A Phytoclimatic Review of Warm-temperate Vegetation Zone of Korea.

ByeongCheol, Eom; Kim, Jong Won

doi:10.11614/ksl.2020.53.2.195

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“…The climate of the Korean Peninsula includes both warm temperate and cold climate zones (Yun et al 2020) and affects the geographical distribution limits of evergreen broad-leaved tree species in warm-temperature zones (Choi 2013;Eom and Kim 2020). South Korea is the northernmost distribution zone of warm temperate evergreen broad-leaved (WTEB) forests in Northeast Asia; thus, the distribution limits of WTEB trees in this region have important ecological value (Choi 2013;Eom and Kim 2020;Yun et al 2011a). For example, the following northernmost distributions of evergreen broad-leaved tree species and their typical communities have been designated as natural monuments for conservation and research purposes (Cultural Heritage Administration 2003): the Camellia japonica population on Daecheongdo Island, Ongjin (no.…”

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Northern distribution limits and future suitable habitats of warm temperate evergreen broad-leaved tree species designated as climate-sensitive biological indicator species in South Korea

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KIM²,

Kang

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J Ecol Environ

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Background: Climate change significantly influences the geographical distribution of plant species worldwide. Selecting indicator species allows for better-informed and more effective ecosystem management in response to climate change. The Korean Peninsula is the northernmost distribution zone of warm temperate evergreen broad-leaved (WTEB) species in Northeast Asia. Considering the ecological value of these species, we evaluated the current distribution range and future suitable habitat for 13 WTEB tree species designated as climate-sensitive biological indicator species. Results: Up-to-date and accurate WTEB species distribution maps were constructed using herbarium specimens and citizen science data from the Korea Biodiversity Observation Network. Current northern limits for several species have shifted to higher latitudes compared to previous records. For example, the northern latitude limit for Stauntonia hexaphylla is higher (37° 02' N, Deokjeokdo archipelago) than that reported previously (36° 13' N). The minimum temperature of the coldest month (Bio6) is the major factor influencing species distribution. Under future climate change scenarios, suitable habitats are predicted to expand toward higher latitudes inland and along the western coastal areas. Conclusions: Our results support the suitability of WTEB trees as significant biological indicators of species' responses to warming. The findings also suggest the need for consistent monitoring of species distribution shifts. This study provides an important baseline dataset for future monitoring and management of indicator species' responses to changing climate conditions in South Korea.

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Northern distribution limits and future suitable habitats of warm temperate evergreen broad-leaved tree species designated as climate-sensitive biological indicator species in South Korea

Shin

KIM²,

Kang

et al. 2022

J Ecol Environ

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Community Structure and Growth Rate of Korean Quercus mongolica Forests by Vegetation Climate Zone

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Q. mongolica forests are representative forest types in Korea, belonging to the intermediate succession stage with the highest species diversity. Identifying the community structure and growth rate of Q. mongolica forests by the vegetation climate zone can help in planning efficient forest restoration strategies for each vegetation climate zone. The proportions of major communities based on the vegetation climate zones newly adjusted by the Korea National Arboretum in 2020 were determined. Major dominant species were identified in Quercus mongolica forests in which Q. mongolica dominates by more than 50% by analyzing the importance based on the basal area of the trees using data from the 7th National Forest Inventory Survey. The basal area growth rate was analyzed for permanent sample plots from the 5th to 7th National Forest Inventory Surveys. The analysis revealed statistically significant differences in the basal area growth rate by vegetation climate zone over a 10-year period. However, it should be noted that Q. mongolica forests with younger age classes were more abundant in the warm southern temperate zone; thus, it is likely that age class has a greater effect on the rate of basal area increase than the vegetation climate zone.

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A Phytoclimatic Review of Warm-temperate Vegetation Zone of Korea.

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Northern distribution limits and future suitable habitats of warm temperate evergreen broad-leaved tree species designated as climate-sensitive biological indicator species in South Korea

Northern distribution limits and future suitable habitats of warm temperate evergreen broad-leaved tree species designated as climate-sensitive biological indicator species in South Korea

Community Structure and Growth Rate of Korean Quercus mongolica Forests by Vegetation Climate Zone

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