공주시 소규모 습지정원의 생태적 특성 및 기능평가 연구

Abstract

This study was carried out to investigate the ecological characteristics and functions of small wetland gardens reflecting the natural ecology and cultural phenomena of the region. The ecological characteristics of 31 small wetland gardens and the vegetation distribution were investigated in Gongju city. The study areas are Gongju-si downtown (1 site), Yugu-eup (8 sites), Gyeryong-myeon (2 sites), Banpo-myeon (1 site), Sagog-myeon (1 site), Sinpung-myeon (1 site), Wooseong-myeon (4 sites), Euidang-myeon (5 sites), Iin-myeon (3 sites), Jeongan-myeon (3 sites) and Tancheon-myeon (2 sites). The wetlands were used such as ponds (3 sites), agricultural waters (14 sites), mountainous reservoirs (11 sites), an abandoned rice paddy (1 site), and small puddles (2 sites). The 8 functions of the 31 wetlands were evaluated using the Rapid Assessment Method (RAM) model, such functions as vegetation diversity and wildlife habitat, fish and amphibian reptile habitat, flood storage and control, erosion control, water quality protection and improvement, revetment and embankment protection, aesthetic and recreational, ground water maintenance and supplementation. As a result of the evaluation, vegetation diversity and wildlife habitat, fish and amphibian reptile habitat, and aesthetic recreational functions are recorded high. It is expected to make a conservation and wise use of wetlands by the increasing of communication, education, public participation and awareness of local residents and destination as the natural and ecological excellent villages in connection with historical and cultural resources of Gongju City.