This study was carried out to select new pelleting binder and material for seeds from Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance and Alnus sibirica Fisch. ex Turcz. The optimum treatments of the various concentrations and species of priming agents to improve seed germination of both woody medicinal plants were also estimated. Germinability was increased when the seeds of Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance was soaked in -1.0 MPa of PEG6000 solution at 15℃ for 4 days significantly, the optimum treatment for improving germination of Alnus sibirica Fisch. ex Turcz was observed when the tested seeds was soaked in 100 mM of KCl at 15℃ for 4 days. The influence of physical and chemical properties of pelleting solid materials, the mixture of gypsum, diatomaceous earth, dalma ceramic and vermicuolite (6:1:1:1 ratio) were found as the best pelleting materials for Fraxinus rhynchophylla Hance and Alnus sibirica Fisch. ex Turcz. seeds. To satisfy the requirements of absorption and compatibility for multi-layer seed pelleting, SGPA (Starch-grafted cross-linked polyacrylates) hydrogel was prepared using starch, acrylonitrile, ceric ammonium nitrate, nitric acid, methyl alcohol and potassium hydroxide. The resulting SGPA hydrogel showed high water absorption but not plant compatibility. It suggested that seed pelleting using pelleting materials and SGPA hydrogel (multi-layer coating) after priming agent treatment is to increase germinability and seedling growth and it can reduced irrigation labours and can also save seed.

The purpose of this study is to analyze seasonal distribution of insects, birds, fishes, and benthos for Gongji stream in Chuncheon and to explore some strategies towards creating a desirable close-to-nature stream. The number of species occurred in the study stream was 23 for butterflies and 149 for other insects, 23 for birds, 15 for fishes, and 47 for benthos. The study stream was dominated by Artogenia rapae, Polygonia caureum, Cyntia cardui for butterflies, and Passer montanus, Anas crecca, Anas platyrhynchos for birds. The dominant species were Rhynchocypris oxycephalus, Zacco platypus, Carassius auratus for fishes, and Limnodrilus sp. 2, Chironomus sp. 2, Hydropsyche KUb for benthos. Attracting insect species of higher density requires planting of host plant species and stabilization of plant coverage against disturbances. To enhance species diversity and density of birds, it is desirable to provide diverse habitats including preservation of downstream wetland and natural vegetation, creation of sand bars and islands with sand and gravel, and restriction of traffic passing and parking. Restoring fish and benthos habitats needs improvement of water quality, layout of gravels and stones on sand-dominant streambed, and use of close-to-nature revetment techniques.

The purpose of this study is to analyze seasonal changes in structure and landscape of Gongji stream corridor in Chuncheon, and to suggest some guidelines to contribute to creating a desirable close-to- nature stream. The study seasonally surveyed floodplain and revetment conditions, channel micro-topography, streamflow level and velocity, and vegetational cover. Flooding, water level, and vegetation were major factors of affecting seasonal changes in streambed structure and stream landscape. Small sand bars and islands were considerably disturbed by flooding and water level change. However, large islands and sand bars in the upper and middle section of the study stream remained or reappeared even after flooding. Flooding also tended to repeat channel sedimentation at the same spot. Controlling water volume of the Euiam Lake, which is adjacent to the study stream, caused higher water level downstream in the dry seasons. The majority of vegetation in sand bars and islands was washed away by the floods. Vehicle passing, crop cultivation, and ball game were other elements which disturbed vegetation in the floodplain. Creating a close-to-nature stream should reflect micro-topographical changes of channel by flooding, prevent improper vehicle entry and human use, and remove concrete material in the revetment and floodplain.

본 연구는 한국과 일본의 특정 도시내 주거녹지의 미기후개선 및 CO2 농도저감 효과를 계량화하였다. 또한, 도시수목에 의한 화재방지의 효과를 검토하고, 그들 효과를 함께 증진하기 위한 녹지계획 및 관리 전략을 제시하였다. 수목 생장기간 중 평균 온도는 수목피도 12% 및 22%인 지구에서 녹지부재의 지구보다 각각 0.5℃, 1.2℃ 더 낮았다. 수목의 호당 연간 CO2, 흡수량과 O2, 생산량은 수목피도가 2배 더 높은 지구에서 3배 더 많았다. 수목피도 22% 지구의 수목은 광합성과 에너지 절약을 통해 지구 총 CO2배출량의 약 3%를 해마다 상쇄시켰고, 지구내 거주민 모두가 연간 필요로 하는 산소량의 약 10%를 생산하는 중요한 역할을 담당하였다. 흉고직경 15cm인 느티나무 한 그루의 8월 하루 증산량은 7,100kca1/h(사무실 24평용) 냉방능력을 가진 냉방기를 12시간 동안 약 3대 가동하는 효과와 같았다. 또한, 그 수목은 해마다 32리터의 휘발유 소비에 따른 CO2, 배출량을 상쇄시켰고, 한 사람이 68일간 호흡하는데 필요한 산소량을 생산하였다. 화재 방지를 비롯한 미기후개선 및 CO2 농도저감의 효과를 증진하기 위해, 수종선정 , 건물주변 식재기법, 녹지확충, 식생관리 등과 관련된 도시 주거녹지의 적정한 계획 및 관리전략을 제시하였다. 제안한 전략은 현존 단독주거지에서는 물론 새로운 주거단지를 조성하는데 유용하게 적용될 수 있을 것으로 기대한다.