This study investigates how lake morphology, water quality, and water-level fluctuations (WLF) collectively shape wetland plant communities across 90 lakes in the Republic of Korea. By analyzing morphological indices (Index of Basin Permanence; IBP, Rawson Index; RI), WLF, water quality, and vegetation data, we identified four distinct lake groups through cluster analysis. Group C, comprising large dams, was characterized by the highest IBP and extreme WLF. Despite having favorable water quality, this group exhibited the lowest species richness, suggesting that severe physical disturbance from WLF is a primary limiting factor for wetland plant community. In contrast, Group A (estuarine reservoirs) showed stable water levels but high nutrient concentrations, which led to eutrophic conditions and communities dominated by a few tolerant species. Group D, which included small agricultural reservoirs and floodplain wetlands, had complex shorelines (highest RI) and supported the higher diversity of aquatic plants. This indicates that habitat heterogeneity can mitigate moderate physical disturbances and enhance richness. Canonical Correspondence Analysis and Variation Partitioning Analysis revealed that community structure is primarily influenced by hydrological disturbance, chemical stress (eutrophication), salinity, and shoreline complexity. These analyses confirmed that the interplay of these environmental factors explains community variation more effectively than any single factor alone. Our findings demonstrate that lake plant communities are shaped by a complex interaction of geomorphological, hydrological, and chemical factors. Therefore, effective lake management must adopt an integrated approach, considering both water-level regulation and shoreline complexity to enhance ecological integrity.

식물은 고유한 생태적지위를 가지고 있고 생태적지위는 물리적인 환경요인 만으로 설명할 수 없고 공간적인 개념을 포함하여 설명하는 것이 필요하다. 다양한 생육지를 포함하여 조사하고 생육지의 질적인 측면을 평가에 고려하는 것은 중요하다. 함안, 의령 및 질날늪 일원에서 총 21회(22일)에 걸쳐 출현식물을 조사하였고 그 결과로 139과 447속 826종 13아종 53변종 2품종 894분류군으로 정리되었다. 함안 지역에서는 127과 385속 642종 11아종 45변종 1품종 699분류군, 의령 지역에서는 130과 384속 657종 10아종 43변종 2품종 712분류군이 조사되었다. 남강의 지류 습지인 질날늪 일원에 대한 조사로는 102과 289속 455종 9아종 24변종 1품종 489분류군이 조사되었다. 환경부지정 멸종위기 야생식물은 세뿔투구꽃과 가시연이 조사되었고 고유종으로는 19분류군이 조사되었다. 식물구계학적특정식물 Ⅴ등급 4분류군, Ⅳ등급 12분류군이 조사되었다. 멸종위기야생식물을 포함한 주요 식물은 대부분 소규모 분포지를 점유하였고 개체수도 적었다. 조사지역의 습지에서 핵심적인 식물은 가시연으로 평가되는데 최근 종자의 공급원이 훼손되었기 때문으로 평가되었다. 외래식물은 총 98분류군이 조사되었고 귀화율은 10.96, 도시화지수는 15.88이었다. 생태계교란 식물은 환삼덩굴, 돼지풀, 단풍잎돼지풀, 미국쑥부쟁이, 가시박, 도깨비가지, 가시상추, 양미역취, 물참새피 9 분류군이 조사되었다. 단풍잎돼지풀은 비교적 최근에 확산한 것으로 평가되었고 가시박은 남강 주변에 걸쳐 군락을 형성하고 있었다. 조사지역에서 환삼덩굴, 칡 및 외래식물의 확산에 따라 식물다양성이 높다고 평가되는 가장자리 공간이 축소되 는 추세였다. 따라서 향후 지역적으로 식물다양성의 감소가 예상되었다.

This study investigated the wetland plant community in Mije Reservoir, Gunsan City, during September and October 2024, emphasizing its ecological significance as a primary producer and habitat provider within agricultural reservoir ecosystems. The reservoir was divided into 14 distinct sectors to comprehensively assess spatial plant distribution patterns. Aquatic plants were sampled using collection anchors deployed at the water’s edge, while hygrophytes and emergent macrophytes were surveyed along transects extending from the water’s edge to the embankment. A total of 192 vascular plant species were identified, of which 73 were classified as wetland plant species, encompassing diverse life forms: 36 hygrophytes, 17 emergent macrophytes, 6 floating-leaf species, 3 free-floating species, and 11 submerged species. Notably, the survey documented the presence of two endangered species, Euryale ferox and Cicuta virosa, alongside eight invasive alien plant species. A comparative analysis with a prior survey conducted in 2008 revealed a substantial increase of 54 wetland plant species. Currently, Mije Reservoir is subject to intensive aquatic plant removal management due to observed excessive proliferation and cyanobacterial bloom. However, the presence of endangered species underscores the critical need for a more nuanced reservoir vegetation management strategy that integrates the spatial distribution and conservation status of these ecologically important wetland plants.

