자연환경은 인간의 삶과 밀접하게 연결되어 있으며, 다양한 형태로 혜택을 제공한다. 인간은 생태계로부터 직·간접적 인 혜택을 받는데, 이를 정량적으로 평가한 개념을 생태계서비스라고 한다. 본 연구는 산림유전자원보호구역, 습지보호 지역과 독특한 미기후현상으로 인해 북방계 및 고산식물이 잔존하여 보호 가치가 높은 풍혈지까지 3가지 유형을 대상으 로 생태계서비스를 평가하였다. 서식지질(Habitat Quality) 및 탄소저장량(Carbon)을 InVEST 모델을 활용하여 정량적 으로 분석하였으며, 연구 대상지는 산림유전자원보호구역(가지산, 불모산, 가덕도), 습지보호지역(사자평, 신불산, 화엄 늪), 풍혈지(밀양 얼음골, 의성 빙계계곡, 함화산) 총 9개 지역으로 선정하였다. 서식지질 분석 결과, 전체 평균은 0.83으로 나타났으며, 보호지역 내부의 서식지질이 외부보다 전반적으로 높았지만, 사자평 고산습지의 경우 억새군락지 로 인해 인공초지가 포함되어 내부가 서식지질이 더 낮게 나타났다. 또한, 서식지질이 높을수록 대상지 면적이 증가하 며, 위협 수준이 감소하는 경향이 나타났다. 이는 인위적 간섭과 개발이 위협요인과 직결되며, 서식지질 저하와 대상지 의 면적이 밀접한 연관이 있음을 확인하였다. 탄소저장량 분석에서는 김해 불모산이 가장 높은 값을 보였으며, 의성 빙계계곡이 가장 낮은 값을 기록하였다. 대상지 면적이 클수록 탄소저장량이 높은 경향을 보였으며, 탄소저장량 구성 비율에서는 지상부 바이오매스가 가장 큰 비중을 차지하였다. 탄소저장량 변화를 살펴보았을 때, 사자평 고산습지가 가장 크게 감소하였는데, 인간의 간섭과 개발이 토지유형 변화에 영향을 미친 것으로 판단된다. 본 연구는 산림생물다양 성 특정지역의 중요성을 정량적으로 평가함으로써 보호전략 수립에 필요한 과학적 근거를 제공하는 데 기여할 수 있다. 특히, 보호지역 후보지인 풍혈지에 대해 생태계서비스를 평가하여 향후 OECM 지정 가능성을 검토하는 기초 자료로 활용될 수 있으며, 보호지역의 다양성과 특수성을 고려한 맞춤형 보전 정책 수립에도 유용한 정보를 제공할 것으로 기대된다.

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.

Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do region host numerous significant wetlands, including the Nakdong River Estuary, one of the largest migratory bird habitats in East Asia, making it an essential habitat for waterbirds. However, issues such as wetland area reduction have arisen due to accelerated industrialization and urbanization since the 1980s. This study analyzed annual and monthly changes in waterbird populations and examined habitat use patterns and interrelationships among four wetlands in Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do: the Nakdong River Estuary (NRE), Lower Nakdong River (LNR), Junam Reservoir (JUR), and Upo Wetland (UPO), using waterbird data collected from 1999 to 2024. The results showed a decreasing trend in waterbirds at the NRE and UPO, while an increasing trend was observed at the LNR and JUR. Notably, populations of Anatidae decreased at the NRE and UPO but increased at the LNR and JUR, indicating that changes in Anatidae significantly influenced waterbird population trends. Monthly population fluctuations were particularly pronounced at the NRE and LNR. While the population decreased at the NRE after November, it increased at the LNR. This suggests that waterbirds moved to the LNR due to habitat and food resource reductions in the NRE. In contrast, the JUR and UPO exhibited weaker associations with the other sites. This study aims to contribute to future wetland management and waterbird conservation strategies in the Busan and Gyeongsangnam-do region.

