var. sorbifolia, Magnolia sieboldii, Acer pseudosieboldianum, Rosa acicularis etc. as differential species. Sorbus commixta - Spiraea chamaedryfolia subcom. has Spiraea chamaedryfolia, Sorbus commixta, Rosa koreana, Vaccinium var. hirtum, Acer tegmentosum, Dryopteris expansa, Abies holophylla etc. as differential species. and Typical subcom in Quercus mongolica - Betula schmidtii com. were distributed in higher altitude and precipitation area than others. Zabelia biflora - Astilboides tabularis subcom. has Spiraea chinensis, Zabelia biflora, Astilboides tabularis, Gymnocarpium jessoense, Saussurea mongolica, Larix kaempferi etc. as differential species, which was distributed in area with high amounts of sunlight exposure by human activities.

• Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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• 2022.09a
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• pp.58-58
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• 2022

본 연구는 국내 6곳의 풍혈의 기능과 식물분포를 통하여 풍혈의 보전대책과 관리방안을 위한 기초자료를 확보하기 위해 진행하였다. 조사는 홍천 방내리, 정선 여탄리, 정선 운치리, 연천 동막리, 제천 금수산, 보은 구병산에 위치하는 풍혈 6곳을 선정하였고 풍혈에 기상측정장비를 설치하여 2021년 3월부터 2022년 3월까지 온도와 습도의 미기상요인을 측정하였다. 풍혈이 위치하는 지역의 미기상요인은 기상청 자료를 활용하였고 측정된 풍혈의 미기상요인과 비교 분석하였으며, 관속식물상은 계절별로 진행하여 각 풍혈에 서식하는 희귀식물과 북방계식물, 기후변화 취약식물을 분석하였다. 풍혈 6곳의 미기상요인 분석결과 온도는 보은 구병산 풍혈을 제외한 5곳의 풍혈은 여름철 냉혈의 기능을 나타냈고, 보은 구병산 풍혈은 겨울철 온혈의 기능을 하는 것으로 나타났으며, 습도는 6곳 모두 주변 지역보다 높게 나타났다. 멸종위기종 2급은 백부자, 산작약, 연잎꿩의다리 3분류군, 희귀식물은 산개나리, 월귤 등 23분류군, 북방계식물은 과남풀, 꽃개회나무 등 129분류군, 기후변화취약식물은 검종덩굴, 도깨비부채 등 23분류군으로 확인되었다. 풍혈은 기후변화 취약식물의 피난처로서 역할을 하는 것으로 나타났으나 산림유전자원보호구역으로 지정된 홍천 방내리 풍혈을 제외한 나머지 풍혈은 관리가 미흡하다. 정선 여탄리 풍혈은 인근 도로에서의 외래식물의 유입, 정선 운치리 풍혈은 인근의 양봉장과 관광객 등의 인간활동에 의한 훼손, 연천 동막리 풍혈은 인근 경작지 등의 사유지로 인한 관리의 어려움, 제천 금수산 풍혈은 관광지화로 인한 훼손, 보은 구병산 풍혈은 등산객의 답압으로 인한 훼손이 진행되고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 이에 따라 풍혈과 희귀 및 기후변화 취약식물들의 정기적인 모니터링과 풍혈 주변의 팬스 설치 등의 적극적인 보전방안이 필요하다고 판단된다.

• Proceedings of the Plant Resources Society of Korea Conference
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• 2022.09a
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• pp.44-44
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• 2022

본 연구는 산림 생물다양성 특정 지역인 풍혈지 25개소를 대상으로 기후변화에 취약한 북방계식물 등의 현지내·외 보전 대책 수립과 풍혈지의 산림유전자원보호지역 지정을 위한 기초자료로 활용하기 위하여 조사를 수행하였다. 조사는 풍혈의 바람이 나오는 핵심지역 10m 를 중심으로 동서남북으로 각각 50m 범위에서 실시하였고, 2016년 4월부터 2021년 11월까지 계절별로 각 1~2회씩 수행하였다. 한국의 25개소 풍혈지의 관속식물상은 125과 486속 947종 23아종 75변종 7품종 총 1,052분류군으로 확인되었다. 조사 면적은 최대 0.09km²로 우리나라 산림면적 62,860km²의 0.00014%에 불과하지만, 우리나라 관속식물의 4,724종 중에서 22.27%가 출현하였다. 이는 풍혈지역이 산림생물다양성의 가치가 매우 높은 지역임을 확인해 볼 수 있다. 특기할만한 식물은 멸종위기야생생물이 산작약, 으름난초 등 6분류군, 희귀식물과 적색목록은 월귤, 개병풍 등 67분류군, 한반도 특산식물과 고유종이 병꽃나무 등 58분류군, 식물구계학적 특정식물은 개느삼 등 총 317분류군이 조사되었다. 북방계식물은 토끼고사리 등 181분류군, 석회암지대 식물은 덕우기름나물 등 32분류군이 확인되었다. 외래식물은 개망초, 달맞이꽃 등 75분류군이 확인되었고, 귀화율 7.13%와 도시화율 12.12%로 산출되었다. 본 연구대상지인 풍혈지 25개소의 식물지리학적 특정식물은 월귤, 흰인가목, 꽃개회나무, 각시괴불나무, 산솜방망이 등으로 파악되었다.