This study analyzed the spatiotemporal changes of wetlands in the Saemangeum watershed by comparing topographic maps from the 1918 and 2015, and analyzed the changes in connectivity among wetland habitats through wetland network analysis. The results showed that wetlands that were widely distributed around rivers and estuaries in the past have been largely lost, while artificial reservoirs around agricultural lands have increased in the upper reaches. Although the wetland area including artificial reservoirs increased slightly, most of the natural wetlands around the river channel were lost, and the dominant wetland type and distribution in the watershed changed significantly. In particular, the connectivity between coastal wetlands and inland wetlands decreased and the connectivity around small reservoirs increased, resulting in a disconnection of the wetland network structure. These changes may have a negative impact on the movement of wetland organisms and the circulation of materials, and further affecting the stability of the Saemangeum watershed ecosystem. In order to restore wetland biodiversity in the Saemangeum watershed, it is necessary to restore the past wetland areas and monitor the remaining wetlands. It is urgent to establish resilient governance and develop a restoration plan to maintain connectivity among marine, freshwater, and terrestrial ecosystems.

본 연구는 지리산국립공원 내 설산습지의 식물상 및 식생 구조를 조사한 것으로, 향후 변화 추적을 위한 기초자료를 제공하고, 나아가 관리 및 보존 방안을 제안하고자 수행되었다. 관속식물 조사 결과, 68과 138속 170종, 3아종, 20변종, 4품종으로 총 197분류군이 확인되었다. 주요 종으로는 특산식물인 키버들과 매미꽃 등 6종, 희귀식물인 물들메나무 등 3종, 그리고 식물구계학적 특정식물 5등급에 해당하는 문수조릿대 등이 포함되었다. 습지선호도에 따른 분류 결과, 전체 197종 중 습지식물은 28종(14.2%)으로 확인되었다. 목본층에서는 버드나무가 우점하였으나 초본층은 수위에 따라 식생 구성이 달랐다. 수위가 지표면보다 높은 영역에서는 절대습지식물과 임의습지식물이, 수위가 지표면과 일치 하는 영역에서는 임의습지식물과 양생식물이, 수위가 지표면 아래인 영역에서는 절대육상식물의 세력이 우세하였다. 석축의 상태와 지표수 유입량은 습지의 현재 상태 유지를 결정하는 핵심 변수로 작용하였다. 따라서 방치된 계단식 논 습지의 보전을 위해서는 석축, 수로, 지형 등 물리적 환경과 동식물에 대한 지속적인 모니터링 결과를 기반으로 한 체계적인 관리가 필수적인 것으로 판단되었다.

This study investigated the distribution and growth performance of Bolboschoenus planiculmis under varying estuarine environmental conditions. We aimed to determine the optimal planting methods and environmental conditions with respect to salinity, soil texture, and tidal regimes on its growth performance. Our findings revealed a significant reduction in B. planiculmis coverage, shrinking to 955,393 m2 in 2024, representing only 38.59% of that compared to 2004. The plant’s survival rate exhibited a clear salinity gradient: 0 ppt (89±8.01%)>5 ppt (64±4.56%)>15 ppt (37±4.25%)>30 ppt (0±0.00%). Planting density significantly influenced growth, with 24 tubers m-2 yielding the highest number of plants per tuber (14.67±0.33). A planting depth of 5 cm proved optimal for tuber germination and growth. Soil texture analysis demonstrated that a lower sand content promoted growth, with the highest density observed in soil containing 10% sand (435±6.96 plants m-2). Tidal influence also played an important role, with areas experiencing regular tidal fluctuations fostering the most successful growth. Planting tubers or young plants with attached tubers in these tidal zones led to the highest survival rates and biomass.

