Endemic species are defined as taxa that naturally inhabit and grow within a specific area. Because they easily face regional extinction, continuous management is required. In this study, stable isotope analysis, length-weight relationships (LWRs), and condition factor (K) estimation were applied to oily bitterling Acheilognathus koreensis inhabiting three representative rivers including the Geum River basin, Seomjin River basin, and Tamjin River basin to compare ecological property and related biological conditions. Based on the corrected isotope value to account for difference in carbon isotope ratio (δ13C) of POM, Δδ13CA.koreensis-POM, estimated isotope niche areas of A. koreensis between Geum and Tamjin River populations were highly overlapped while those of the Seomjin River population were discriminated from other habitats, indicating differences in major diet sources among habitats. In addition, LWRs for the Seomjin River population showed a good growth with a b value of 3.155 compared to Geum and Tamjin River populations which showed relatively low growth rates of 2.888 and 2.968, respectively. Fluctuation of the K value of the A. koreensis tended to decrease with growth in the Geum River while that of the Seomjin River population exhibited the highest increasing trend. This study confirmed differences in diet resources among habitats for A. koreensis, which resulted growth and fatness variations for each population. Our results can be used as basic information for effective conservation and management strategies of A. koreensis populations.

본 연구는 한국 특산식물이자 희귀식물인 물들메나무를 대상으로 분포 현황과 생육환경 특성, 종조성을 바탕으로 생태적 특성을 구명하였다. 물들메나무가 출현한 입지를 대상으로 생육환경 조건의 기재 및 식물사회학적 방법에 따라 식생조사가 수행되었으며, 출현종 양상과 환경변수의 상관관계 분석, 출현종의 식물 형질 분석을 수행하였다. 총 12개 지역, 28개 조사구에서 물들메나무 우점 입지 19개, 비우점 입지 9개가 확인되었으며, 총 155분류군이 출현하였 다. 물들메나무 조사구의 생육환경은 한국 식생기후를 기준으로 대부분 온대북부 낙엽활엽수림대에 위치하여 한랭한 입지이며, 해발고도는 평균 859m, 암석노출도는 평균 60.4%, 토양노출도는 평균 24.7%, 경사도는 평균 18.7˚로 나타났 다. 출현종 중 상위 P-NCD(백분율기여도)에 해당하는 분류군은 대부분 계곡 식생에 출현하는 분류군으로 특기되었다. 환경변수의 상관관계 분석에서 해발고도가 가장 큰 상관관계를 보였으며, 그 다음은 암석노출도로 확인되었다. 물들메 나무림의 동태는 교목수종에 해당하는 분류군 중 관목층과 초본층에서 물들메나무가 높은 P-NCD값을 보여 지속적으 로 유지될 것으로 보인다. 현재 물들메나무가 출현하는 입지의 대부분은 국립공원, 도립공원, 군립공원 등의 보호구역 내에 출현하여 인위적 교란요인이 비교적 적은 편이나, 일부 국가보호구역 미지정 지역의 경우 숲가꾸기 사업 또는 신규 등산로 개설로 인한 생육지 질의 쇠퇴 가능성이 있으므로, 이들 지역에 대하여 산림유전자원보호구역 설정과 같은 관리 방안이 제안되었다. 또한 물들메나무의 다양한 환경조건을 기반으로 잠재적 분포 가능 입지 파악 및 현지 외 보전 후보지역 설정을 위한 후속 조치 및 연구가 수행되어야 할 것이다.

Researching and estimating the ecological characteristics of target fish species is crucial for fisheries resource management. The results of these estimates significantly influence stock assessments and management reference points such as size limit and closed seasons. Recently, ecological characteristics have been changing due to overfishing, climate change, and marine pollution, making continuous estimation and monitoring essential. This study analyzed the ecological changes in small yellow croaker (Larimichthys polyactis) resources in Korea over 24 years (2000-2023) using biological data (growth and gonad traits). By estimating the annual length-weight relationship and length at maturity (L50 and L95), we interpreted the numerical trends of early maturation due to resource depletion. The parameter b of the length-weight relationship, indicating the nutritional status of the resources, showed a slight increase over the years, suggesting relatively good nutritional status (b > 3.0) during most periods. Trend analysis between length at maturity and biomass indicated that as biomass decreased, maturity length also decreased.

