• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제42권3호
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• pp.120-127
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• 2018

Background: Cakile edentula (Bigelow) Hook. is a successful invader that has been propagating globally. In Korea, Cakile edentula was found in 2008 for the first time, in the east coast of Korean peninsula. Based on site surveys conducted thereafter, Cakile edentula has propagated in the east coast from Goseong to Jeongdongjin, Gangneung and in the west coast of city of Hwaseong of Gyeonggi-do Province, and Taeangun County of Chungcheongnam-do Province. Results: Cakile edentula has infiltrated into four different vegetation communities (syntaxa) (Calystegio soldanellaeSalsoletum komarovii Ohba, Miyawakiet Tx.1967; Elymo-caricetum Kobomugi Miyawaki 1967; Carex pumila; and Calystegia soldanella) belonging to phytosociological classes of saltwort (barilla) and coastal glehnia. Cakile edentula competes with dominant species such as the saltwort (barilla) and beach morning glory, causing qualitative changes in species composition. It also affects local ecosystems through its competition with indigenous species, causing destruction of the traditional landscape. Conclusions: However, competition of Cakile edentula with indigenous species and the resulting replacement of such species are limitedly reported. Potential competitors with Cakile edentula have not been found yet. In Northeast Asia, qualitative changes realized in local ecosystems due to invasion of Cakile edentula are significantly noticeable. These necessitate proper controls for this invasive alien species to protect and preserve coastal dune areas.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.329-341
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• 2023

We surveyed the vegetation of an ecological landscape preservation area (legally protected conservation areas or national parks) and the surrounding areas of Mt. Cheonggye, Republic of Korea, to explore the conservation implications for preservation areas and surrounding transition areas. We calculated diversity indices to identify the properties of the preservation and surrounding areas that are relevant to conservation efforts. We then compared the plant community composition between the areas using field and quadrat surveys in the preservation and surrounding areas. The cover of the dominant species in all tree and herb layers was markedly higher in the preservation area than in the peripheral zones. The species richness indices were significantly higher in the preservation area than in the peripheral zones. Ordination using detrended canonical correspondence analyses showed that the cover of the dominant tree species and rocks could explain the distribution of plant species in the Cartesian space of the ordination. Our results demonstrate that physiognomically designated protected areas match well with ecological data based on diversity indices and ordination analyses and that disturbances in the areas surrounding the ecological landscape of preservation areas can have considerable impacts on plant diversity indices. Hence, the preservation and management of surrounding areas are essential conservation elements for protecting the entire ecological landscape of preservation areas.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제15권6호
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• pp.61-67
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• 2012

This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of soil covering and vegetation base materials implementation on the growth of Lespedeza cyrtobotrya Miq. in abandoned coal mine land. We compared the biomass of L. cyrtobotrya at the study plots of four different soil covering depth (control, 10cm, 20cm, and 30cm) and four different compounds of vegetation base materials composed of soil conditioner (S), erosion control (E), and peat moss (P) (control, S+P, E+P, and S+E+P). The result showed that the biomass of L. cyrtobotrya was higher in the study plots implemented with soil covering than control plot, although the increase in biomass was not constant with soil covering depth. In case of the vegetation base materials treatments, the biomass was highest in S+E+P plot, and S+P and E+P plots showed higher biomass than control plot.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제41권7호
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• pp.182-190
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• 2017

Background: Baekdudaegan was designated in 2005 as a protected area to prevent destruction and conserve. However, there are many disturbed and destroyed areas. The total disturbed area amounts to $25.9km^2$ (0.94%), including $13.4km^2$ (0.49%) in the core area and $12.5km^2$ (0.45%) in the buffer area. This study aims to classify the vegetation types established in the disturbed areas and diagnose the current conditions for ecological restoration in the forest ecosystem. Methods: We surveyed the vegetation in the disturbed areas of Daegwallyeong and Chupungryeong and the surrounding natural areas. The survey conducted from July to September 2015 targeted a total of 54 quadrats by Braun-Blanquet method (Daegwallyeong, 22; Chupungryeong, 32). We also investigated the height and coverage of each layer. We classified the vegetation types based on the field data and analyzed the ratio of life form and the exotic plants, species richness, and vegetation index (Hcl). The Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) was calculated from rapideye satellite imagery in 2014 and 2015. Results: Vegetation types were classified into 11 groups according to the criteria that included successional sere or plantation at first, followed by developmental stage and origins. As a result of the analysis of the survey data, species richness, vegetation index (Hcl), ratio of tree plants, and the NDVI tended to increase, while the ratio of the exotic plants tended to decrease with the time since disturbance. These indicators had the classified values according to the vegetation types with time since the disturbance. Conclusions: These indicators can be effectively used to diagnose the conditions of the present vegetation in the disturbed area of the Baekdudaegan area. In addition, the NDVI might be effective for the diagnosis of the disturbed status instead of the human efforts based on the higher spatial resolution of satellite imagery. Appropriate diagnosis of the disturbed forests in the Baekdudaegan area considering the established vegetation types is essential for the elaboration of restoration plans. In addition, restoration target and level should be different according to the disturbed status of restoration site.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.220-229
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• 2017

