• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제95권5호
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• pp.580-584
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• 2006

This study was conducted to clarify the characteristics of breeding bird communities between deciduous and coniferous forests from April to June 2005 in Mt. Namsan, Seoul, Korea. Two 10ha areas were selected for territory mapping of breeding bird communities. Number of breeding bird species, pairs,density and bird species diversity index were higher in deciduous forest with increasing amount of foliage in the forest profile or as forest structures developed compared with coniferous forest. The number of in coniferous forest. The differences in habitat structure between both study areas are very likely to have influenced how breeding birds used the available habitat. Forest structure and its interactions with birds should be consideration in forest management for birds and their habitat.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제3권4호
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• pp.199-203
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• 2022

The spring home range and habitat use of the spot-billed duck in Korea were studied using GPS-mobile phone-based telemetry (WT-300). The study areas were Anseong-si, Seosan-si, Nonsan-si, and Sejong-si. Analysis was performed using minimum convex polygon (MCP) and kernel density estimation (KDE) spot-billed ducks had an average home range of 70.28 km² (standard deviation [SD]=84.50, n=6), and a core habitat (50%) 2.66 km² (SD=2.60, n=6), according to MCP and KDE, respectively. Wetlands (41.5%) and rice fields (35.7%) were highly used as habitats. The rice field use rate was high during the day, and the wetland utilization rate was high at night. Rice fields and wetlands were the primary habitats in spring.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제4권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2023

In this study, we aimed to quantify the population size and spatial distribution of three predatory Scarites species in coastal sand dunes. In June and August 2014, 252 pitfall traps were utilized to conduct a trapping web analysis at three distinct sites with varying vegetation dominance values. Scarites sulcatus had the largest estimated population in a 10 m² area with a habitat density of 36.6 in a Vitex rotundifolia community area (site B) in the June survey. In contrast, Scarites aterrimus had the largest population size with a habitat density of 2.9 in a Calystegia soldanella community area (site A) in the August survey. Spatial distribution analysis revealed that S. sulcatus dominated the Vitex rotundifolia community without preference for a particular site, whereas S. aterrimus and Scarites terricola pacificus were primarily observed on the beach. The results indicated that the three Scarites species in the Sohwang coastal sand dune region exhibited differences in their spatial and temporal distributions in the coastal dune ecosystem in order to avoid competition and predation. In conclusion, our findings can be utilized to estimate the population density of the genus Scarites on the Korean Peninsula. The outcomes of this study will contribute to estimating insect population densities on the Korean Peninsula and developing investigative assessment methodologies.

• 한국시스템다이내믹스연구
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.191-213
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• 2006

Increasing of the number of Roe Deer in Jesudo is regarded as an direct cause of the damages of Roe Deer - i.e. damages of crops and trees by Roe Deer and traffic accidents between human and Roe Deer. But, no study of the number of Roe Deer in Jejudo has been found and never has been progressed it and nobody convinces about the total number of Roe Deer in Jejudo. In this paper, we focus at the moving pressure which enforces Roe Deer to move the other places. Moving pressure is appeared when the habitat environment destruction of Roe Deer and it forces Roe Deer in hilly section to move the middle mountains section and the low section. This moving pressure promotes the moving of Roe Deer to the other places and then the total number of Roe Deer in new places are increasing. High density of Roe Deer makes the habitat environment bad and increases the competition of Roe Deer. These patterns are repeated continuously. The habitat environment of Roe Deer is related with human life area very closely. We should keep and preserve our nature and environment, and if we develop our nature then we must consider our ecosystem in all aspects. It's the most important thing to us and Roe Deer and other living things.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제33권3호
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• pp.311-325
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• 2017

