습지보호지역의 시민모니터링 개선방안 - 순천만과 보성벌교갯벌을 중심으로 -

Abstract

This study focuses on the development and improvement of monitoring manual suitable for the tidal wetland protected area. It also covers the necessity for citizen leaded monitoring in this area. Citizen monitoring can only be maintained by the citizens themselves. Thus, citizen monitoring manual must be developed so that the locals can carry it out by themselves. Station selection for citizen monitoring on the tidal wetland protected area must be conducted for sedimentary environments and quadrate operation for benthos and halophytes with respect to long-term environmental changes. Observations from the fields conducted for the manual construction suggest the followings. At first, in terms of sedimentary and marine environment, sediment type, sedimentation rate, shell content, stench, and type and content of contamination matter must be taken into consideration. Secondly, items that include marine organisms under protection and their dominate species, investigate dormitory burrows which can check benthic individuals. Thirdly, halophyte monitoring must survey vegetation individuals, coverage, growth, and running parallel biota around above wetland. Lastly, waterfowls must be investigated in protected and dominate species. In particular, in the case of Suncheon bay, hooded crane (Grus monacha) must be monitored daily and weekly. Suggestions for systematic and efficient operation on the above tidal wetland protected area are as follows. Firstly, monitoring term must be carried out at least every season. Secondly, the monitoring institutes and searchers are continuous. Thirdly, appropriate choice of monitoring searchers in locals and civic organizations is necessary. Additionally, systematic monitoring training should be required for chosen searchers. Fourthly, a continuous monitor『of citizen, by citizen, and for citizen』is adequate to protect the wetland. Lastly, the monitoring manual on tidal wetland protected area requests modification and supplement in accordance with current paradigm and the education level of citizen.