습지보전법상 습지분류의 문제점에 관한 소고

Abstract

There is a difference between Wetland Conservation Act in Korea and Ramsar Convention on the classification of wetlands. Ramsar classification systems for wetland type are three types ; Marine/Coastal Wetlands, Inland Wetlands and Human-made Wetlands. On the other hand, the Wetland Conservation Act in Korea classifies two types ; Inland Wetlands and Coastal Wetlands. This difference on the wetland classification give rise to some trouble for conservation wetland policy between the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries and Ministry of Environment in Korea. Because the jurisdiction of the inland wetlands and coastal wetlands is different.Therefore, the purpose of the current study is to find out efficient wetland management plans by reviewing and improving classification of wetland. To solve this problem, the range of responsibility among managing bodies should be exactly established through reclassification of wetland. First of all, estuary/estuarine zones that is classified into inland wetland under the Wetland Conservation Act should be classified into coastal wetland, and also lagoon which is not considered as wetland should be managed as costal wetland. Secondly, dual management due to distribution of wetland and characteristics should be unified. That is, a specialized environment management office needs to be in charge of wetland management.