잠자리목은 습지 생태계의 환경의 질을 나타내는 생물 지표로 알려져 있으며, 이들의 분포와 풍부도는 습지 생태계 평가 및 생물다양성의 척 도로 활용된다. 본 연구는 환경부에서 지정·관리하는 습지보호지역 25개소를 대상으로 습지 유형별 잠자리목 분포 현황을 분석하여 서식지 보전 및 기후변화에 따른 종의 분포 변화에 관한 자료를 제공하기 위해 수행되었다. 조사 결과, 총 10과 67종이 확인되었으며, 잠자리과(Libellulidae) 24종 으로 가장 많이 관찰되었고 하천습지 52종, 산지습지 50종, 호수습지 30종, 인공습지 32종이 확인되었다. 기후변화 생물지표종인 푸른아시아실잠 자리(Ischnura senegalensis)와 연분홍실잠자리(Ceriagrion nipponicum)는 서식지가 점차 북쪽으로 확장되고 있는 것으로 나타났다. 고유종인 꼬마 측범잠자리(Nihonogomphus minor)와 산측범잠자리(Asiagomphus melanopsoides)는 개체군 크기가 작아 지속적인 모니터링을 통한 관리 방안이 필요할 것으로 보인다. 본 연구결과는 습지보호구역에 분포하는 잠자리의 생태적 특성을 조사하여 습지 생태계의 보전과 관리를 위한 기초자료로 활용될 것이다.

The Ansan Reclaimed Wetland, reclaimed in 1986 and maintained for 38 years, underwent two wetland function assessments to develop strategies for enhancing biodiversity and conservation. The biota of the reclaimed wetland showed an increase in the number of species observed across most taxa, while the number of amphibian and reptile species decreased. Among legally protected species and specific species, Aix galericulata and Lefua costata were not observed, whereas Libellula angelina were introduced. The results were categorized into “protection or improvement” and “enhancement.” Proposed conservation measures include removing planted shrubs, maintaining waterways, and installing gabion structures and wildlife corridors.

횡성 포동습지의 어류상 및 어류군집 특징을 밝히기 위해 6개 지점을 선정하여 2023년 4월부터 10월까지 3회 조사를 실시하였다. 어류의 채집은 하천에서는 족대와 투망, 일각망을, 호내에서는 족대와 투망, 삼중자망, 삼각망을 사용하였다. 조사결과, 6개 지점에서 5목 12과 33종 5,616개가 채집되었으며, 우점종은 참붕어(29.5%), 아우점종은 피라미(24.1%)였고, 그 다음으로 참갈겨니(10.3%), 빙어(8.3%), 붕어(5.7%), 돌고기(4.0%), 긴몰개(3.7%), 떡붕어(2.8%) 등의 순으로 우세하였 다. 환경부지정 멸종위기 야생생물은 II급 한강납줄개와 돌상어 2종이 채집되었고, 한국고유종은 한강납줄개, 쉬리, 긴몰개, 돌상어, 돌마자, 참갈겨니, 참종개, 새코미꾸리, 눈동자개, 퉁가리, 꺽지, 얼록동사리 12종(고유화율 36.4%)이 확인되었다. 회유성(강하형) 어종은 뱀장어 1종, 육봉형 어류는 빙어와 밀어 2종이 채집되었으며, 외래어종은 이스라엘잉어와 떡붕어, 배스 3종이 채집되었는데, 이중 배스는 생태계교란 생물로 지정된 종이다. 횡성 포동습지는 하천생태계와 호소생태계가 함께 있기 때문에 다양한 어류 서식지를 제공하고 있어 멸종위기종 한강납줄개와 돌상어를 포함하여 많은 종이 서식하여 보존가치 가 높은 곳으로 판단되었다. 하지만 교란요인으로 하천공사와 하천내에 설치된 보, 생태계교란 생물 배스의 서식 등이 확인되어 종합적인 보존대책이 요구되었다.

This study applied a camera trapping method to investigate species diversity of birds and mammals in Jingwan-dong Wetland located in Bukhansan National Park, Seoul, Korea. The objectives of this study were to (1) verify the efficiency of the camera trapping method through a combination of literature and observation surveys, and to (2) propose it as an effective monitoring method to assessing changes in biodiversity. From February 2022 to June 2022, a total of six cameras were installed for 121 days to conduct camera trapping in three aquatic environments. As a result, a total of 14,742 videos were obtained with a data acquisition rate of 59.2%. Analysis of the data identified a total of 20 families and 47 species of birds with 7 families and 8 species of mammals. When previous field observation data compiled from the past 10 years starting from 2011 were analyzed, a total of 33 families and 90 species of birds with 5 families and 6 species of mammals were identified. Camera trapping in Jingwan-dong Wetland recorded species list, including 3 families and 3 species of bird and 2 families and 2 species of mammal not observed in the past decade. Thus, camera trapping, which complements temporal limitations of field survey, can be an effective monitoring method for rapidly changing biodiversity if spatial limitations are improved. Resulting species lists can serve as a basis for future restoration and management plans.