This study investigates the role of Junam Reservoir and its surrounding paddy fields as a habitat for migratory birds by considering how different scenarios of habitat loss may affect their populations. It will focus on wintering Anatidae species and take advantage of the population data available for Junam Reservoir and adjacent agricultural fields to analyze habitat-use and dependency patterns. A Bayesian regression model was fitted to estimate the relative dependency at each reservoir and paddy field for each bird species. Network analysis was used to assess the interaction structure and connectivity between habitats and bird species. Furthermore, habitat loss scenarios were simulated in order to predict the outcome of reservoir-paddy field loss on the populations of birds. Among these species, the reservoir loss was much more critical for those highly dependent on reservoirs, such as bean goose, Anser fabalis, and Whooper swan, Cygnus cygnus, but the loss of paddy fields became much more vital for those with higher dependence on paddy fields, such as Baikal teal, Anas formosa. Species that depended on both types of habitats, such as the white-naped crane (Antigone vipio) and the hooded crane (Grus monacha), had additive impacts and suffered the most significant population decline when both reservoirs and paddy fields were lost simultaneously. Network analysis demonstrated that both reservoirs and paddy played equally critical roles in the central nodes of the migratory bird species habitat network and acted as important connectors along migration routes. It is exemplary of the need to develop landscape-level means of maintaining migratory birds and ecosystem stability through the incorporation of ecological connectivity between paddy fields and reservoirs and vice-versa. This stresses integrated management relevant for the entire habitat network rather than single-site focused management, a call for multifaceted conservation efforts, securing of alternative habitats, and restoration of degraded habitats.

기후변화로 인해 국내에서의 기온, 강수량, 호우일수가 증가 할 것으로 예측됨에 따라, 토양 답압과 높은 불투수면적 비율이 나타나는 도심지를 중심으로 정원과 공공녹지에 활용되는 식물 소재에 있어 내침수성이 중요한 특성으로 부각될 가능성이 높 다. 그러나 내침수성 식물소재에 대한 대다수의 문헌은 재배경 험이나 각 종의 서식지 환경에 기반하고 있는 경우가 많아 실험 적 검증이 필요하다. 따라서 본 연구는 토양수분함량이 높은 서식지에서 기원한 골등골나물(Eupatorium lindleyanum DC.), 새등골나물(E. fortunei Turcz.), 좀개미취(Aster maackii Regel) 3개 종과 중간인 서식지에서 기원한 까실쑥부쟁이 (A. ageratoides Turcz.) 1개 종의 침수조건에 대한 생육반응 비교로 서식지 환경이 내침수성 평가의 유효한 지표인지 알아보 고자 하였다. 실험대상 종을 6주간 무처리(대조구), 5일 침수처리, 7일 침수처리한 결과, 골등골나물과 새등골나물은 대조구와 처리구간 생육반응에서 유의한 차이가 관찰되지 않아 높은 수준 의 내침수성을 지니는 것으로 나타났다. 좀개미취는 생장반응이 처리구에서 대조구 대비 유의하게 감소하여 내침수성은 제한적 인 것으로 보였으나, 5일 침수처리구에서 광계 II의 최대양자효 율(Fv/Fm)이, 두 처리구 모두에서 지상부 대비 지하부의 비율 (R/S율)이 대조구와 유의한 차이를 보이지 않아 침수조건의 해 소 후 회복 가능성을 지니는 것으로 나타났다. 까실쑥부쟁이는 처리 4 주차에 모든 처리구에서 100%의 고사율을 보여 내침수 성을 갖추지 못한 것으로 판단되었다. 결론적으로, 서식지 환경 은 내침수성과 관련이 있다 할 수 있었으나, 내침수성의 정확한 평가를 위해서는 토양수분함량 외 다양한 환경요소들을 함께 고려해야할 필요성이 있을 것으로 보인다.

Environmental changes play a significant role in the introduction, dispersal, and establishment of invasive species. This study aims to predict the habitat suitability of the newly invasive pest P. absoluta in South Korea by thoroughly considering key environmental factors, including climate and land cover changes. First, the MaxEnt model was developed to simulate changes in habitat suitability using global occurrence data and future climate change scenarios. Subsequently, potential risk areas (PRAs) for P. absoluta within agricultural regions were analyzed based on land cover changes. The results indicated that under all Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenario combinations, the PRA for SSP1 and SSP3 in 2055 were similar, with values of 47.85% and 48.62%, respectively. However, by 2085, these areas showed a marked decrease to 39.28% and 28.52%, respectively. These findings suggest that the PRA for P. absoluta is expected to be most critical in the near future as climate and land-use changes continue to progress. This study emphasizes the urgent need for ongoing monitoring and management to prevent further invasion and spread of P. absoluta into new regions of South Korea. Additionally, it provides scientific evidence to support the development of effective control and management strategies. By thoroughly evaluating the impact of climate and land cover changes on invasive species management, this research presents a foundational framework for predicting the spread and risks of P. absoluta under future climate scenarios.

