Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology (한국환경복원기술학회지)

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Analysis of Vulnerable Regions of Forest Ecosystemin the National Parks based on Remotely-sensed Data

원격탐사자료에 기초한 국립공원 산림 생태계의 취약지역 분석

  • Received : 2016.09.21
  • Accepted : 2016.10.28
  • Published : 2016.10.31
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Abstract

This study identified vulnerable regions in the national parks of the Republic of Korea (ROK). The potential vulnerable regions were defined as areas showing a decline in forest productivity, low resilience, and high sensitivity to climate variations. Those regions were analyzed with a regression model and trend analysis using the Enhanced Vegetation Index (EVI) data obtained from long-term observed Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) and gridded meteorological data. Results showed the area with the highest vulnerability was Naejangsan National Park in the southern part of ROK where 32.5% ($26.0km^2$) of the total area was vulnerable. This result will be useful information for future conservation planning of forest ecosystem in ROK under environmental changes, especially climate change.

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