본 연구는 국립용현자연휴양림일대 산림의 식생조사를 통하여 산림의 군락분류와 식생구조를 연구하였다. 2014년 4월부터 9월까지 약 26개의 방형구($20{\times}20m$)를 설치하여 식생조사를 실시하였다. 그 결과 신갈나무군락, 굴참나무군락, 고로쇠나무군락의 3개 군락으로 구분되었으며, 신갈나무군락은 소나무군과 전형군, 고소뢰나무군락은 회나무군과 전형군의 4개 군으로 세분되었다. 국립용현자연휴양림일대 산림식생유형은 3개 군락 4개군의 분류체계를 가졌으며, 총 5개의 식생단위로 구분되었다. 식생단위별 중요치 분석을 보면 교목 및 관목의 목본식물에서 식생단위 1은 소나무(65.1%), 식생단위 2는 신갈나무(73.6%), 식생단위 3은 굴참나무(75.1%), 식생단위 4는 회나무(33.3%), 식생단위 5는 비목나무(21.7%)가 높게 나왔으며, 초본층에서 식생단위 1은 주름조개풀(19.3%), 식생단위 2는 실새풀(16.9%), 식생단위 3은 땅비싸리(17.3%), 식생단위 4와 5는 개별꽃이 각각 14.8%, 24.7%로 높게 나왔다. 지표종 분석결과 총 33종이 유의한 종으로 분석되었다(p<0.05).

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제103권3호
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• pp.321-338
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• 2014

천연기념물 제 432호 제주 상효동의 한란 자생지(39 ha)를 대상으로 2013년 10월부터 2014년 2월까지 생물(식물상, 식생다양성 및 임분 구조) 및 비생물 환경(미기상, 수관열림도, 임내 광량 및 토양 온 습도)의 특성을 분석하였다. 한란 자생지의 일평균온도($5.7^{\circ}C$)는 서귀포시 보다 $3.3^{\circ}C$ 낮았고, 일평균습도(75.8%)는 서귀포시 보다 15% 높았다. 토양 온도는 평균 $16.5^{\circ}C$, 토양습도는 평균 37.3%, 그리고 낙엽층 두께는 평균 4.3 cm이었다. 수관열림도 및 임내 광량의 평균은 각각 15.5%, 및 $8.5mol{\cdot}m^{-2}{\cdot}day^{-1}$ 이었다. 한란 자생지 보호구역 내 관속식물은 총 221 분류군이며, 희귀 및 멸종위기식물로는 한란, 죽백란 및 꼬리족제비고사리 등이 확인되었다. 식생다양성 평가 결과, 구실잣밤나무군락 등 총 6개의 식생단위가 분석되었다. 조사구역의 임분구조는 구실잣밤나무가 가장 높은 밀도(1,777 개체/ha) 및 흉고단면적 ($90.3m^2/ha$)을 나타내었다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제44권2호
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• pp.62-71
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• 2020

Understanding vegetation structure and the relationship with environmental factors has been crucial for restoration and conservation of riparian zones. In this study, we conducted field survey in a riparian zone of Namhan River in South Korea both before and after flooding in order to understand temporal and spatial variations of riparian vegetation. There were significant temporal and spatial variations in species composition, and distribution patterns of vegetation were different along a gradient of elevation above the water level. At low elevation, Zizania latifolia was dominant throughout the field survey periods, and Bidens frondosa began to grow late and dominated both in post-flooding 1 and 2. Prior to flooding, Scirpus radicans and Polygonum thunbergii were widely distributed at middle elevation, while Artemisia vulgaris, Phragmites australis, and Miscanthus sacchariflorus were dominant at high elevation. After flooding, P. thunbergii was dominant at middle elevation with most other species decreasing, and more invasive or pioneer plants, including Artemisia princeps, H. scandens, and Sicyos angulatus, were observed at high elevation. Species composition and distribution patterns were homogeneous at low elevation, whereas dynamic variations of vegetation were observed both temporally and spatially at higher elevations. Elevation and distance from the water front were the most principal factors governing vegetation structure. Furthermore, soil physicochemical properties were also found to determine species composition and distribution patterns. These results indicate that vegetation structure in the riparian zones is formed by the combined effects of hydrological regime and soil physicochemical properties, inherent characteristics of species, and interspecific competition. Understanding of temporal and spatial variations of riparian vegetation may provide useful insights into ecological restoration and conservation of the vegetation within the riparian zones.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.117-131
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• 2017