This note summarizes the application of zooplankton indices for water quality management and estimation based on main research topics of articles focusing on wetland ecosystems, topics that are remained poorly investigated in S. Korea. The aquatic ecosystem-based consists of indices that respond to different target environmental factors, including environmental disturbance. Among the major indicator species and biota, we reviewed that management strategy for the wetland environment has to be focused more on small-sizes, in terms of zooplankton ecology and indices. The ecology of zooplankton communities in freshwater ecosystem has been the focus of an increasing number of studies since 2019, and considerable progress has been made in understanding the major mechanisms involved in regulating their abundance, diversity and spatio-temporal patterns. Even though studies on the freshwater ecosystem in Korea have a long history, a few of studies on zooplankton biota were conducted at wetlands. We suggested the candidate zooplankton indices proposed by the U.S. EPA and EU to suit Korean conditions. In the step of selecting metrics, the best available metrics are species-related variables, such as composition and abundance, as well as richness and diversity. Overall, in spite of several limitations, the development of a plankton-based multivariate assessment method in Korea wetlands is possible using mostly field research data. Later, it could be improved based on qualitative metrics on zooplankton, and with the emergence of further survey data. The present information can be used as basic information for researchers who are dealing with aquatic environments and its interaction with organisms.

In this study, in order to analyze the water purification efficiency according to the influent water conditions of artificial wetlands, the purification efficiency was compared at two points where sewage treatment water flows in and one point where good effluent flows in. As a result of reviewing the results of the analysis of influent and effluent and the removal efficiency, the T-N and T-P removal efficiency was calculated at 54.7% and 77.4%, respectively, for the two points where sewage treatment water was treated, the treatment efficiency of SS 90.8%, BOD 51.1%, TOC 30.6%, T-N 38.8%, T-P 55.3% was shown. As a result, the efficiency of removing pollutants in the artificial wetland was found to be proportional to the concentration of influent water, and in order to create an efficient artificial wetland, it is judged that thorough review and management at the design stage are necessary considering that the removal efficiency of high-concentration contaminated water was high.

Most wetlands worldwide have suffered from extensive human exploitation. Unfortunately they have been less explored compared to river and lake ecosystems despite their ecological importance and economic values. This is the same case in Korea. This study was aimed to estimate the assemblage attributes and distribution characteristics of benthic macroinvertebrates for fifty wetlands distributed throughout subtropical Jeju Island in 2021. A total of 133 taxa were identified during survey periods belonging to 53 families, 19 orders, 5 classes and 3 phyla. Taxa richness ranged from 4 to 31 taxa per wetland with an average of 17.5 taxa. Taxa richness and abundance of predatory insect groups such as Odonata, Hemiptera and Coleoptera respectively accounted for 67.7% and 68.2% of the total. Among them Coleoptera were the most diverse and abundant. Taxa richness and abundance did not significantly differ from each wetland type classified in accordance with the National Wetland Classification System. There were three endangered species (Clithon retropictum, Lethocerus deyrolli and Cybister (Cybister) chinensis) and several restrictively distributed species only in Jeju Island. Cluster analysis based on the similarity in the benthic macroinvertebrate composition largely classified 50 wetlands into two major clusters: small wetlands located in lowland areas and medium-sized wetlands in middle mountainous regions. All cluster groups displayed significant differences in wetland area, long axis, percentage of fine particles and macrophyte composition ratio. Indicator Species Analysis selected 19 important indicators with the highest indicator value of Ceriagrion melanurum at 63%, followed by Noterus japonicus (59%) and Polypylis hemisphaerula (58%). Our results are expected to provide fundamental information on the biodiversity and habitat environments for benthic macroinvertebrates in wetland ecosystems, consequently helping to establish conservation and restoration plans for small wetlands relatively vulnerable to human disturbance.

The conservation of wetland ecosystems has a significant role in climate change. Notably, the Han River Protected Area, including the Siam-ri wetland and Janghang wetland, provides high biodiversity value. Thus, it is necessary to comprehensively evaluate the function and value of wetland ecosystems. This study evaluated the ecosystem services of Siam-ri and Janghang Wetlands located in the Han River Protected Area using the Rapid Assessment Wetland Ecosystem Services approach, a function-oriented ecosystem analysis. The results were calculated using the Ecosystem Services Index formula to analyze wetland ecosystem services. We also assessed the key ecosystem services based on a focus group interview. We identified that the supporting and cultural services index scores were relatively high in the study area. The results can provide helpful information for sustainable wetland conservation, conservation planning as primary data, and raising awareness for the Han River Protected Area.

