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Distribution Characteristics, Population and Vegetation Structure of Corylopsis coreana in Korea

Journal of Ecology and Environment / Journal of Ecology and Environment, (P)2287-8327; (E)2288-1220
2007, v.30 no.4, pp.293-305
Choung Heung Lak (Korea Environment Institute)
Dong-Ok Lim (Honam University)
In-Chun Hwang (Honam University)
Chul Hwan Kim (Chonbuk National University)
Kyu Song Lee (Kangnung National University)
Ji-Eun Ryu
Hyun-Woo Lee (Korea Environment Institute)
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Abstract

This study examined the distribution, population and vegetation structure of Corylopsis coreana in South Korea. C. coreana is distributed around the Suncheon area, Jeollanam-do, on the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, but the species is also found in Pocheon and Gangneung, on the central and central east parts of the peninsula. This discontinuous pattern of distribution is coupled with the unusual feature of only growing on northern exposed slopes. The mean density of C. coreana populations is 35 individuals per 100 m2, ranging up to a maximum of 92 individuals per 100 m2. Cut specimens sprouted a maximum of 38 stems per plant. Based on DCA analysis, the species' habitats was divided into three types by species composition and stratification structure. These types include: habitats affected strongly by human activities, valley and mantle communities which are affected relatively little by human activities, and stable forests. Populations affected by artificial intervention have actually flourished, while some populations in the stable forest system have declined. We conclude that the species, now endangered, should be maintained by means of specific external interventions such as cutting or removal of the canopy. To this end, further ecological data should be collected through monitoring and research to identify appropriate interventions to support threatened C. coreana populations

keywords
Corylopsis coreana population, Cutting, Discontinuous distribution, Sprouting, Vegetation condition

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