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Flora of the Coastal Forests on the Same Latitude of East and West Coast in Korea (우리나라 동위도지역(동해안, 서해안) 해안림의 식물상)

  • Kim, Nam-Young;Choi, Hye-Jin;Kim, Young-Seol;Lee, Hak-Bong;Son, Ho-Jun;Park, Wan-Geun
    • Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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    • v.28 no.2
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    • pp.118-136
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    • 2012
  • Investigation of flora was performed from March to October of 2008 as Eastern and Western coastal districts located in the same latitude ($36^{\circ}47^{\prime}-37^{\circ}48^{\prime}$), in order to apply this to basic data for effective protection and management of coastal forests also for insurance of biodiversity in coastal forests. As a result of the investigation of floras, both coastal forests recorded product-plants as follows: 98 families, 262 genera, 370 species, 46 varieties, 4 forms, 1 hybrid, 421 taxa in total. The Eastern coastal forests had 85 families, 188 genus, 248 species, 32 varieties, 3 forms, 1 hybrid, 285 taxa in total, whereas Western coastal forest had 96 families, 227 genus, 306 species, 39 varieties, 2 forms, 1 hybrid, 348 taxa in total. Among them, seashore plants accounted for 10.2% of total plants appeared in both coastal, and they are 26 families, 38 genus, 40 species, 3 hybrids and 43 taxa in total. There are special Korea plants in both coastal; 9 families, 9 genus, 8 species, 1 varieties, 1 hybrid, 10 taxa in total. There are rare plants in both coastal; 8 families, 8 genus, 7 species, 1 varieties, 8 taxa in total. Naturalized plants are also existed; 11 families, 24 species, 1 variety, 30 taxa in total.

A Comparison on the Forest Type of Coastal Disaster Prevention Forest Between the Coastal Areas in Korea (우리나라 해안별 해안방재림의 유형특성 비교)

  • Kim, Chan-Beom;Park, Ki-Hyung;Lee, Chang-Woo;Youn, Ho-Joong;Kim, Kyongha
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.103 no.4
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    • pp.564-573
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    • 2014
  • The objective of this study was to select a representative coastal disaster prevention forest type for each coastal area. In this study, we used cluster analysis with the results obtained from investigation for density of growing stock, tree height, DBH, and forest width and length of major coastal disaster prevention forests distributed in the west, the south, and the east coasts. The results showed that the coastal disaster prevention forests for each coast were classified into two types: a forest type with small DBH and high growing stock density (W1) or with high tree height (W2) in the west coast, a forest type with small tree height (S1) or with large DBH (S2) in the south coast, and a forest type with small growing stock density (E1) or with small tree height and low DBH (E2) in the east coast. The coastal disaster prevention forests located in Gurye beach (Hwangchon-ri, Wonbuk-myeon, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do) and in Gohsapo beach (Unsna-ri, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do) were selected as the representative forests of W1 and W2, respectively. In addition, the coastal disaster prevention forests located in Namyang beach (Namyang-ri, Seolcheon-myeon, Namhae-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do) and in Donggo beach (Donggo-ri, Sinji-myeon, Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do) were selected as the representative forests of S1 and S2, respectively. Last, the coastal disaster prevention forests located in Bonggil beach (Bonggil-ri, Yangbuk-myeon, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do) and in Anmeok beach (Gyeonso-dong, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do) were selected as the representative forests of E1 and E2, respectively. Our finding is expected to be used as baseline data in establishing the most appropriate coastal disaster prevention forest for each coast.

Succession and Stand Dimension Attributes of Pinus thunbergii Coastal Forests after Damage from Diplodia Tip Blight around the Sakurajima Volcano, Southern Kyushu, Japan

  • Teramoto, Yukiyoshi;Shimokawa, Etsuro;Ezaki, Tsugio;Jang, Su-Jin;Kim, Suk-Woo;Lee, Youn-Tae;Chun, Kun-Woo
    • Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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    • v.34 no.6
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    • pp.481-489
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    • 2018
  • In this study, the succession and stand dimension attributes related to the disaster prevention function of Pinus thunbergii coastal forests were examined after damage from Diplodia tip blight. In 2015, 101 years after the Taisho eruption, field investigations were performed on the vegetation, soil thickness, and pH of surface soil of P. thunbergii coastal forests in western Sakurajima (Hakamagoshi plot) and Taisho lava flows in southeastern Sakurajima (Seto plot). The Hakamagoshi plot had more woody plant species with larger basal areas than that in the Seto plot. The mean age and height, maximal age and height of plant species, and H/D ratio were all larger in the Hakamagoshi plot than in the Seto plot. These results may be explained by the relatively smaller effect of volcanic ash and gas on forests in the Hakamagoshi plot compared to the Seto plot, resulting in a more suitable environment for many plant species. Although P. thunbergii coastal forests in Sakurajima are currently recovering from damages owing to Diplodia tip blight, there has not yet been a sufficient recovery compared to the results from a 1997 study. Furthermore, the results of assessment based on the H/D ratio and abundance of trees in P. thunbergii forests indicate that both regions are not yet effective in disaster prevention. Thus, it is necessary to establish Pinus trees, which can adjust to harsh environments like coastal areas and are resistant to volcanic ash and gas, to enhance the disaster prevention function of P. thunbergii coastal forests in volcanic regions. It may also be helpful to establish coastal forests with ectotrophic mycorrhizal fungi and organic matter coverage. Additionally, it is necessary to ensure the continuous maintenance of stand density and soil quality, and further develop efforts to prevent Diplodia tip blight and promote forest recovery.

