• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.315-321
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• 2014

Forest timber production potential of any site is oftentimes measured quantitatively by site index, which is defined as dominant height of a particular stand at a specified age. A site index was developed for estimating site quality of monoculture Pinus caribaea plantations in southwestern Nigeria using a base age of 25 years. Dominant height data were collected from 60 Temporary Sample Plots (TSPs) of $20{\times}20m$ in plantations of 15 to 37 years. Linear and non-linear models as been widely applied in quantitative forest measurements were fitted to dominant height-age data and the best site index equation is : $SI=Exp^{(InHd-23.495(A^{-2}-0.04)}$. The site index curves constructed for the three sites (Omo Forest Reserve - OFR (J4), Oluwa Forest Reserve - OLFR and Shasha Forest Reserve - SFR) across the southwestern Nigeria using the chosen equation revealed that a 15 year old Pinus caribaea in the study area attained average dominant heights of 25, 22 and 21 m in OFR (J4), OLFR and SFR respectively. The site index equation and curves proffer veritable insight into better silvicultural options and management practices for the future plantations suitable sites.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.311-322
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• 2016

Since forest trees form the basis of forest ecosystem, their prolong subsistence is crucial for various flora and fauna. The foremost challenges to sustain the forest ecosystem comprise of the declining forest tree population accompanied with structural changes due to afforestation and exploitation of forest area, environment changes, pests, pollution, and introgressive hybridization. For ex situ conservation approach, in vitro techniques encompass basic role for conserving tree genetic resources, predominantly where natural propagules like recalcitrant seed might not be appropriate for long-term conservation. The practice includes restricted growth techniques, conventional micropropagation, production and storage of synthetic seeds, and cryopreservation. Even though these practices have been applied chiefly to herbaceous species, but recently, woody species were also focused upon. Key conceptions, challenges and techniques for forest tree seed conservation are discussed briefly in this review with special emphasis on some successful cryopreservation approaches for long-term storage.

• 농업과학연구
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• 제47권4호
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• pp.885-901
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• 2020

A forest watershed management project was introduced in 2004 to develop ecologically sound forest watersheds. It includes landslide prevention and erosion control, water resource management, landscape development, and forest resource management. However, it has been managed fragmentarily and inefficiently, far from the original intents. This study investigated current status, problems, and improvement measures of the project. Literature reviews were conducted on forest watershed management in Korea and other countries, and surveys were conducted on 201 erosion control experts. When introduced, the forest watershed management project was well planned and implemented as intended. It later turned to focus only on disaster prevention such as erosion control dams and stream conservation measures. The survey results showed that a majority (89% and 86%) of surveyees wanted increases in the project period and budget. They also responded that conflicts with local residents (51%) and determining project locations (32%) were the most difficult tasks when implementing the projects, and only 36% kept project records. To plan and implement the projects as intended, the following suggestions should be considered: (1) establishment of a solid legal foundation and improvement of the erosion control practices law; (2) increase in the project period (from 1 to 2 - 3 years) and budget; (3) development of a manual for project site selection and guidelines; (4) monitoring and systematic information management; and (5) development of spatial analysis tools for watershed analysis and management.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제98권5호
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• pp.524-530
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• 2009

We scrutinized the Korean taxonomic literature, with special focus on some nomenclatural points and four different cases were listed categorically. Several naked names (nomen nudum), invalidly published names, typographical and orthographical errors, incorrect use of hybrid names and authorship, and errors in the citation of the bibliographic references have appeared in newly published literature in Korea, due to misapplications of ICBN (International Code of Botanical Nomenclature). Although literature review and synonyms are imperative and essential elements of taxonomic study, many author citations tend to be copied from one publication to another without any confirmation of the original source. It is strongly recommended that scientists who have previously published careless work should be more careful, and they should be instructed to read original descriptions and to learn current practices in the code.

• Journal of the Korean Wood Science and Technology
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.22-30
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• 2003

This study was performed to obtain the basic data for high quality timber production and efficient utilization by investigating the effect of pruning on timber quality of domestic plantation-grown Korean pine (Pinus koraiensis Sieb. et Zucc.). The results were summarized as follows:Dead knots (unsound knots) in the pruned logs occurred more at upper parts when compared with in non-pruned ones. The numbers of knots on surface in heavily pruned trees were less than those in non-pruned trees, but there was no significant difference in moderately pruned trees. The required period to reveal clear timber surface without defects after pruning increased proportionally with the increase of knot diameter. The yield of clear lumber production increased by about 10% after 14 years from moderate pruning. The quality grade of log improved with more pruning practices. Knots appeared the most important factor in lowering the log grades.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제106권3호
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• pp.330-339
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• 2017

