• Ocean and Polar Research
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• 제35권4호
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• pp.395-405
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• 2013

The aim of this study is to suggest an optimal survey method for coastal habitat monitoring around Weno Island in Chuuk Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). This study was carried out to compare and analyze differences between in situ survey (PHOTS) and high spatial satellite imagery (Worldview-2) with regard to the coastal habitat distribution patterns of Weno Island. The in situ field data showed the following coverage of habitat types: sand 42.4%, seagrass 26.1%, algae 14.9%, rubble 8.9%, hard coral 3.5%, soft coral 2.6%, dead coral 1.5%, others 0.1%. The satellite imagery showed the following coverage of habitat types: sand 26.5%, seagrass 23.3%, sand + seagrass 12.3%, coral 18.1%, rubble 19.0%, rock 0.8% (Accuracy 65.2%). According to the visual interpretation of the habitat map by in situ survey, seagrass, sand, coral and rubble distribution were misaligned compared with the satellite imagery. While, the satellite imagery appear to be a plausible results to identify habitat types, it could not classify habitat types under one pixel in images, which in turn overestimated coral and rubble coverage, underestimated algae and sand. The differences appear to arise primarily because of habitat classification scheme, sampling scale and remote sensing reflectance. The implication of these results is that satellite imagery analysis needs to incorporate in situ survey data to accurately identify habitat. We suggest that satellite imagery must correspond with in situ survey in habitat classification and sampling scale. Subsequently habitat sub-segmentation based on the in situ survey data should be applied to satellite imagery.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제22권3호
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• pp.277-290
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• 2013

This study was carried out to propose the new procedure to apply Habitat Evaluation Procedure(HEP) of target species using delphi technique, which is suitable to develop endangered species with few researches and ecological knowledges. To identify habitat quality of specific species in development project site, we can develop habitat model and create habitat suitability maps. In this study, we select the Common Kestrel(Falco tinnunculus) as target species in four areas(Paju, Siheung, Ansan, Hwaseong) which is located near the Seoul metropolitan area. The Delphi technique was selected to get the reliable information on the species and habitats requirements. Through the delphi approach, seven habitat components were determined as suitable variables for the Common Kestrel: density($n/km^2$) of small mammals, area($km^2$) of bare-grounds, pasturelands and riparian, and open area(%), spatial distribution and area of croplands, landscape diversity, breeding sites(tall trees, cliffs, high-rise buildings), and the length of shelf. Habitat variables used in this model were classified into two categories: % of suitable land-cover type(open areas, croplands, pasturelands, wetlands, and baregrounds) and the quality of feeding sites(within 250m from edges of woodlands). Habitat quality of the Common Kestrel was assessed against occurred sites derived from the nationwide survey. Predicted habitat suitability map were closely related to the observed sites of the endangered avian species in the study areas. With the habitat suitability map of the Common Kestrel, we assess the environmental impacts with habitat loss after development project in environmental impact assessment.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제46권4호
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• pp.316-323
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• 2022

Background: We developed a habitat suitability index (HSI) model for Pedicularis hallaisanensis, a Grade II Endangered Species in South Korea. To determine the habitat variables, we conducted a literature review on P. hallaisanensis with a specific focus on the associated spatial factors, climate, topography, threats, and soil factors to derive five environmental factors that influence P. hallaisanensis habitats. The specific variables were defined based on the collected data and consultations with experts in the field, with the validity of each variable tested through field studies. Results: Mt. Seorak had a suitable habitat area of 2.48 km² for sites with a score of 1 (0.62% of total area) and 0.01 km² for sites with a score of 0.9. Mt. Bangtae had a suitable habitat area of 0.03 km² for sites with a score of 1 (0.02% of total area) and 0 km² for sites with a score of 0.9. Mt. Gaya showed 0.13 km² of suitable habitat for sites with a score of 1 (0.17% of total area) and 0 km² for sites with a score of 0.9. Lastly, Mt. Halla showed 3.12 km² of suitable habitat related to sites with a score of 1 (2.04% of total area) and 4.08 km² of sites with a score of 0.9 (2.66% of total area). Mt. Halla accounts for 73.1% of the total core habitat area. Considering the climatic, soil, and forest conditions together with standardized collection sites, our results indicate that Mt. Halla should be viewed as a core habitat of P. hallaisanensis. Conclusions: The findings in this study provide useful data for the identification of core habitat areas and potential alternative habitats to prevent the extinction of the endangered species, P. hallaisanensis. Furthermore, the developed HSI model allows for the prediction of suitable habitats based on the ecological niche of a given species to identify its unique distribution and causal factors.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제14권6호
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• pp.111-117
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• 2011

