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Evaluation and validation of stem volume models for Quercus glauca in the subtropical forest of Jeju Island, Korea

  • Seo, Yeon Ok;Lumbres, Roscinto Ian C.;Won, Hyun Kyu;Jung, Sung Cheol;Lee, Young Jin
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • 제38권4호
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    • pp.485-491
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    • 2015
  • This study was conducted to develop stem volume models for the volume estimation of Quercus glauca Thunb. in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea. Furthermore, this study validated the developed stem volume models using an independent dataset. A total of 167 trees were measured for their diameter at breast height (DBH), total height and stem volume using non-destructive sampling methods. Eighty percent of the dataset was used for the initial model development while the remaining 20% was used for model validation. The performance of the different models was evaluated using the following fit statistics: standard error of estimate (SEE), mean bias absolute mean deviation (AMD), coefficient of determination (R2), and root mean square error (RMSE). The AMD of the five models from the different DBH classes were determined using the validation dataset. Model 5 (V = aDbHc), which estimates volume using DBH and total height as predicting variables, had the best SEE (0.02745), AMD (0.01538), R2 (0.97603) and RMSE (0.02746). Overall, volume models with two independent variables (DBH and total height) performed better than those with only one (DBH) based on the model evaluation and validation. The models developed in this study can provide forest managers with accurate estimations for the stem volumes of Quercus glauca in the subtropical forests of Jeju Island, Korea.

차광 처리가 빌레나무 묘목 생장에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Shading on Growth of Maesa japonica Seedlings)

  • 박민지;양주은;이채빈;서연옥;최병기;임은영;최형순
    • 한국자원식물학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 한국자원식물학회 2021년도 춘계학술대회
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    • pp.30-30
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    • 2021
  • 빌레나무는 국내에서 제주도 서부 곶자왈 지역에서만 자생하는, 어두운 환경을 선호하며 개체수가 희소한 종이다. 본 연구는 광 환경이 빌레나무 묘목 생장에 미치는 영향을 파악하고자 수행되었다. 서귀포시 난대아열대산림연구소 내 양묘장에 차광막을 이용하여 35%, 55%, 75% 차광 처리구를 설치하였고 노지에 비차광 처리구를 비교구로 설정하였다. 2019년 7월에 삽목 증식시킨 빌레나무를 2020년 5월에 각 처리구에 이식하였다. 2021년 3월에 각 차광 처리구의 모든 묘목의 묘고, 잎의 수, 줄기 수를 측정하고 생육이 건전하고 평균적인 묘목을 각 9본씩 굴취하여 건중량을 측정하였다. 35%, 55%, 75% 차광 처리구별 평균 묘고(cm)는 각각 53.2, 51.3, 41.4, 평균 잎의 수(개)는 41.3, 42.1, 24.4, 평균 줄기 수(개)는 3.1, 2.7, 2.2로 나타났다. 평균 묘고, 잎의 수, 줄기 수는 35% 차광 처리구와 55% 차광 처리구에서 75% 차광 처리구보다 높은 경향을 보였다. 건중량 분석 결과, 35%, 55%, 75% 차광 처리구별로 평균 잎 건중량(g)은 각각 11.3, 9.5, 5.5, 평균 줄기 건중량(g)은 5.6, 5.3, 2.6, 평균 뿌리 건중량(g)은 4.5, 3.6, 2.6으로 차광률이 낮을수록 증가하였으며 모든 부위별 건중량은 처리에 따른 통계적 유의성을 보였다(p<0.05). 지상부 대비 지하부 비율은 75% 차광 처리구에서 0.35로 가장 높았으며 35%, 55% 차광 처리구에서 0.27, 0.26로 나타났다. 한편, 비차광처리구의 모든 묘목들은 2021년 1~2월경 지상부가 고사하였다. 본 연구결과, 빌레나무 묘목은 노지에서 생존률이 불량하고, 차광 처리 시 차광률 증가에 따라 생장에 부정적인 영향을 받는 것으로 판단된다. 빌레나무의 건전한 생육 및 유무성증식을 통한 보급 증대에 기여하기 위하여 향후 온도, 수분 등 여러 환경 인자를 조절하는 연구가 필요한 것으로 사료된다.