본 연구는 야생조류 생물음향 탐지와 현장 조사의 결과 비교를 통해 효과적인 야생조류 조사 방법을 제시하는데 목적이 있다. 연구대상지는 제주 동백동산과 1100고지 습지였다. 생물음향 탐지 기간은 2020년 12개월간이었다. 생물음향 탐지는 시간당 1분씩, .wav, 44,100Hz 포맷으로 생물음향 측정장비(Song meter SM4)를 각 연구대상지에 설치하여 녹음하였다. 현장 조사는 Banjade et al. (2019)의 ｢제주 동백동산과 1100고지 습지의 조류군집 장기간 동향｣ 결과를 인용하였다. 연구결 과는 다음과 같다. 첫 번째, 생물음향 탐지 기법을 통해 확인된 조류상은 동백동산에서 29과 46종, 1100고지 습지에서 16과 25종이었다. 두 번째, 울음 빈도를 통해 나타난 종 구성은 동백동산에서 직박구리(33.62%), 섬휘파람새(12.13%), 동박새(9.77%) 순으로 나타났고, 1100고지 습지에서 큰부리까마귀(27.34%), 섬휘파람새(19.43%), 직박구리(16.56%) 순으 로 나타났다. 세 번째, 동백동산에서 실시한 현장 조사의 경우 2009년 39종, 2012년 51종, 2015년 35종, 2018년 45종이 조사되었고, 생물음향 탐지를 통해 46종이 확인되었다. 1100고지 습지에서 실시한 현장 조사의 경우 2009년 37종, 2012년 42종, 2015년 34종, 2018년 38종이 조사되었고, 생물음향 탐지를 통해 25종이 확인되었다. 종합적으로 현장 조사를 통해 동백동산에서 확인된 78종 중 43.6%인 34종, 1100고지 습지에서 확인된 47종 중 38.3%인 18종이 생물음향 탐지로 확인되었 다. 네 번째, 현장 조사에서 확인되지 않았지만, 생물음향 탐지를 통해 확인된 종은 동백동산에서 9과 12종, 1100고지 습지에서 3과 7종으로 대표적으로 소쩍새, 솔부엉이와 같은 야행성 조류, 쇠유리새, 울새와 같은 나그네새, 도래하는 개체수가 상대적으 로 적은 황여새, 솔잣새와 같은 겨울철새가 있다. 다섯 번째, 현장 조사에서 확인된 종 중에서 생물음향 탐지를 통해 확인되지 않은 종은 동백동산에서 18과 48종, 1100고지 습지에서 14과 27종으로 대표적으로 백로과, 수리과, 솔딱새과가 있다. 본 연구는 국내에서 생물음향 장비 운용을 통한 조류 연구가 활성화되고 있는 가운데 현장 조사와 생물음향 탐지를 병행했을 때 효과적인 조사를 실시할 수 있다는 기초 자료를 작성했다는 점에서 의미가 있다.

Daechung Reservoir has been suffering from severe cyanobacterial blooming periodically due to the water pollutants from the watershed, especially nutrients from nonpoint sources. As a countermeasure, an artificial wetland was constructed to mitigate the pollutant load from the watershed by utilizing the vegetation. We investigated the water quality of the influent and outflow of the wetland during years 2014~2020 to evaluate the performance of pollutant removal through the wetland. Major pollutants (e.g. BOD, COD, SS, T-N, and T-P) were largely reduced during the retention in the wetland while nutrients removal was more efficient than that of organic matters. Pollutant removal efficiency for different inflow concentrations was also investigated to estimate the wetland’s capability as a way of managing nonpoint sources. The efficiency of water treatment was significantly higher when inflow concentrations were above 75th percentile for all pollutant, implying the wetland can be applied to the pre-treatment of high pollution load including initial rainfall runoff. Furthermore, the yearly variation of removal efficiency for seven years was analyzed to better understand long-term trends in water treatment of the wetland. The annual treatment efficiency of T-P was very high in the early stages of vegetation growth with high concentration of inflow water. However, it was confirmed that the concentration of inflow water decreased, vegetation stabilized, and the treatment efficiency gradually decreased as the soil was saturated. The findings of the study suggest that artificial wetlands can be an effective method for controlling harmful algal blooms by alleviating pollutant load from the tributaries of Daechung Reservoir.