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Preparation an Ecological Map Using Data from the Third Survey on National Environment: Eui-Jeong Ko, Taeho Kang, Hye-Yeon Yoon; GEO DATA. 2024;6(4):290-297. Published online December 19, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.22761/GD.2024.0130

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Abstract PDF: In this study, we created a map to present the results of the third survey on national environment, following the ecological and natural map guidelines established by law. For the terrestrial areas of the Republic of Korea, we conducted three assessments, vegetation, landform, and endangered species, at a national scale. The results yielded an ecological map covering 99,138.5 km². The map showed the area distribution of different grades as follows: 11.3% for grade 1, 31.4% for grade 2, and 57.3% for grade 3. Specifically, within grade 1, vegetation covered 90.5% of the area, endangered species covered 9.7%, and landform covered 1.3% (including overlapping areas). This map provides detailed information including habitats of endangered species that were previously inaccessible to the public. Additionally, it offers insights into management areas with separately managed zone that could not be identified in existing ecological and natural maps.

Original Paper

Spatial Distribution Status of Landform in 1st Grade Area of Ecology and Nature Map: Hye-Yeon Yoon, So-Young Hwang, Hyun-Su Park; GEO DATA. 2024;6(2):87-99. Published online June 27, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.22761/GD.2024.0010

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In this study, spatial distribution analysis was conducted on the landforms that appear within the 1st grade area using the ecology and nature map of 2023. As a result, a total of 97 landforms including tidal flat and incised meander were identified as unit landforms, and a total of 1,490 sites were distributed. The spatial distribution by administrative region was highest in Gangwon-do with 273 sites (12.8%), and by unit landform, cliff (173 sites), stream cliff (129 sites), and sea cliff (100 sites) were the most distributed. These landforms are cliffs found in mountainous, riverine, and coastal areas, respectively, and are characterized by their high geomorphological conservation value due to their large scale and geometric shape compared to other terrains. In terms of spatial distribution by landform type, stream landforms (501 sites, 33.6%) accounted for the largest proportion, and there were 24 units landforms. The results obtained can be utilized for future designation of expanded ecosystem protection areas or ecosystem monitoring surveys, along with continued landform conservation.

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Potential Habitat and Priority Conservation Areas for Endangered Species in South Korea
Soyeon Park, Hyomin Park, Sangdon Lee
Animals.2025; 15(8): 1158. CrossRef
Preparation an Ecological Map Using Data from the Third Survey on National Environment
Eui-Jeong Ko, Taeho Kang, Hye-Yeon Yoon
GEO DATA.2024; 6(4): 290. CrossRef

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