Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(7)
Published: July 1, 2023
Alpine
shrub
meadows
hold
significant
importance
as
grassland
ecosystems
on
the
Qinghai-Tibetan
Plateau
(QTP).
They
provide
a
range
of
vital
ecosystem
services
(ESs)
and
are
commonly
utilized
summer
pastures
by
herders,
resulting
in
short
grazing
periods
high
intensities.
Unfortunately,
these
practices
have
led
to
varying
degrees
degradation,
thereby
affecting
sustainable
provision
ESs.
However,
current
knowledge
regarding
changes
ESs
their
characteristics
under
influence
particularly
differences
between
alpine
meadow
ecosystems,
is
insufficient.
To
address
this
gap,
study
aimed
investigate
analyse
four
within
across
different
levels
well
explore
relationships.
The
research
was
conducted
pasture
located
northeastern
QTP.
findings
revealed
substantial
reduction
85.9%
forage
supply
due
degradation
meadows.
Moreover,
regulating
experienced
decline
followed
an
increase
instances
heavy
degradation.
Trade-offs
were
observed
provisioning
services,
while
synergistic
relationships
identified
among
services.
Degradation
exacerbated
imbalances
whereas
light
allowed
for
better
equilibrium
two.
Comparatively,
exhibited
higher
carbon
storage
displayed
greater
nutrient
water
retention
It
that
relationship
patterns
significantly
influenced
presence
Consequently,
safeguarding
structural
integrity
addressing
conflicts
over
essential
ensure
coordination
sustainability
outcomes
valuable
insights
management
ecological
restoration
initiatives
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
134, P. 108470 - 108470
Published: Dec. 14, 2021
Current
studies
regarding
the
effects
of
grassland
management
strategies
on
soil
nutrient
cycle
have
mostly
focused
organic
carbon
(SOC).
Less
is
known
about
responses
SOC,
total
nitrogen
(TN),
and
phosphorous
(TP)
stocks
to
at
different
depths.
We
therefore
quantified
vertical
variations
in
TN,
TP
as
well
controlling
factors
under
three
(i.e.,
enclosure
control,
grazing
twice
a
year,
combined
with
mowing)
2014
2017
semi-arid
northern
China.
found
that
year
mowing
led
an
increase
plant
production
C
N
sequestration
during
2017.
Changes
aboveground
biomass
(AGB),
belowground
(BGB),
root-to-shoot
ratio
(R:S)
all
exerted
significant
positive
changes
surface
layer
(0–30
cm),
while
AGB
community
composition
played
more
important
role
mediating
C,
N,
P
response
subsoil
(30–100
cm).
Specifically,
influence
capacity
by
altering
composition.
The
results
this
study
provide
new
insights
into
mechanisms
plants
soils
practices
offer
range
possible
might
be
applied
effective
grasslands.
Land Degradation and Development,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
35(17), P. 5295 - 5307
Published: Oct. 10, 2024
ABSTRACT
Overgrazing
affects
the
grass‐livestock
balance
and
endangers
grassland
ecological
security.
Despite
extensive
studies
conducted
on
identifying
quantifying
grazing
intensity,
there
is
still
room
for
improvement
in
research
gridding
particularly
areas
with
limited
data
Qinghai–Tibet
Plateau.
Therefore,
we
proposed
a
intensity
spatialization
method
using
geographically
weighted
random
forest
(GWRF)
to
gain
further
insights
into
spatial
heterogeneity
of
alpine
intensity.
This
incorporates
multiple
remote
sensing
related
human
activities
natural
factors,
as
well
annual
livestock
statistics
at
township
level
over
several
years,
while
adequately
considering
autocorrelation
Additionally,
employed
Lindeman
Merenda
Gold
(LMG),
geographical
detector
model,
structural
equation
model
(SEM)
assess
contribution
influence
path
driving
factors
We
also
utilize
partial
correlation
analysis
dual‐phase
mapping
examine
impact
distribution
The
results
demonstrate
that
GWRF‐based
accurately
predicts
by
demonstrating
its
consistency
township‐scale
(
R
2
=
0.92
p
<
0.01),
RMSE
1.07).
provides
valuable
technical
support
pastoral
availability.
evaluate
trends
observe
an
increase
Gar
Purang
counties.
Furthermore,
population
density,
normalized
difference
vegetation
index
(NDVI),
temperature
are
identified
three
influential
affecting
areas.
other
indirectly
influencing
density
NDVI
levels,
their
interactions
amplify
overall
influence.
technique
has
demonstrated
significant
45.92%
0.01)
study
area,
emphasizing
substantial
Our
novel
framework
spatially
analyzing
unraveling
intricated
mechanisms
behind
spatiotemporal
changes,
Land Degradation and Development,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
34(5), P. 1311 - 1322
Published: Nov. 12, 2022
Abstract
The
problem
of
grassland
degradation
induced
by
livestock
production
at
the
expense
local
grasses
has
become
a
serious
ecological
worldwide.
To
maintain
and
sustainable
development,
extent
intensity
utilization
needs
to
be
better
understood.
In
this
study,
model
was
developed
monitor
grazing
in
typical
area
(Tibet
Selinco
basin)
Qinghai‐Tibet
Plateau.
Combining
number
township
scale
with
their
matching
habitat
location,
biomass
consumed
assigned
productivity
supply
map
(NPP)
using
mathematical
iterative
algorithm
from
perspective
different
foraging
habits
livestock.
objective
accurately
measure
overall
pressure
on
pasture
as
well
estimate
utilization.
confirmed
distinct
spatial
differences
Tibet
basin,
which
significantly
low
except
southwestern
region.
found
150,000
km
2
,
moderate
occupied
130,000
overgrazing
20,000
accounting
for
87%
13%
total
area,
respectively.
proposed
can
quantify
human
activities
spatially
provide
reliable
accurate
scientific
basis
development
environment
management.
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(7)
Published: July 1, 2023
Alpine
shrub
meadows
hold
significant
importance
as
grassland
ecosystems
on
the
Qinghai-Tibetan
Plateau
(QTP).
They
provide
a
range
of
vital
ecosystem
services
(ESs)
and
are
commonly
utilized
summer
pastures
by
herders,
resulting
in
short
grazing
periods
high
intensities.
Unfortunately,
these
practices
have
led
to
varying
degrees
degradation,
thereby
affecting
sustainable
provision
ESs.
However,
current
knowledge
regarding
changes
ESs
their
characteristics
under
influence
particularly
differences
between
alpine
meadow
ecosystems,
is
insufficient.
To
address
this
gap,
study
aimed
investigate
analyse
four
within
across
different
levels
well
explore
relationships.
The
research
was
conducted
pasture
located
northeastern
QTP.
findings
revealed
substantial
reduction
85.9%
forage
supply
due
degradation
meadows.
Moreover,
regulating
experienced
decline
followed
an
increase
instances
heavy
degradation.
Trade-offs
were
observed
provisioning
services,
while
synergistic
relationships
identified
among
services.
Degradation
exacerbated
imbalances
whereas
light
allowed
for
better
equilibrium
two.
Comparatively,
exhibited
higher
carbon
storage
displayed
greater
nutrient
water
retention
It
that
relationship
patterns
significantly
influenced
presence
Consequently,
safeguarding
structural
integrity
addressing
conflicts
over
essential
ensure
coordination
sustainability
outcomes
valuable
insights
management
ecological
restoration
initiatives
