Spatiotemporal patterns and dynamic mechanisms of ecosystem services in the coastal zone of China
Frontiers in Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Ecosystem
services
(ESs)
are
a
key
component
of
social-ecological
system
(SES).
Exploring
the
spatial
processes
coastal
ESs
is
great
significance
for
promoting
high-quality
development
zones.
This
study
investigates
patterns
and
their
interrelationships,
identifies
driving
mechanisms,
subsequently
offers
sustainable
management
strategies.
The
major
results
reveal
that
(1)
exhibit
fluctuating
growth
trend
(k
=
0.017,
R
2
0.175)
from
2000
to
2022,
but
synergistic
effects
gradually
weakening;
Spatially,
show
pattern
higher
levels
in
south
lower
north,
with
significant
north-south
disparity;
In
future,
slight
upward
(mean
Hurst
0.516),
southern
region
being
stronger
than
those
northern
region.
(2)
more
strongly
influenced
by
social
factors
less
affected
natural
factors.
Natural
have
weak
positive
influence
on
ESs,
while
opposite
true
factors;
Social
exert
nonlinear
mechanism
(3)
demonstrate
pronounced
aggregation
pattern,
which
can
serve
as
basis
partitioning.
As
result,
we
integrate
local
realities
governance
knowledge
into
planning
support
SES.
Language: Английский
Spatio-Temporal Variations of Soil Conservation Service Supply–Demand Balance in the Qinling Mountains, China
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(10), P. 1667 - 1667
Published: Oct. 13, 2024
The
ecological
conservation
of
nature
reserves
has
garnered
considerable
attention
and
is
subject
to
stringent
management
in
China.
However,
the
majority
these
areas
have
a
history
underdeveloped
economies
require
urgent
improvements
well-being
local
communities.
Effectively
coupling
harmonizing
dynamic
relationship
between
ecosystem
services
socio-economic
development
emerged
as
crucial
concern
for
reserves.
Therefore,
further
exploration
needed
achieve
spatio-temporal
balance
alignment
supply
demand
ESs
Utilizing
multiple
datasets,
RULSE,
bivariate
autocorrelation
methods,
this
study
investigated
evolution
supply–demand
ratio
(ESDR)
spatial
matches
soil
(SCSs)
Qinling
Mountains
(QMs)
from
2000
2020.
results
indicated
following:
(1)
Over
years,
SCSs
exhibited
consistently
high
level,
with
an
upward
trend
observed
63.10%
QMs,
while
generally
low,
decreasing
82.68%
QMs.
(2)
remained
favorable,
positive
ESDR
reaching
82.19%
From
2010,
there
was
significant
decline
ESDR;
however,
substantial
rebound
across
region
2010
(3)
counties
districts
values
ESDR.
When
examining
cities,
Weinan,
Xi’an,
Ankang
demonstrated
relatively
consistent
patterns
higher
over
time.
In
2000,
on
northern
slope
lower
than
that
southern
slope;
situation
subsequently
underwent
reversal.
(4)
distribution
SCS
predominantly
characterized
by
matching
regions
exhibiting
either
High
Supply–High
Demand
or
Low
Supply–Low
years.
This
suggests
dynamics
been
favorable
recent
matches.
These
findings
can
provide
valuable
insights
similar
aiming
implement
environmental
protection
sustainable
development.
future
research
endeavors,
should
strive
expand
upon
exploring
associated
other
diverse
reserves,
considering
their
unique
geographical
characteristics,
order
promote
more
rational
strategies.
Language: Английский
Integrating System Perspectives to Optimize Ecosystem Service Provision in Urban Ecological Development
Wenbo Cai,
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Chengji Shu
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Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(9), P. 375 - 375
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
System-based
approaches
are
critical
for
addressing
the
complex
and
interconnected
nature
of
urban
ecological
development
restoration
ecosystem
services.
This
study
adopts
a
system
perspective
to
investigate
spatiotemporal
drivers
key
services,
including
carbon
sequestration,
water
conservation,
sediment
reduction,
pollution
mitigation,
stormwater
regulation,
within
Yangtze
River
Delta
Eco-Green
Integrated
Development
Demonstration
Area
(YRDDA)
from
2000
2020.
We
propose
novel
framework
defining
enhanced-efficiency
service
management
regions
(EESMR)
guide
targeted
restoration.
Our
analysis
revealed
interplay
11,
9,
6,
10
driving
factors
selected
highlighting
heterogeneity
these
drivers.
By
overlaying
factors,
we
identified
high-efficiency
priority
areas
EESMR
that
ensure
high
returns
on
investment
efficient
functions.
system-oriented
approach
provided
spatial
guidance
integrated
restoration,
green
development,
eco-planning.
These
findings
offer
valuable
insights
policymakers
planners
in
other
rapidly
urbanizing
regions,
supporting
formulation
effective
land-use
policies
balance
environmental
sustainability
growth.
Language: Английский
Considerations for enhancing participation and data accuracy in geospatial research in rural areas: experiences with PGIS in northern Malawi
African Geographical Review,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Rural
environments
are
experiencing
rapid
changes
that
must
be
explored
to
understand,
enhance,
and
facilitate
positive
adapt
detrimental
changes.
However,
the
information
researchers
can
obtain
about
environment
identify
effective
management
strategies
for
rural
resources
is
hindered
by
several
factors.
Participatory
geospatial
research
presents
an
approach
integrates
local
voices
map
facts
values
of
people
represent
environmental
Here,
we
draw
on
more
than
six
years
participatory
in
northern
Malawi
present
various
considerations
planners
should
mindful
when
working
with
enhance
participation
improve
spatial
data
accuracy.
Based
experiences
using
methods
activities
applied
transdisciplinary
collaborative
projects,
posit
keenly
consider
i)
ethical
issues
concerning
collection,
analysis,
representation,
e.g.
taboos
sacred
spaces,
ii)
integrating
ecological
knowledge
environment,
iii)
economic
conflicts
gender
dynamics
tend
disempower
limit
affect
quality.
Considering
these
would
build
rapport
between
participants
active
Language: Английский