This study attempts to facilitate climate change adaptation in conservation area by spatial planning of climate adaptation zone for endangered species. Spatial area is South Korea and select leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis) as a target species of this study. In order to specify the climate adaptation zone, firstly, Maximum entropy method (Maxent) was used to identify suitable habitat, and then core habitat was selected for leopard cat. Secondly, land use resistance index was evaluated and least cost distance was analyzed for target species. In this step we choose dispersal capacity of leopard cat to reflect species ecological characteristic. Finally, climate adaptation zone is described and adaptation measures are suggested. The presented approach could be generalized for application into conservation planning and restoration process. Furthermore, spatial planning of climate adaptation zone could increase heterogeneity of habitat and improve adaptive capacity of species and habitat itself.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제39권1호
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• pp.43-49
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• 2016

Fishways are constructed to provide longitudinal connectivity of streams or rivers where their flow has been altered by in-stream structures such as dams or weirs. Nature-like fishways have an additional function of providing fish habitats. In the study, we estimated the role of a nature-like fishway (length: 700 m, slope: 1/100) for fish habitat by using two dominant species in the Sangju Weir, Nakdong River, to calculate the optimal ecological flow rate using Physical HABitat SIMulation (PHABSIM). To identify the dominant species that used the fishway, we conducted trap monitoring from August to November 2012 at the fishway exit. The dominant species were Zacco platypus and Opsariichthys uncirostric amurensis with a relative abundance of 62.1% and 35.9%, respectively. Optimal habitat suitability indices (HSIs) for Z. platypus and O. u. amurensis were calculated as 0.6-0.8 m/s (water velocity) and 0.2-0.4 m (water depth), and 0.5-0.7 m/s (water velocity) and 0.1-0.3 m (water depth), respectively. The optimal ecological flow rates (OEFs) for Z. platypus and O. u. amurensis were 1.6 and 1.7 cubic meter per second (CMS), respectively. The results of the study can be used in a management plan to increase the habitat function of nature-like fishways in the Sangju Weir. This methodology can be utilized as an appropriate tool that can determine the habitat function of all nature-like fishways.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.545-555
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• 2023

본 연구는 국내 고양이(Felis catus)의 분포밀도와 잠재 서식지를 예측하여 핵심분포지역을 선정하고, 보호지역을 중첩하여 우선으로 고양이 관리가 시행되어야 할 지역을 선정하고자 하였다. 분포밀도 파악을 위해 커널밀도추정을 사용하였고, 고밀도 지역을 분류한 결과 수도권 지역과 충남, 대전, 대구에서 밀도가 높았다. MaxEnt 모형을 활용한 잠재 서식지 예측에서는 고도, 시가지로부터의 거리, 지표 거칠기 등이 중요한 변수로 확인되었고, 임계값을 기준으로 출현/비출현 지역을 분류한 결과 수도권과 세종, 대전, 충남, 대구에서 출현 예측 지역의 면적이 높았다. 고밀도 지역과 출현 예측 지역을 중첩하여 핵심분포지역을 선정하였고, 핵심분포지역과 야생동물 보호지역을 중첩하여 우선으로 관리해야 할 지역을 파악하였다. 그 결과 경기도와 충남지역이 제일 면적이 넓은 지역으로 선정되었다. 또한 보호지역과 같은 우선 관리 대상 지역을 중심으로 핵심분포지역이 둘러싸고 있어, 추가적인 유입을 막고 관리하기 위한 완충구역을 설정하는 것이 필요하다. 이러한 결과는 고양이의 서식현황을 조사하고, 우리나라 실정에 맞는 관리방안 설정을 위한 기초자료로 활용될 수 있다.

• 한국습지학회지
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• 제17권4호
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• pp.402-406
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• 2015

본 연구는 강원도 홍천강 유역에 서식하는 수달이 선호하는 지역을 파악하기 위해 수달의 배설물을 이용하여 하천환경의 현황을 분석하였다. 수달의 배설물은 영역표시 및 서식지이용에 대한 근거로 활용되기 때문이며, 이를 통한 하천의 주요 서식지를 확인할 수 있다. 내촌천과 군업천의 수달은 2009-2011년 총 8회 기간에 478개의 서식흔적이 발견되는 지점을 중심으로 조사되었으며 서식지 이용현황을 파악하기 위한 분산지수를 활용하였다. 두 하천 모두 계절적 이용의 변화가 나타났으며, 분산지수 값 1은 배설물이 집중되는 것을 의미하며 이는 하천 이용이 임의적이 아닌 것임을 나타내었다. 수달은 하천 주변의 5m 이내의 지역이며, 어류와 잔목이 풍부한 수변지역을 선호하는 것으로 나타났다. 수달의 서식지 이용에 대한 정확한 환경조건을 파악하기 위한 모델의 개발이 시급한 것으로 조사되었다.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.1-8
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• 2020