Ecological characteristics of the brown alga Ishige okamurae Yendo in its natural habitat at Janggam, Shinan on the southwestern coast of Korea were investigated from March 2023 to February 2024. The population of I. okamurae formed extensive patches along the shoreline. Environmental factors such as seawater temperature, pH, salinity, and dissolved oxygen were monitored during this study. Growth and maturation of the I. okamurae population were assessed using both qualitative and quantitative methods. This alga showed a peak growth in October when the seawater temperature was 19.9°C. It had a mean length of 7.6±1.4 cm, a mean density of 4,466.6±288.9 ind. m-2, and a mean biomass of 663.9±85.3 fresh-wt. m-2. The effective cumulative temperature required for the alga’s maturation was estimated based on growth data with a biological zero temperature of 9.2°C. Sporangia were observed from June to November when seawater temperatures ranged from 20.5°C to 14.0°C. Unilocular sporangia first appeared in June, followed by simultaneous appearance of unilocular sporangia and plurilocular sporangia from July to September. From October to November, only unilocular sporangia were observed. Thallus development began at temperatures above 9.2°C. Maturation required approximately 577 degree-days for unilocular sporangia and 801 degree-days for plurilocular sporangia.

In this study, 41 individuals in 7 locations within CP, MG, UC, and DN map sheets were observed. The MG map sheet had the highest number (n=13) of individuals, while the CP-3 site on the CP map sheet had the lowest number (n=1) of individuals. Land use analysis indicated that the MG site with the highest number of individuals had a high percentage (70.56%) of forest land areas with a small percentage (12.63%) of farmland areas. The CP-3 site with the lowest number of individuals had a small percentage (26.47%) of farmland areas. It also had the highest percentage (32.13%) of residential and commercial areas, covering 19,616 m2. Measurement results of the physical habitat environment for B. karubei indicated a mean substrate of -2.1 (Φm), an average water depth of 63.0 cm, and a flow velocity of 0.2 m s-1. The association rule analysis for co-occurring species revealed that Semisulcospira coreana, Ecdyonurus kibunensis, and Goera japonica had the highest associations among lotic species, while Limnodrilus gotoi and Calopteryx japonica demonstrated the highest association among lentic species.

This study aimed to provide foundational data for the conservation and improvement of the habitat of an endangered species, Viola websteri, in South Korea, by identifying the environmental characteristics of its habitat and determining main environmental factors influencing its population size. To achieve this, this study conducted literature reviews, field surveys of study sites, and spatial analyses based on previous research results, collecting data for 32 environmental attributes related to V. websteri. These collected data were utilized for factor analysis and path analysis, leading to the identification of environmental factors affecting population size based on scientific analysis processes and results. Additionally, this study examined correlations between population size and environmental factors, focusing on aspects related to amount of light, organic matter, tree height, tree cover, shrub cover, and soil humidity, all of which were found to influence the population size of V. websteri. The population size showed a negative correlation with the amount of light. However, it showed positive correlations with organic matter, tree height, tree cover, shrub cover, and soil humidity. Furthermore, the path analysis model indicated a strong positive correlation between fruiting rate and individual height of V. websteri. Overall, these results suggest that high cover of tree and shrub layers can create an environment that suppresses the herbaceous layer, allowing adequate light penetration, sufficient soil humidity, and organic matter, which can promote both growth and fruiting rates of V. websteri.

Climate change significantly impacts biodiversity, particularly for endemic species in restricted habitats. This study focuses on the Korean fir (Abies koreana), an alpine conifer species in South Korea, to evaluate potential habitat changes under SSP climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, SSP5- 8.5). Using high-resolution ensemble climate data from the KMA (Korea Meteorological Administration) and integrating 10 species distribution models (SDMs) into an ensemble model, we predicted habitat suitability for the period 2010~2090. The species data was refined and constructed with a focus on location data so that it could be used in this model, using the National Ecosystem Survey, Baekdudaegan Conservation Area Survey of the National Institute of Ecology, and the National Park Natural Resources DB of National Park Service. The results identified BIO1 (mean annual temperature) and BIO13 (Precipitation of Wettest Month) as the most influential bioclimatic variables for habitat suitability. SSP1-2.6 exhibited fluctuating habitat area with partial recovery by 2070s, while SSP5-8.5 projected a near-complete loss of suitable habitats by 2090s. The ensemble model demonstrated robust performance, providing reliable predictions across all scenarios. This study highlights the substantial impact of climate change on the habitat suitability of Abies koreana and underscores the importance of understanding these changes to preserve vulnerable alpine ecosystems.