A Study on Coast Sand Dune Fixation and Stabilization in Japan(II) - On Seaside Protection Forest in Okinawa Prefecture - (일본(日本)의 해안사방(海岸砂防)에 관한 연구(II) -충승현(沖繩縣)의 해안보안림(海岸保安林)을 중심으로-)

  • Chun, Kun-Woo;Yi, Jae-Seon;Park, Wan-Geun;Koki, Zenfuku;Nakashima, Yuhki;Ezaki, Tsugio
    • Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.69-81
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    • 2004
  • Management system of coastal erosion-control forest in Japan together with coast sand dune fixation and stabilization were investigated and analyzed to introduce to Korean researchers the many-sided importance and function of coastal forest and its change from the standpoint of social value. In this study some suggestions and ideas were proposed for establishment of coastal forest including seaside protection forest characteristics and tree species for coastal dune fixation, based on the analysis of data which were collected from the seaside protection forest in Okinawa Prefecture in Japan.

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The Development of Ecological Planting Model for the Make Up of Coastal Windbreak Forest on Suncheon Bay in Suncheon-si, Korea (순천만 해안방풍림 조성을 위한 생태학적 식재모델 개발)

  • Kim, Do-Gyun
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Environmental Restoration Technology
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.89-104
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    • 2011
  • This study was carried out to the development of ecological planting model to make up of coastal windbreak forest on the Suncheon-bay in Sucheon-si, Korea. Make up of coastal windbreak forest in this site was needed for appropriate bioresource, biodiversity and ecological structure, and for conservation of the eco-tour resource and protection of human life and property by the unforeseen disaster from the coast. Based on the plant-social principle, the planting model of windbreak forest was developed to facilitate growth of trees, considering planting locations. The ecological planting model for the coastal windbreak was composed of warm temperate evergreen and windbreak forest which is spreading around the inland area in Korea. The horizontal forest style was composed of forest edge community and inner forest community, and the vertical forest style was composed of upper, middle, low and ground planting class. The target of the present model was quasi-natural forest, and the species of tree were selected based on the adaptability to surroundings depending on a goal to create a forest and forest style. To achieve both functions of wind break forest and visual effect in short period of time, small trees and seedlings were planted with high-density of 40,000/ha in an expectation of easy natural maintenance in the future. The significance of the present study is a suggestion for a guideline to create ecological coastal windbreak forest in the Suncheon-bay in which the harmony of human life and the ecological conservation is of great importance. Also, the ecological coastal windbreak forest model should be developed further through the long term monitoring after construction of forest.

Coastal Forest Construction and Non-Structural Measures for Preventing Tsunami Damage - In Case of Japan - (쓰나미에 대비(對備)한 해안림(海岸林) 조성(造成)과 비구조물(非構造物) 대책(對策) - 일본(日本)의 사례(事例)를 중심(中心)으로 -)

  • Chun, Kun-Woo;Kim, Suk-Woo;Kim, Keong-Nam;Nakashima, Yuhki;Ezaki, Tsugio
    • Journal of Korean Society of Forest Science
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    • v.94 no.3 s.160
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    • pp.197-204
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    • 2005
  • This study was conducted to investigate the effect of tsunami which occurred in coastal area of the East Sea in Korea, the function of coastal forest for the reduction of tsunami's speed and energy, and the non-structural measures through the research data of tsunami in Japan. The results showed that tsunami which occurred in the East Sea in 1983 and 1993 reached coastal area of Korea one hour and fifty minutes later from Japan, and caused a loss of lives and property and flooding damage. If 60 m width of coastal forest was formed, the speed was decreased by 30%, the energy by 10%. Therefore, the width of coastal forest must be at least 60 m, of which the stand structure is the multiple-layered forest of mixed-forest, and the wave preventing measures have to be constructed together. In addition, non-structural measures as tsunami warning and survival strategies must be prepared.