본 연구는 불갑산도립공원의 식생 특성을 밝히고자 시행되었다. 불갑산도립공원 내 64개의 조사구(단위면적 100㎡) 를 설치하여 조사를 실시하였다. TWINSPAN과 DCA를 사용하여 군락분리를 실시한 결과, 소나무-굴참나무군락, 소나무-리기다소나무-졸참나무군락, 굴참나무-개서어나무군락, 갈참나무-굴참나무-층층나무군락, 갈참나무-굴피나무 군락, 활엽수혼효군락, 굴참나무군락으로 분리되었다. 식생군락구조 분석결과, 소나무와 낙엽성참나무류가 경쟁관계에 있는 군락은 소나무의 세력이 축소되고 있어 낙엽성참나무류로의 천이가 예상되며, 기타 활엽수림의 경우 현재의 상태가 유지될 것으로 보이나 난온대림 및 온대 남부 식생대에서 출현하는 참식나무와 비자나무가 함께 출현하고 있어 모니터링 등의 지속적인 관찰이 필요해 보인다. 군락별 종다양도는 경쟁이 활발한 소나무-리기다소나무-졸참나무 군락이 2.6654로 가장 높게 확인되었고, 계곡부의 우수 식생들로 이루어진 활엽수혼효군락이 1.2548로 가장 낮게 확인되었다. 교목층의 우점종 및 특징적인 수목을 대상으로 연령을 분석한 결과, 불갑산도립공원 식생군락의 수령은 대략 37~87년으로 확인되었으며, 이 중 천연기념물로 지정된 참식나무군락은 48~56년의 수령을 보였다.

This study examined the spatial morphological patterns of forest habitats and the characteristics of roadkill occurrences in the forests of Mungyeong, Yecheon, Yeongju, Andong, and Bonghwa in Gyeongsangbuk-do. It involved building a resistance map between habitats and analyzing connectivity based on the least-cost distance. The analysis of the distance between the forest habitat Cores derived from MSPA and roadkill points showed that roadkill occurrences were concentrated approximately 74.11 m away from the Cores, with most roadkills happening within 360 m from the habitats. The connectivity analysis between core habitats larger than 1 km2 revealed 141 core habitats and 242 least-cost paths between them. The corridor distance value was found to be highest in Mungyeong city, indicating an urgent need for strategies to enhance habitat connectivity there. This research is expected to serve as foundational data for developing strategies to enhance ecosystem connectivity and restore habitats, by analyzing ecosystem connectivity and roadkill issues due to habitat fragmentation.

This study investigated the distribution and diversity of spider communities living in natural and semi-natural environments located in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea, and thereby emphasizes the importance of urban planning and biodiversity conservation. In this study, we documented 128 spider species through pit-fall trapping, sweeping, and manual collection methods and analyzed their alpha and beta diversity, nestedness, and interactions. As a result, natural habitats (forests) showed higher biodiversity and more complex species interactions. Despite anthropogenic impacts, such as human activities, urban habitats have shown notable biodiversity. Nestedness analysis and association rule learning reveal diverse community structures in multiple habitats and intricate interspecies relationships. This study highlights the importance of habitat heterogeneity in supporting biodiversity and the importance of considering multiple ecological factors in urban planning.

The jewel beetle, Trachy dilaticeps Gebhardt, 1928 has been known to occur in Japan, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam hitherto. This species is typically distributed in Oriental region. In the case of Palaearctic region, it has only been documented in Japan (Kyushu). In this study, we report T. dilaticeps for the first time from Korea, along with its diagnostic characters. Ecological and distributional information is also provided herein.