Recent studies revealed that many animals identify individual humans. In this account, we review previous literatures on individual human recognition by wild or domestic animals and discuss the three hypotheses: "high cognitive abilities" hypothesis, "close human contact" and "pre-exposure to stimuli" hypothesis. The three hypotheses are not mutually exclusive. Close human contact hypothesis is an ultimate explanation for adaptive benefits whereas high cognitive abilities and pre-exposure to stimuli hypothesis are proximate explanations for mechanisms to perform such discriminatory behaviour. We report a case study of two bird species in a human-free habitat. Long-tailed skuas, which are known for having high cognitive abilities, exhibited the human discriminatory abilities whereas ruddy turnstones did not display such abilities toward approaching humans. This suggests that highly intelligent species may have this type of discriminatory ability so that they could learn to identify individual humans quickly by pre-exposure to stimuli, even in a human-free habitat. Here, we discuss that human recognition is more common in species with rapid learning ability and it could develop for a short period of time between an intelligent species and human.

• 환경영향평가
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• 제26권2호
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• pp.160-170
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• 2017

본 연구는 2006년부터 2012년까지 수행된 제3차 전국자연환경조사 포유류 데이터(70,562개)를 활용하여 국내에서 서식하는 포유류의 서식지 유형을 클러스터링하고 서식지 유형에 나타나는 종의 특징을 파악하고자 하였다. 제3차 전국자연환경조사의 야장에 기록된 서식지 유형 중에서 15개의 키워드를 뽑아 재분류하여 포유류 서식지유형을 통계 분석하였다. 서식지 유형 군집분석에서는 30회 이상 기록된 14개의 서식지 유형을 대상으로 비계층적 클러스터 분석(k 평균 클러스터 분석), 계층적 클러스터 분석, 비계량형 다차원척도법을 시행하였다. 2006년에서 2012년까지 전국에서 수집된 제3차 전국자연환경조사를 통해 확인된 포유류는 총 7목 16과 39종이었다. 서식지 유형에 대한 분류는 11개로 클러스터를 분류했을 때 단순구조지수가 가장 높았다(ssi = 0.07). 계층적 클러스터 분석으로 서식지 유형들 간의 유사성과 위계를 확인해 본 결과, 포유류에게는 주거지가 가장 차별된 서식지 유형이었고, 그 다음은 하천과 해안이 병합된 클러스터였다. 비계량형 다차원척도 분석 결과, 포유류에게 가장 차별된 서식지유형인 주거지의 경우 생쥐와 집쥐 두 종이 제한적으로 나타났으며, 해안과 하천의 경우 수달이 제한적으로 나타났다. 연구결과를 종합해보면, 포유류의 서식지 유형은 크게 산림을 주요 서식지와 이동경로로 이용하는 산림형과, 물을 주요 서식지로 이용하는 하천형, 주거지 인근에서 서식하는 주거형, 곡류나 씨앗을 주 먹이원으로 하는 저지대형 등 4가지로 구분할 수 있다.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제2권3호
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• pp.166-169
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• 2021

The purpose of this study was to identify the natural habitat of Bulbophyllum inconspicuum Maxim. in Hongdo, Jeonnam Province, South Korea. A field investi gation was conducted between May 2019 and May 2021. The growth of B. inconspicuum species was confirmed in three known regions based on National Survey on the Distribution of Endangered Species. Additionally, in the area investigated, 37 new regions harboring B. inconspicuum were detected. The newly observed B. inconspicuum grew naturally on Quercus mongolica, Rhaphiolepis indica var. umbellata, Carpinus turczaninowii, and rocks. Most of them were found on southeast and southwest slopes with altitude above 250 m. As few as 10 up to hundreds of B. inconspicuum were found in clusters. Close to their habitat, Calanthe sieboldii Decne. ex Regel, C. aristulifera Rchb. f. and C. × kibanakirishima Maek. were also found. As Hongdo is an island, multiple endangered species were found together. Thus, once the habitat of a certain plant is discovered, it is very likely that illegal collection of several other species will also occur. Proactive internal and external measures are needed to preserve these species.