Habitat suitability index (HSI) of 17 benthic macroinvertebrate taxa, which were lotic insects of generic category except Potamanthidae in mayfly, was developed for three physical habitat factors (current velocity, water depth and substrate) based on an ecological monitoring in a Korean stream (Gapyeong). Weibull model was used as a probability density function to analyze the distribution of individual abundance related with physical factors, which showed it was so available. Number of species and total individual abundance increased along with the increase of current velocity and the mean diameter of substrate, and decreased along with the increase of water depth. Most taxa showed a clear preference for a fast current velocity, shallow water depth and coarse substrate except Ephemera, Potamanthidae (mayfly), and Plectrocnemia (caddisfly) which were rheophobic, potamophilic and lithophobious. Based on the canonical correspondence analysis, the relative importance of each factor was determined as follows: current velocity > substrate > water depth.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제47권3호
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• pp.75-84
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• 2023

Background: Knowledge of the spatial trends of plant invasions in different habitats is essential for a better understanding of the process of these invasions. We examined the variation in invasive alien plant species (IAS) richness and composition at two spatial scales defined by elevation and habitat types (roadside, forest, and cultivated lands) in the Makawanpur district of Nepal. Following an elevation gradient ranging from 500 to 2,400 m asl along a mountain road, plant species cover was recorded within sample plots of size 10 m × 5 m. Systematic random sampling was adopted in every 100 m elevation intervals on three habitat types. Results: Altogether 18 invasive alien plants belonging to eight families were recorded within 60 plots, of which 14 species (representing 80%) were from tropical North and South America. The most common plants by their frequency were Ageratina adenophora, Chromolaena odorata, Bidens pilosa, Lantana camara, and Parthenium hysterophorus. We found a significant relationship between species composition and elevation in the study area. Low-elevation regions had a higher number of alien species as compared to high-elevation regions within different habitat types. Conclusions: The species richness and density of IAS were higher in the road site followed by the cultivated land and forest sites. This pattern occurred throughout the elevation range and habitats. IAS were found mostly in the open land with high sunlight availability. Information from such scientific assessment of invasive alien plants will assist in developing appropriate management plans in the Makawanpur district.

• 한국물환경학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.626-639
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• 2017

Based on an ecological monitoring in a Korean stream (Gapyeong), Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) of nine fish species was developed for three physical habitat factors : current velocity, water depth and substrate. The species were chosen based on their abundance and frequency in the fish community of the Gapyeong stream. The Weibull model was used as the probability density function to analyze the distribution and number of each fish species according to the three identified physical factors, which showed good results. This HSI equation has advantages because it statistically expresses habitat preferences of fish species simply and clearly. From that, we can quantitatively deduce the central tendency and variation of environmental factors for fish distribution. The selected fish species showed different preferences for each habitat factor respectively. Although there are some exceptions, the distribution and abundance of individual species of nektonic fish (Zacco koreanus, Zacco platypus, Microphysogobio longidorsalis and Pungtungia herzi) were positively skewed to deep water and fine substrate while riffle-benthic fish (Koreocobitis rotundicaudata and Coreoleuciscus splendidus) were normally distributed at the shallow and coarse substrate zone. It seems that the species showing the positively skewed distribution to the current, Z. koreanus, Z. platypus, M. longidorsalis and P. herzi have adapted themselves to the fast current and have expanded their niche.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제24권1호
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• pp.37-51
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• 2021

The purpose of this research is to develop the Habitat Suitability Index (HSI) for habitat environments of Aix galericulata (A. galericulata) and Dendrocopos major (D. major), which tend to inhabit urban environments. A. galericulata and D. major are the keystone species representing the ecosystem of wetlands and forests. Based on the analysis of their urban habitat environments, this study selects artificially adjustable levels of the environmental index in order to produce the HSI model, which can be used when either restoring or creating the urban habitats for these species. To develop the HSI, we conducted field surveys at Jungnangcheon Stream, Changgyeonggung, Jangneung, Bangbae Neighborhood Park, Gildong Ecological Park, and Seodalsan Mountain. These surveys were conducted between April and August 2020, and this period includes the breeding season of both A. galericulata and D. major. Based on our findings from the surveys, we conclude that there are six SI factors for A. galericulata. These include (1) the presence of alluvial islands, (2) waterfront vegetation cover rate, (3) type of aquatic plants for food, (4) size of forest patch, (5) type of trees in nearby forests, and (6) connectivity of waterfront and forest. We also conclude that there are five SI factors for D. major, which include (1) size of forest patch, (2) rate of broadleaf trees in forest patches, (3) type of nesting trees, (4) diameter at breast height (DBH) of nesting trees, and (5) density of dead trees. The result of this research can provide future studies with useful guidance when both (1) comparing the habitat suitability of the target species in different environments and (2) restoring or creating habitats for these species.