본 연구는 국내에 분포하는 특정도서에 서식하는 조류의 다양성에 미치는 서식지 요인의 구명을 위해 2017년 5월부 터 2019년 10월까지 서해안과 남해안에 분포하는 65개의 도서를 대상으로 수행하였다. 서식지 환경은 수치지형도를 기반으로 산출된 도서의 면적과 육지로부터의 거리, 토지 피복 유형을 구분하여 이용하였다. 조사지역의 서식지 환경과 조류 군집의 생물다양성 사이의 관계를 분석한 결과 도서 내 숲의 비율과 더불어 수역의 비율, 도서의 크기, 초지의 비율이 영향을 주는 요인으로 추출되었다. 서식지의 크기는 생물이 서식할 수 있는 공간의 증가와 연관되며, 이는 생물의 수용 능력과 밀접하게 관련된다. 또한 서식지 내 환경의 다양성은 조류 군집의 서식지 선택에 영향을 미치게 되고 그에 따라 보다 다양한 환경을 갖는 서식지에서 생물다양성이 증가한 것으로 판단한다. 본 연구 결과는 조류의 서식지 및 중간 기착지로 가치가 높은 국내 특정도서의 조류 군집의 보존 및 종 다양성 증진을 위한 기초 생태자료로서 가치가 높을 것으로 판단된다.

This study conducted field surveys targeting benthic macroinvertebrates and fish in Andong Dam and Yeongsan River, with the specific aim of analyzing bluegill stomach contents. Bluegills in Andong Dam ranged from 40-220 mm, with 93.0% between 80-220 mm, while those in Yeongsan River ranged from 50-210 mm, with 71.4% between 120-210 mm. The highest feeding rates in both sites were for Chironomidae spp., with findings of 72.6% in Andong Dam and 80.4% in Yeongsan River. In Andong Dam, H. nipponensis and Baetidae sp. were also significant at 17.5% and 6.5%, respectively, while in Yeongsan River, Baetidae sp. (7.5%) and Hymenoptera sp. were the next most common at 3.8%. The EI index showed that bluegills generally avoided H. nipponensis and S. tsuchigae (-0.373 and -0.975) whereas they preferred Chironomidae spp. (0.759, 0.892) and Baetidae sp. (0.723). The parameter b values of the total length-weight relationship of bluegill were calculated as 3.452 in Andong Dam and 3.449 in the Yeongsan River, respectively. The slope values of the condition factor were 0.0067 in Andong Dam and 0.0065 in the Yeongsan River. Both values were positive, indicating that the nutritional status of bluegill was good. Aquatic insects constituted the primary food source, particularly in Yeongsan River. Feeding patterns did not significantly differ by habitat orientation groups, but Yeongsan River bluegills consumed more diverse food sources. In Andong Dam, larger bluegills likely consume food sources with larger biomass, while Yeongsan River’s diverse and abundant food sources support opportunistic feeding tailored to the water ecological environment.

섬중베짱이(Tettigonia jungi Storozhenko, Kim & Jeon, 2015)는 제주도와 여서도 등의 남부 섬 지역에만 서식하는 종으로 알려져 있다. 본 연구는 야외조사와 형태 동정, 미토콘드리아 COI을 이용한 분자동정을 통해 서울특별시 마포구 상암동 하늘공원에서 섬중베짱이의 서식을 확인하였다. 유입된 섬중베짱이 개체군들은 주변 환경으로 분산되지 못하고 하늘공원에 고립되어 있다. 이 소규모 개체군들은 최소 하늘공원이 조성된 직후인 2003년부터 고립되어 서식해왔으며, 공원을 조성하는 과정에서 제주도산 억새와 함께 유입되어 정착한 것으로 추측된다.

본 연구는 생태계교란생물로 지정된 네 종의 외래 거북(붉은귀거북 속, 리버쿠터, 중국줄무늬목거북, 플로리다붉은배거북) 에 대한 잠재서식지 분포를 분석하였다. 잠재서식지 예측에는 지형, 기후, 토지피복, 인간의 영향 등 16개의 환경변수와 MaxEnt 머신러닝 모델을 이용하였다. 연구 결과는 출현 빈도가 높은 지역이 모든 종에서 유사하다는 것을 보여주었다. 외래 거북의 서식지는 도시화 및 인간의 접근성이 용이한 지역과 연관성이 높았다. 반면, 강수량과 기온과 같은 자연적 요인의 영향은 상대적 으로 낮게 나타났다. 잠재서식지 분석 결과는 AUC 값이 0.913으로 높은 모의 효율을 보여주었다. 이는 외래 거북의 확산을 효과적으로 관리하기 위해서 주요 도로 주변을 포함한 도심 및 도시 주변 지역에 대한 모니터링과 관리가 중요함을 시사한다. 이 연구는 외래종으로 인한 생태계 영향을 완화하기 위한 전략 수립에 중요한 기초 자료를 제공한다.