Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 67 - 67
Published: Jan. 6, 2024
Biodiversity
is
profoundly
influenced
by
habitat
quality,
and
Harbin,
a
provincial
capital
situated
in
cold
climate
zone,
stands
out
as
one
of
China’s
regions
most
susceptible
to
the
repercussions
change.
To
ensure
city’s
continued
sustainable
growth,
thorough
assessment
quality
must
be
conducted.
This
study
employs
comprehensive
approach
integrating
InVEST
model,
PLUS
landscape
pattern
analysis,
geographic
detector,
geographically
weighted
regression
model.
The
goal
assess
how
land
use
have
changed
Harbin
City,
investigate
factors
contributing
spatial
heterogeneity
thoroughly
examine
evolutionary
patterns
under
inertial
development
scenario
from
2030
2050,
propose
optimization
strategies.
There
are
four
key
findings.
First,
2000
2020,
agricultural
forest
were
City’s
two
prevalent
types.
notable
transition
occurred
grassland,
expansion
construction
primarily
resulted
its
encroachment
into
areas.
Second,
within
area
study,
increased
while
simultaneously
experiencing
decrease
connectivity,
had
tendency
toward
more
fragmented
distribution.
Third,
overall
rose
between
2020
but
declined
2050.
was
“weak
west
high
east”
distribution
quality.
Fourth,
population
density
has
impact
on
with
NDVI
GDP
close
behind.
Conversely,
precipitation
slope
comparatively
smaller
influences
Natural
combined
favorable
influence
across
research
region
terms
discernibly
detrimental
impact.
Given
these
findings,
this
suggests
targeted
strategies
optimize
These
recommendations
relevant
not
only
for
biodiversity
conservation
also
an
ecologically
community,
particularly
region.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
146, P. 109859 - 109859
Published: Jan. 5, 2023
The
resilience
of
the
urban
ecological
network
is
an
indispensable
aspect
reflecting
recovery
capacity
after
external
risk
shock.
Improving
conducive
to
enhancing
benefits.
However,
current
studies
are
lack
evaluation
from
a
comprehensive
perspective.
Thus,
in
this
study,
taking
three
typical
agglomerations
as
cases,
framework
was
proposed
assess
resilience.
First,
we
selected
reserve
sources
and
combined
them
with
corridors
construct
network.
Then
evaluated
networks
perspectives
robustness
redundancy.
Finally,
analyzed
under
different
importance
nodes
failed.
results
showed
that
(1)
average
values
value
(CRV)
were
over
than
0.8.
(2)
blow
optimal
throughout
during
period
1985
2020.
(3)
change
trends
multiple
significant
differences
removing
certain
important
nodes,
indicating
redundant.
research
will
help
improve
enhance
improvement
sustainable
management
restoration.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
158, P. 111611 - 111611
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
quality
of
the
habitats
and
ecosystem
services
are
significantly
impacted
by
ecological
land
fragmentation
brought
on
human
activities.
However,
specific
driving
mechanism
comprehensive
landscape
habitat
is
still
unclear.
This
study
took
cities
Suzhou,
Wuxi,
Changzhou
along
Taihu
Lake
basin
as
its
research
region.
spatiotemporal
variations
in
their
relationship
with
were
explored
land-use
dynamic
rate,
transfer
matrix,
indices,
Integrated
Valuation
Ecosystem
Services
Tradeoffs
(InVEST)
model,
Geographically
Temporally
Weighted
Regression
(GTWR)
model
during
2000–2020
period.
findings
revealed
that:
(1)
On
whole,
area
rose,
northern
eastern
areas
region
had
greatest
transformations
use/land
cover
(LULC).
(2)
Within
period,
index
showed
a
fluctuating
growth
trend,
there
regions
large
high
value
clustered.
(3)
In
whole
deteriorated,
more
concentrated
degradation
seen
around
woodland
construction
land.
(4)
Numerous
factors
contributed
to
regional
temporal
changes
effect
varied
between
regions.
These
could
provide
theoretical
guidance
for
protection,
improvement,
restoration
similar
environments.
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
146, P. 109877 - 109877
Published: Jan. 10, 2023
Revealing
the
relationship
between
urban
spatial
morphological
structure
(USMS)
and
habitat
quality
(HQ)
is
of
great
significance
for
high-quality
development.
In
this
study,
central
area
a
typical
multi-mountainous
city
(Guiyang,
China)
was
taken
as
research
area.
Two-dimensional
(2D)
three-dimensional
(3D)
characteristic
indicators
system
USMS
constructed.
The
InVEST
model
used
to
evaluate
HQ
in
study
area,
pattern
characteristics
were
analyzed.
Finally,
response
revealed
through
Pearson
correlation
analysis
curve
fitting.
results
showed
that:
(1)
average
level
low
aggregation
effect
obvious;
distribution
difference
high
value
significant;
mainly
distributed
where
large
green
space
(UGS)
remnant
mountains
(URMs)
are
located,
while
high-intensity
construction
(2)The
URMs
have
significant
impact
on
within
city,
intelligibility(I),
permeability,
degree,
traffic
attraction
potential
poor;
buffer
zone
4
km
center
core
development,
15
rapid
development
(3)Among
indicators,
Choice(C)
significantly
positively
correlated
with
HQ,
Connectivity(Con),
I,
Average
height(AVH),
Otherness(O)
negatively
HQ.