우리나라는 공 사유림에 대해서 광역시 도가 지역산림계획을 수립하여 산림을 경영하도록 하고 있으며 지역산림 계획은 국가 단위의 산림기본계획과 임분 단위로 수립되는 산림경영계획을 연결하는 고리로서 매우 중요하다. 따라서 지역산림계획을 보다 효율적으로 작성하는데 필요한 지역단위 산림자원에 대한 분석이 요구된다. 본 연구에서는 광역시 도 단위로 어느 수종이 집중되어 있는지 제시하여 지역산림계획의 효율적 수립에 기여하고자 하였다. 집중도 분석을 위한 방법으로는 특화계수와 상대집중계수를 사용하였으며 이를 면적과 재적 자료를 통하여 각각 산정하였다. 그 결과 각 시 도별로 집중되어져 있는 임업통계연보에서 제시된 주요 수종들을 순위 별로 제시하였다. 연구의 결과는 지역산림계획 수립 시 해당 지역에 집중된 수종을 고려하여 목표수종 혹은 경영방향을 수립하는데 기여할 수 있을 것이다. 면적과 재적 기준의 결과 차이에 대한 추가적인 연구를 통해 차후 지역의 수종별 생산성 요소도 반영할 수 있으리라 사료된다.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제28권3호
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• pp.185-193
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• 2012

This study was carried out in Gana Resettlement and Integrated Development (GRID) Project as a pioneer model for Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) in Sabah, Malaysia. The GRID project is developed to improve community livelihood as well as to promote community involvement in CBFM and at the same time to lessen community encroachment and traditional farming practices inside the forest conservation area. The objectives of this study are: (i) to identify the dependency of local community on forest resources; (ii) to examine local community's roles in conserving forest resources and, (iii) to analyze their views on GRID project in conserving forest. Interviews were conducted with randomly selected 130 households at the GRID project using semi structured questionnaires comprising closed and open-ended questions. The study reveals that community dependency on forest resources have lessened after the resettlement of the GRID project. The community shows positive perspective on their contribution for conserving the forest resources. However, the community's willingness to contribute as well as their real contribution can be further improved. The study recommends the government to create more effective training and relevant activities to improve the livelihood of community as well as to increase their positive perception on forest conservation efforts. Further research to strengthen the relationship between local community and forest governance through forest conservation is also recommended.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제101권3호
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• pp.538-545
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• 2012

본 연구는 산림유역의 일시하천과 간헐천이 상존하는 수변지역을 대상으로 산림벌채로 인한 토양의 교란 정도를 평가하고, 물리적 수문학적 특성 변화 양상을 파악하였다. 총 12개 소유역에서 4개의 처리구(BMP1, BMP2, 개벌구, 대조구)를 적용하였으며, 각 처리구별 벌채 전 후 1년 동안의 모니터링 결과를 비교 분석하였다. 그 결과, 벌채 후 산정된 교란등급은 벌채강도와 상관이 있는 것으로 나타났으며, 조사된 토양의 물리적 수문학적 특성 변화와 일치하는 경향을 보였다. 그러나, 용적밀도 및 공극률의 변화와는 일치하지 않았다. 전면개벌은 강도 높은 지표교란을 야기 시켰으며, 이로 인해 조공극률 및 투수계수는 감소, 토양강도는 증가하였고, 이는 토양의 침식의 간접적인 원인으로 작용하였다. 개벌구에서 강도 높은 지표 교란으로 야기된 토양의 물리적 수문학적 특성 변화는 BMP1과 BMP2에서 완화되는 것으로 나타났다. 그러나, 벌채 후 BMP2에 남겨진 벌채잔재물은 지표의 피복기능으로서의 침식을 완화하는 효과가 없는 것으로 나타났다.

• 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.

• Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.133-142
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• 2020

Soil physical and chemical properties at three layers such as top (0-10 cm), middle (10-20 cm) and bottom (20-30 cm) layers under three different vegetation types were studied. Soil samples were collected from Acacia forest, vegetable and fallow lands of Chittagong university campus, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Results showed that sand was the dominant soil particle followed by clay and silt fractions in all soil depths under different vegetation types. Soils of fallow land showed the highest values of bulk density while forest soils had the lowest values at three depths. Acacia forest soil having lowest values of dispersion ratio (DR) is less vulnerable while fallow soil with highest DR values is more vulnerable to soil erosion. The lower pH value at all soil layers in three ecosystems represented that soils under study are acidic in nature. Contents of organic matter, total nitrogen, exchangeable cations (Ca²⁺, Mg²⁺, K⁺ and Na⁺) and cation exchange capacity (CEC) were observed higher in Acacia forest soils compared to vegetable and fallow soils. Only soils of vegetable land had higher level of available phosphorus in three layers than that of other two land covers. The study also revealed that different soil properties were observed in three different vegetation types might be due to variation in vegetation and agronomic practices.