2023년에 국내에서 보고된 적이 없던 외래흰개미 3종이 각각 인천, 서울, 창원에서 발견되었다. 종 동정 결과, 인천에서 출현한 종(Coptotermes gestroi)은 Subterranean termite로 밝혀졌으며, 서울과 창원에서 출현한 종 (Cryptotermes domesticus, Incisitermes minor)은 Drywood termite로 밝혀졌다. 본래 우리나라에는 Subterranean termite 흰개미가 2종이 분포하고 있다고 보고되어 있었으나, 새로운 과 또는 속의 외래흰개미가 발견되면서 국민 들의 우려가 커지고 있다. 국내에서는 일부 외래흰개미를 법적으로 지정(유입주의 생물 2종, 관리병해충 15종)하 여 관리하고 있는데, 해당 흰개미와 그 외의 신규 흰개미의 출현으로 인한 피해가 우려되는 상황이다. 본 연구에서 는 ‘23년 유입된 3종 및 기존 법정관리 외래흰개미, 그리고 국내 유입과 위해가 우려되는 외래흰개미 5과 (Archotermopsidae, Kalotermitidae, Rhinotermitidae, Termitidae, Termopsidae)를 조사하였으며, 이들의 생태적 특 징과 외국의 사례를 통해 외래흰개미 대비 방법에 대하여 고찰하였다.

As new AI techniques are developed and various types of big data accumulated, new approaches for pest management are also being attempted. Various spatio-temporal scale big data are being accumulated, and attempts are being made to utilize them to classify target objects and analyze their characteristics. Remote sensing data is widely used across various fields, and is being measured, stored, and shared in diverse formats. Hyperspectral imaging and satellite data are ecologically relevant big data, with distinct formats and potential applications. We will introduce real-world AI examples of utilizing hyperspectral image analysis, as well as estimating pest population density using satellite data.

Our study examined a total of 60 dead wood samples (Quercus spp.), collecting 30 samples each in summer and winter, and measured various environmental variables in the field. These samples were classified into three decay classes: fresh, intermediate, well-decayed. We sampled saproxylic beetles within the collected dead wood using emergence traps. Conducted a cluster analysis to explore their relationships of saproxylic beetle and environmental variables. Our results revealed that season and decay class were significant environmental variables affecting saproxylic beetle communities. These results highlight the sensitivity of saproxylic beetles to fluctuations of environment and climate. In summary, our study highlights the intricate relationships between environmental variables and saproxylic beetles and suggests that different types of dead wood should be maintained in forests.

Over four years (2020–2023), 305 traps were strategically placed across South Korea to collect data on Vespidae species. Our findings showed that Vespula flaviceps, Vespa crabro, and Vespula koreensis were the most frequently encountered species. Vespa velutina was also widespread, suggesting its successful integration into local ecosystems. The ARL analysis, using the “apriori” algorithm, identified significant co-occurrence patterns and potential interactions. The rules generated indicated both competitive and coexistent relationships with varying levels of association strength across different regions. Clustering analyses, including hierarchical and k-means clustering, grouped species based on their occurrence similarities. The distinct clusters formed in the analysis highlighted the unique ecological roles and interactions of V. velutina and other Vespidae species in South Korean ecosystems.

Q fever is a highly infectious tick-borne zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii, a major pathogen that can cause reproductive disorders in ruminants such as cattle. Being one of the livestock infectious diseases with uncelar causative factors and transmission routes, there is a high possibility of transmission between wildlife, disease vectors, and livestock. Despite extensive research due to its high infectivity and significant economic losses, much of the focus has been on aspects such as pathogen detection, immunodiagnosis, and veterinary medicine. However, understanding the ecological interaction between the vector (ticks) and reservoir hosts (rodents) is crucial for elucidation the transmission dynamics to livestock. In this presentation, we aim to discuss genetic variation analysis approaches and ecological co-occcurrence analysis to understand the transmission pathways between rodents, ticks, and cow.