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Vegetation structure and distribution characteristics of Symplocos prunifolia, a rare evergreen broad-leaved tree in Korea

  • Kim, Yangji;Song, Kukman;Yim, Eunyoung;Seo, Yeonok;Choi, Hyungsoon;Choi, Byoungki
    • Journal of Ecology and Environment
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    • 제44권4호
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    • pp.275-285
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    • 2020
  • Background: In Korea, Symplocos prunifolia Siebold. & Zucc. is only found on Jeju Island. Conservation of the species is difficult because little is known about its distribution and natural habitat. The lack of research and survey data on the characteristics of native vegetation and distribution of this species means that there is insufficient information to guide the management and conservation of this species and related vegetation. Therefore, this study aims to identify the distribution and vegetation associated with S. prunifolia. Results: As a result of field investigations, it was confirmed that the native S. prunifolia communities were distributed in 4 areas located on the southern side of Mt. Halla and within the evergreen broad-leaved forest zones. Furthermore, these evergreen broad-leaved forest zones are themselves located in the warm temperate zone which are distributed along the valley sides at elevations between 318 and 461 m. S. prunifolia was only found on the south side of Mt. Halla, and mainly on south-facing slopes; however, small communities were found to be growing on northwest-facing slopes. It has been confirmed that S. prunifolia trees are rare but an important constituent species in the evergreen broad-leaved forest of Jeju. The mean importance percentage of S. prunifolia community was 48.84 for Castanopsis sieboldii, 17.79 for Quercus acuta, and 12.12 for Pinus thunbergii; S. prunifolia was the ninth most important species (2.6). Conclusions: S. prunifolia can be found growing along the natural streams of Jeju, where there is little anthropogenic influence and where the streams have caused soil disturbance through natural processes of erosion and deposition of sediments. Currently, the native area of S. prunifolia is about 3300 ㎡, which contains a confirmed population of 180 individual plants. As a result of these low population sizes, it places it in the category of an extremely endangered plant in Korea. In some native sites, the canopy of evergreen broad-leaved forest formed, but the frequency and coverage of species were not high. Negative factors that contributed to the low distribution of this species were factors such as lacking in shade tolerance, low fruiting rates, small native areas, and special habitats as well as requiring adequate stream disturbance. Presently, due to changes in climate, it is unclear whether this species will see an increase in its population and habitat area or whether it will remain as an endangered species within Korea. What is clear, however, is that the preservation of the present native habitats and population is extremely important if the population is to be maintained and expanded. It is also meaningful in terms of the stable conservation of biodiversity in Korea. Therefore, based on the results of this study, it is judged that a systematic evaluation for the preservation and conservation of the habitat and vegetation management method of S. prunifolia should be conducted.

Sciaphila secundiflora Thwaites ex Benth. (Triuridaceae): An unrecorded species from Korean flora

  • Yim, Eun-Young;Hyun, Hwa-Ja;Kim, Chang-Uk;Kim, Chan-Soo
    • 식물분류학회지
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    • 제47권3호
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    • pp.196-198
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    • 2017
  • Sciaphila secundiflora occurs on Jeju Island as a second species of the genus Sciaphila in Korea. This is an important finding in relation to the flora of Korea, as species of the genus Sciaphila are concentrated mainly in Indonesia and Malaysia. Few species are found on the mainland of Asia, in Japan, Taiwan, China (Hainan), tropical Africa, Australia, and on the Pacific islands. In this paper, the species S. secundiflora is described and illustrated as a new record from Korea. In addition, we suggest that the species of the genus Sciaphila should be protected with regard to its habitat characteristics and for its phytogeographic and climatic significance.

Floristic study of bryophytes in a subtropical forest of Nabeup-ri at Aewol Gotjawal, Jejudo Island

  • YIM, Eun-Young;HYUN, Hwa-Ja
    • 식물분류학회지
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    • 제48권1호
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    • pp.100-108
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    • 2018
  • This study presents a survey of bryophytes in a subtropical forest of Nabeup-ri, known as Geumsan Park, located at Aewol Gotjawal in the northwestern part of Jejudo Island, Korea. A total of 63 taxa belonging to Bryophyta (22 families 37 genera 44 species), Marchantiophyta (7 families 11 genera 18 species), and Anthocerotophyta (1 family 1 genus 1 species) were determined, and the liverwort index was 30.2%. The predominant life form was the mat form. The rates of bryophytes dominating in mesic to hygric sites were higher than the bryophytes mainly observed in xeric habitats. These values indicate that such forests are widespread in this study area. Moreover, the rock was the substrate type, which plays a major role in providing micro-habitats for bryophytes. We suggest that more detailed studies of the bryophyte flora should be conducted on a regional scale to provide basic data for selecting indicator species of Gotjawal and evergreen broad-leaved forests on Jejudo Island.