Monitoring Mangrove Plantation along the Coastal Belts of Bangladesh (1989-2010)

  • Rahman, M. Mahmudur;Pramanik, Md. Abu Taleb
    • Journal of Forest and Environmental Science
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    • v.31 no.3
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    • pp.225-234
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    • 2015
  • Mangroves are important coastal ecosystems and are located at the inter-tidal zones of tropical and sub-tropical belts. The global mangrove forests are declining dramatically because of the conversion of forests to shrimp farming, over-exploitation, pollution and freshwater diversion. The Bangladesh Forest Department initiated mangrove afforestation throughout the coastal belts of Bangladesh in 1966 to provide better protection for the coastal communities. Up to 1990, 120,000 ha of mangroves had been planted and it is one of the largest coastal afforestaton programs in the world. The objective of this study is to exploit the spatial extent of mangrove plantation and their dynamics of changes over the last two decades using multispectral Landsat imagery. The study area covers the coastal areas of Bangladesh that is extended over the eastern part of Sundarbans up to Teknaf, the southern tip of mainland Bangladesh. Mangrove plantations were interpreted visually on computer screen and interactive delineation of forest boundary was done. The mangrove plantation area has been estimated as 32,725, 47,636 and 43,166 ha for the year of 1989, 2000 and 2010, respectively. Mangrove deforestation by human activity has increased almost six times in the recent decade in comparison to the previous one. The mangrove forest loss due to coastal erosion has slightly declined in the 2000s. Mangroves have been lost primarily because of agricultural expansion. The result of this investigation will be helpful to understand the dynamics of mangrove plantation and the main drivers of changes in this coastal ecosystem.

A Study on the Cultural Landscape Characteristics of Village Forest Sites in the Southern Coast - A Case Study of Namhae-Goon and Tongyoung City - (경상남도 남해안 마을숲의 문화경관 특성 연구- 남해군과 통영시를 중심으로 -)

  • Lim, Eui-Je;So, Hyun-Su;Lee, Soo-Dong
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture
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    • v.30 no.3
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    • pp.29-41
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    • 2012
  • This study's objective is to inform people of the value and identity and to understand the cultural landscape characteristics of coastal village forest, which have not been studied in-depth in previous studies. This study was conducted by selecting 10 village forest sites in the southern coast of Gyeongsangnam-do, Korea and the present state of forests were investigated through bibliographical and on-the-spot survey, as well as interviews with local villagers. The following points(characteristics of traditional culture, practical characteristics, scenic characteristics) are the important factors for analyzing cultural landscape characteristics of coastal village forest verified through the study. First, The coastal village forest in the village commons is mental space for the local community affected by folk belief rather than confucian backgrounds. Second, The coastal village forest is a reasonable space contriving economic efficiency and solving the real problems facing the coastal village. Third, The coastal village forest identities should be understood the land use around village and behind mountain from the sea of wide range rather than confined to just a forest consisting of trees. This study's significance is to make the basic data and to enhance the value of the coastal village forest unnoticed. In addition, the subjects of the study should be extended to the east and west coastal village forests and subsequent research should be conducted to notification the characteristics and differences of each coastal village forest.

A Study on Investigate the Actual Conditions of Coastal Disaster Prevention Forest(Ⅱ) - on Forested Site - (해안방재림 실태조사에 관한 연구(Ⅱ) - 기 조성지를 중심으로 -)

  • Chun, Kun-Woo;Lee, Jin-Ho;Cha, Du-Song;Kim, Kyung-Nam;Ma, Ho-Seop;Park, Moon-Su
    • 한국방재학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2008.02a
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    • pp.767-770
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    • 2008
  • This study was to investigate the establish situation of coastal disaster prevention forest for future-oriented management and establishment method of stands. As a result, the area of coastal disaster prevention forest was about 1,479ha in Korea. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare the thining regime for area of coastal disaster prevention forest and make a management method for fallen poor disaster prevention function of coastal forests. In addition, more positive counterplan would be necessary to conclude the protection against this disasters because the damage from coastal erosion or pine wilt disease were increased partly in some area.

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ECOREGION CLASSIFICATION WITH CLIMATE FACTORS AND FOREST FIRE

  • Shin, Joon-Hwan
    • Proceedings of the Korean Quaternary Association Conference
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    • 2002.12a
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    • pp.94-95
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    • 2002
  • South Korea is divided into five ecoprovinces and sixteen ecoregions. The criteria for ecoprovince classification are ecosystem connectivity and cultural homogeneity. Ecoregions are classified by cluster analysis. The variables used in the analysis are latitude, longitude, seasonal mean temperature, and seasonal precipitation. The large forest fires occurred in the specific ecoregions including Kangwon coastal ecoregion, WoolYoung coastal ecoregion, Hyungsan Taehwa coastal ecoregion, Upper Nagdong river basin ecoregion and Southeastern inland ecoregion. The largest forest fire in the korean history occurred in Kangwon coastal ecoregion in the year 2000. The fire devastated the forestland over 25,000ha. Korea Forest Service, Ministry of Environment, Province Kangwon and NGO organized an investigation committee for the restoration of the burnt area. The committee suggested restoration principles and also forged a restoration strategy of the Kangwon burnt area.

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