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This study investigated the ecological impact of fences for restricting African swine fever (ASF) on Artiodactyla movement in Yanggu-gun, South Korea. ASF poses significant public health and economic threats, leading to the construction of extensive fences that limit the spread of the virus. However, these barriers can disrupt wildlife movements, potentially resulting in habitat fragmentation and increased mortality rates. We deployed 120 camera traps at 10-meter intervals along a 1.2-kilometer section of the fence to monitor wildlife behavior from November 2021 to January 2022. The cameras captured 6,393 images of species, including the endangered long-tailed goral (Naemorhedus caudatus), wild boar (Sus scrofa), roe deer (Capreolus pygargus), and water deer (Hydropotes inermis). Behavioral patterns were categorized into three types—trace and average movements, moving back and forth, and bouncing. Our analysis revealed that N. caudatus frequently attempted to approach and retreat from the fence, suggesting an inclination to cross it. Conversely, C. pygargus and H. inermis exhibited patterns indicative of the cautious exploration and avoidance of open areas. These findings highlight the indirect effects of fences on habitat connectivity and wildlife behavior, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive understanding of these dynamics. Future research should incorporate GPS tracking to better assess the movement and behavioral patterns of Artiodactyla species in relation to fences. Ultimately, the management of ASF fences should be informed by ecological data to identify critical areas for potential fence openings, adjustments, or reinforcements, thereby enhancing wildlife conservation efforts while mitigating the spread of the disease.

목차

Abstract
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Camera traps and study site
Behavioral analysis of artiodactyla around fences using camera traps
Results
Camera trap captures and species occurrence results
Behavioral patterns of different species observed around the fences
Discussion
Acknowledgements
References

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저자

• Kwang Bae Yoon [ Research Center for Endangers Species, National Institute of Ecology, Yeongyang 36531, Republic of Korea ] Corresponding Author
• Areum Kim [ Research Center for Endangers Species, National Institute of Ecology, Yeongyang 36531, Republic of Korea ]
• Hyeon Gyu Ko [ Research Center for Endangers Species, National Institute of Ecology, Yeongyang 36531, Republic of Korea ]
• Je Min Lee [ Research Center for Endangers Species, National Institute of Ecology, Yeongyang 36531, Republic of Korea ]

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간행물

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• 간행물명

  Journal of Forest and Environmental Science [산림과학연구]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  2288-9744

• eISSN

  2288-9752

• 수록기간

  1981~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 526 DDC 634