• 한국약용작물학회지
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• 제13권4호
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• pp.171-177
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• 2005

본 연구는 농업 자원식물의 남한 내 분포현황 및 유전자원 보존대책 확립의 일환으로 갯방풍의 자생지 생태 및 환경특성을 해안별로 조사한 바 이의 결과를 요약하면 다음과 같다. 1. 갯방풍의 분포는 갯방풍은 내륙해안과 도서지역의 해안 등 거의 전 지역의 대부분 사토에서 생육하고 있었다. 자생지는 만조선과 28.2m 거리, 해발고도 2.7m의 사구에 자생했으며, 해안별로는 동해안의 자생지가 서남해안에 비해 매우 넓고 밀도와 피도가 높았다. 2. 자생지의 혼생식물은 35여 종이었으며, 그 중 갯씀바귀, 좀보리사초, 통보리사초, 갯그령, 갯쇠보리, 띠 등의 밀도와 피도가 높았다. 3. 자생지의 연평균강수량 및 온도는 전체 평균이 각각 1250.3 mm, $12.5^{\circ}C$이었으며, 해안지역별로 보면 남해안이 연평균강수량 1427.3mm, $14.3^{\circ}C$로서 동해안의 1111.1 mm, $11.3^{\circ}C$보다 강수량이 많고 온도도 높은 편이었다. 4. 자생지의 토양의 화학적 특성은 pH가 전체평균 7.9로서 약 알카리를 띠고 있었으며, 유기물함량은 0.23%로 미약하였다. $P_2O_5$와 Ca 함량은 비교적 많았고, K은 극소량이었으며 Na이 상대적으로 적어 생육과 염분과의 상관관계가 크지 않는 것으로 보였다. 해안별로는 동해안이 서남해안과 다소의 차이를 보였다.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.316-326
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• 2013

본 연구에서는 3년간(2010~2012년) 뉴트리아의 전국적인 확산과 분포 흐름을 확인하고 서식 현황을 조사하였다. 2010년 9개 시 군에 분포하는 것으로 파악된 뉴트리아는 2012년 조사 결과, 13개 시 군에서 서식하는 것으로 나타났으며, 뉴트리아의 서식 흔적 조사에서 확인된 629개의 지점 중 95.9%의 흔적지점이 부산 경남지역을 중심으로 확인되었다. 부산 경남지역의 5개 행정구역 내 위치한 6개 조사구역을 서식지 유형별로 구분하여 개체 밀도를 조사한 결과, 2010년 3.89(${\pm}2.56$)개체/100m, 2011년 2.90(${\pm}2.69$)개체/100m, 2012년 1.39(${\pm}0.66$)개체/100m의 개체 밀도를 확인하였다. 조사기간 동안의 서식지 유형별 평균 개체밀도는, 소택형 습지 조사지역 3.48(${\pm}2.15$)개체/100m, 하천 조사지역 1.01(${\pm}0.25$)개체/100m, 하천형 습지 조사지역 3.69(${\pm}2.83$)개체/100m로 나타났다. 2010년부터 2012년까지 3년간 조사구역의 연간 평균 개체 밀도는 매년 감소하는 경향을 보였으며, 하천이 습지에 비해 뉴트리아 평균 개체 밀도가 낮게 나타났다. 현재 뉴트리아는 국내의 습지, 하천, 강 등 다양한 환경에 적응하여 서식하고 있으며 특히, 습지와 같이 서식에 유리한 환경이 조성된 지역에서는 급속한 밀도의 증가를 보일 수 있다. 과밀 지역에 서식하는 뉴트리아는 타 지역으로의 확산 가능성을 지니고 있으므로 생태적인 특성을 적용한 효율적인 관리방안의 수립이 필요하다.