This study was conducted to draw vegetation landscape elements in the ancient literature, investigate plant community structure, understand vegetation structure, and suggest reasonal conservation management methods. As a result of analyzing ancient literature, geomorphological landscapes in Guryong valley were canyon landscape and valley surrounded in Mt. Chiak. Plant landscape factors were as followed. Rhododendron spp. spread around valley. Also, Pinus densiflora communities were distributed in Guryong valley around. Especially, the entrance zones of Guryong valley were described as covered with Pinus densiflora and Whangchangkumpyo(黃腸禁標). Therefore, it was estimated that entry of Guryong valley was covered with Pinus densiflora community landscape. As for current vegetation result, the main vegetation was divided into mixed deciduous broad-leaved trees community and Pinus densiflora community. As a result of analysis by TWINSPAN for community classification, five communities(Deciduous broadleaved trees, Pinus densiflora, Pinus densiflora-Abies holophylla, Abies holophylla, and Pinus koraiensis community) were classified. To maintain historic plant landscape and conserve crucial resources, Pinus densiflora community was classified as concentrated conservation management area($105,472m^2$). To maintain Pinus densiflora landscape which has high historical and cultural value of Guryong valley, it was considered that active density control of lower layer vegetation would be necessary. Accordingly, to conserve P. densiflora landscape, Whangchangkumpyo(?腸禁標), that area was separated into Pinus densiflora lower layer forest management area($84,029m^2$) and Pinus densiflora seedling conservation management area($21,443m^2$). In understory of Pinus densiflora lower layer flora, the target tree species for elimination and management were Quercus serrata and Quercus mongolica. They were $4{\sim}6trees/100m^2$ and their average diameter was 7.1cm. To preserve Pinus densiflora seedlings, areas with Sasa borealis, the ground vegetation of Pinus densiflora community, rate of 80% or more should be selected as priority management areas and concentrated elimination and management of Sasa borealis should be implemented. Likewise, traditional Pinus densiflora forest is a historically cultural heritage to preserve with sustainable interest and survey. Efficient management method through systematic monitoring system should be made.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제30권5호
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• pp.896-907
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• 2016

본 연구는 희귀 및 특산식물과 멸종위기야생식물 II급으로 지정되어 있는 세뿔투구꽃의 자생지 환경을 조사하여 보전 및 복원 시 기초자료를 제공하고자 한다. 조사결과 세뿔투구꽃의 자생지는 해발고도 260-728m범위와 경사 $4-39^{\circ}$의 계곡부에 주로 생육하는 것으로 조사되었다. 식생 및 관속식물 조사결과 7개 지역의 20개 방형구내에서 조사된 관속식물은 총 147분류군이 출현하였으며, 각 조사구내 초본층 피도와 빈도를 기초로 한 세뿔투구꽃의 중요치를 산출한 결과 평균 24.3%로 나타났다. 종다양도는 1.23로 산출되었으며, 우점도와 균등도는 각각 0.22와 0.77로 확인되었다. 토양분석 결과 토성은 미사질양토(4site)와 사질양토(2site), 양토(1site) 순으로 나타났으며, 유기물함량은 7.83%, 전질소함량은 0.35%, pH는 5.69으로 측정되었다. 환경요인과 개체군특성에 기초한 상관분석에서는 세뿔투구꽃의 자생지에서 엽록소와 경사도간의 강한 부의상관이 인정되었고, 개화율과 토양습도는 부의상관이 인정되었다. 자생지의 안정적인 유지를 위해서는 서식지 보전이 중요하며 서식지 주변에 보호구역을 설정이 필요하다고 판단된다.

• Ecology and Resilient Infrastructure
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• 제6권4호
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• pp.267-276
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• 2019

상주 공검지는 8세기에 축조된 고대 유적 저수지로서 습지보호지역으로 지정되어 있다. 이곳에서 지속가능한 보전 전략을 수립하는데 필요한 기초자료를 수집하기 위하여, 현존 식생을 분류하고 식생도를 작도하며 식생의 구조적 특징을 파악하고 환경과의 관계를 규명하였다. 공검지 습지보호지역에서는 저습지, 하천, 산림, 초지, 농경지, 과수원 식생에 속하는 총 26개 식물군집이 분류되었다. 탈경향대응분석 (detrended correspondence analysis) 결과에 따르면 습지 식생의 구조는 주로 수심과 인간 교란에 따라서 영향을 받았다. 저수지 습지에서는 통발, 마름과 같은 부수식물과 연꽃, 부들류와 같은 정수식물이 수면을 완전히 피복하고 있었다. 2014년 이후에 점차 정수식물과 습생식물의 분포 면적이 늘어나는 육역화가 빠르게 진행되고 있었다. 습지보호지역의 지속가능한 보전과 복원을 위하여, 지형과 식생을 복원하고, 수문 체계를 회복시키며, 습지로부터 산지까지의 생태계 연결성을 회복한 것이 필요하다고 생각된다.