차광 처리가 빌레나무(Maesa japonica)의 개화 및 생장에 미치는 영향 (Effects of Artificial Shading on Flowering and Growth of Maesa japonica Seedlings)

  • 박민지;서연옥;최형순;최병기;임은영;양주은;이채빈
    • 한국자원식물학회지
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    • 제34권5호
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    • pp.462-469
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    • 2021
  • 본 연구는 제주도 곶자왈 지역에 자생하는 빌레나무를 대상으로 차광 처리를 통해 세 가지 수준의 차광 조건(35%, 55%, 75%)에 따른 개화 및 생장 특성을 분석하였다. 차광률 증가에 따라 개화 시기가 지연되었고, 55% 차광 처리구에서 가장 많은 개체가 개화하였으며, 개체당 화서의 수도 높게 나타났다. 차광률이 증가할수록 묘고가 감소하였고 잎과 줄기의 수는 75% 차광 처리에서 가장 낮은 것으로 나타났다. 전체 및 부위별 생물량도 차광률 증가에 따라 감소하였으며, 35% 차광 처리구에서 75% 차광 처리구 대비 지상부 생물량 2.1배, 지하부 생물량 1.7배, 총 엽면적 2.0배 높은 것으로 나타났다. 종합적으로 고려하면 빌레나무는 건전한 생육을 위하여 차광 처리가 필요하며 개화는 55% 차광 수준, 생장은 35% 차광 수준에서 가장 양호한 것으로 판단된다.

제주도에서 나무의 열매와 종자를 섭식하는 조류와 관련 수종 현황 (The Status of Birds Consuming Fruits and Seeds of the Tree and Related Tree Species on Jeju Island, the Republic of Korea)

  • 김은미;강창완;이성연;송국만;원현규
    • 한국환경과학회지
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    • 제25권5호
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    • pp.635-644
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    • 2016
  • Birds play a main role in the formation and change of forest structures as they are seed-dispersal agents. This study aims to identify birds consuming fruits and seeds of the tree and their associated fruits and seeds on Jeju Island in the context on the forest restoration in Korea. We conducted field surveys twice a month from 2013 to 2015 at nine study sites located across Jeju Island and collected available photographic and observation records. A total of 50 species of birds consuming fruits and seeds of the tree were identified and birds belonging to Bombycillidae, Pycnonotidae, Zosteropidae, Sturnidae and Fringillidae were confirmed as major birds consuming fruits and seeds of the tree. Gulping was the dominant type of feeding as well as crushing, but relationship between the size of a bird and the number of fruit and seed species used by the bird was not significant. We also documented that 118 fruit and seed species were consumed by birds and that shrubby fruits and seeds were more consumed by birds than those of other plant types. The relative consumption rate of fruits and seeds ranged from 0.02 to 0.44, but five species were the most important fruits and seeds for birds. Our finding suggest that avian frugivorous gulpers will benefit the seed dispersal, especially of five fruiting plants, providing useful baseline data for forest restoration and urban park design.

염분농도에 따른 맹그로브 Sonneratia caseolaris 발아 특성 (Effects of Temperature and Salinity on the Germination Characteristics of Sonneratia caseolaris)

  • 곽상은;이보라;박은하;;임은영
    • 한국산림과학회지
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    • 제113권3호
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    • pp.319-326
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    • 2024
  • 본 연구는 맹그로브 수종인 Sonneratia caseolaris (L.) Engl. 종자 발아에 영향을 주는 온도와 염도 조건을 통해 종자 발아에 적합한 온도와 염도의 범위를 평가하고자 하였다. 실험에 사용된 종자는 베트남 남딘성(Nam Dinh, Vietnam)에서 채집하였다. 종자는 온도 조건별 처리(19℃, 24℃, 30℃, 38℃)와 염도 조건별 처리(0‰, 10‰, 20‰, 30‰, 35‰, 40‰)로 발아 실험을 수행하였다. 발아 특성 및 유근 생장을 분석한 결과, 30℃ 조건에서 발아율이 88%, 유근 생장이 25.24 mm로 다른 온도 조건보다 유의적으로 높은 발아율, 평균발아일수, 발아균일지수를 보였다(P<0.05). 염도 10‰ 처리구에서 발아율(88%)과 유근생장(39 mm) 모두 유의하게 높았다(P<0.05). 온도와 염도는 종자의 발아와 초기 생장에 유의한 영향을 미치며, 높은 온도와 염도는 종자의 발아에 적합하지 않은 것으로 사료된다.