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ISSN : 1229-3857(Print)
ISSN : 2288-131X(Online)
Korean Journal of Environment and Ecology Vol.39 No.4 pp.364-376
DOI : https://doi.org/10.13047/KJEE.2025.39.4.364

Determining Conservation Priorities for Endangered Plant Habitats Using ALS LiDAR and Thematic Information

Sang-In Park2, Byoung-Doo Lee3, Hyun-Jik Lee4*
2Maser degree, Dept. of Civil Engineering, Graduate School of Sangji University, Woosan 26339 , Korea (sangin9@naver.com)
3Habitat Conservation Team, Research Center for Endangered Species, National Institute of Ecology., Yeongyang 36531, Korea (bdlee@nie.re.kr)
4Professor, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Sangji University., Woosan 26339, Korea (hjiklee@sangji.ac.kr)

Abstract

Endangered wild plant species have already become extinct due to various environmental factors and anthropogenic interference, and the remaining wild plant species are also under threat. To establish conservation measures for endangered wild plant species, it is essential to obtain data on various factors affecting their natural habitat, and the on-site conditions must be accurately reflected. In this study, we developed a GIS-based analysis method to determine conservation priorities for 253 Dispensia lapponica varb obovate habitats around Baengnokdam Crater of M t. Halla. Data analysis was conducted using airborne laser scanning (ALS) data, drone images, and public thematic information. A statistical analysis was performed to determine conservation priorities for Dispensia lapponica var. obovata habitats by applying an independent analysis method to nine factors consisting of three topographical factors, five environmental factors, and a disaster risk factor that affect the survival of the species. The analyzed factor-by-factor status data was scored through a weighted scoring model (WSM) based on the weighting ratio of various factors that affect the survival of Dispensia lapponica varb obovate, which was determined after consulting with three relevant experts, and the conservation priority for 253 species’ habitats was finally determined. Using the nine factors and their respective weights in a GIS-based analysis, we assessed the conservation priorities of Dispensia lapponica var. obovate habitats around Baengnokdam Crater on Mt. Halla. The results showed that a significant number of high-risk habitats were clustered on the northern slopes, particularly among the densely populated areas on the northern and northwestern slopes. Furthermore, multiple adjacent habitats of Dispensia lapponica var. obovata exhibited similar risk scores and conservation priorities, indicating that topographic characteristics significantly influence the species' natural habitat. The results of this study demonstrate applicability to high-altitude endangered plant habitats in terrain that are difficult to access using conventional field survey methods. By integrating high-quality spatial data, such as aerial and drone LiDAR, with relevant thematic information, the GIS-based methodology is expected to be useful for developing conservation strategies for threatened flora by providing high-precision data for the conservation of hard-to-access endangered plant species

라이다 및 주제정보를 활용한 멸종위기 식물 생육지 보전순위 결정 - 한라산 백록담에 생육하는 암매를 중심으로 -

박상인2, 이병두3, 이현직4*
2상지대학교 대학원 토목공학과 석사과정
3국립생태원 멸종위기종복원센터 서식지보전팀 선임연구원
4상지대학교 건설환경공학과 교수

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