(4)Stepwise
regression
that
could
explain
well,
values
fitting
coefficient
R2
0.975,
0.837
0.945
2008,
2013
2018,
respectively.
(5)There
quadratic
function
principal
component
factor
f,
there
threshold
effect,
thresholds
0.798
0.905
0.474
This
confirmed
demonstrates
existence
threshold,
which
has
important
reference
biodiversity
conservation
Ecological Indicators,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
158, P. 111521 - 111521
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
River
basins
play
an
important
role
in
national
economic
development
and
ecological
security
can
be
well
expressed
by
ecosystem
services
(ESs)
research.
Due
to
rapid
population
growth
climate
change,
it
has
had
a
significant
impact
on
the
of
Yellow
Basin
(YRB).
Although
ESs
have
been
assessed
several
studies,
few
studies
used
composite
service
index
(CESI)
their
assessment.
Thus,
here,
based
InVEST
model,
bivariate
spatial
autocorrelation,
econometric
we
studied
YRB,
with
aim
build
CESI
for
evaluating
overall
YRB.
We
found
that
YRB
from
1990
year–2020
year
obvious
spatiotemporal
distribution
law
at
city
level
grid
scale,
showing
high
characteristic
southeast.
The
trend
also
showed
difference
regional
distribution.
There
was
positive
correlation
between
urbanization
indicators
reflected
urbanization,
aggregation
type
among
three
similar.
Furthermore,
density
strong
spillover
effect
CESI,
whereas
land
negative
effect.
Therefore,
should
pay
attention
transforming
extensive
model
paying
when
laying
out
industrial
structures.
Additionally,
is
necessary
control
expansion
built-up
improve
use
efficiency,
thereby
reducing
development.
This
study's
findings
serve
as
reference
policy
formulation
major
river
worldwide.
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
459, P. 142546 - 142546
Published: May 11, 2024
Landscape
changes
driven
by
anthropogenic
activities
often
have
negative
impacts
on
ecosystems,
jeopardizing
the
provision
of
vital
services
that
sustain
biotic
elements
and
wildlife.
Predicting
effects
such
transformations
is
crucial
for
developing
strategies
to
mitigate
ecological
damage.
This
study
explores
interaction
land
use
habitat
quality
estimates
in
Upper
Paraguay
River
Basin
Brazil,
using
InVEST
Habitat
Quality
model
estimate
spatiotemporal
landscape
trends
evaluate
potential
impact
policies
future.
Under
a
business-as-usual
scenario
2050,
are
simulated
shaping
quality,
degradation,
rarity
as
proxies
biodiversity
conservation.
Results
show
an
extensive
expansion
pastures
through
deforestation,
leading
progressive
degradation
with
significant
decay
predicted
observed
quality.
The
index
spatial
decrease
from
0.78
0.57
1989-2050
period.
same
trend
protected
areas
period
2019-2050,
increase
0.80
conservation
units,
0.75
0.53
indigenous
lands.
For
improved
outcomes,
this
work
introduces
new
insights
environmental
actions
can
be
flagged
sustainable
management
practices
perspectives
towards
pressures
at
different
scales.
Therefore,
government
institutions
responsible
protection
units
communities
informed
about
their
territories.
findings
suggest
incorporating
additional
climate-related
variables
could
valuable
direction
future
studies
extend
further
modelling
approaches
explored
work.
Ecology and Evolution,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
In
this
paper,
we
use
the
InVEST
model
and
five
periods
of
land
data
from
1980
to
2020
assess
habitat
quality
Ningxia
Hui
Autonomous
Region
in
Western
China,
which
has
characteristics
a
typical
fragile
ecosystem.
We
further
analyse
spatial
temporal
evolution
its
relationship
with
landscape
pattern
indices
explore
close
between
regional
changes
human
natural
resource
conservation
utilization.
The
research
results
show
that
overall
was
stable
at
moderate
level
(0.57–0.60)
during
40
years
2020;
Habitat
patches
(2020)
low
(24.89%),
high
(22.45%)
very
(29.81%)
occupy
larger
proportion
area,
followed
by
(13.31%)
levels
(9.54%).
Over
past
years,
there
have
been
275
sample
sites
where
deteriorated,
1593
remained
stable,
184
increased.
From
2020,
Mean
Patch
Area
types
decreased
25.9
hm
2
.
Density
increased
0.06
/hm
Largest
Index
15.69%.
Edge
2.5
m/hm
Contagion
2.99%.
Area‐Weighted
Fractal
Dimension
basically
unchanged
(0.01).
Landscape
Shape
showed
trend
first
increasing
then
decreasing,
13.94.
reduced
9.45.
Shannon
Diversity
Evenness
both
an
trend,
but
amplitude
is
relatively
small,
0.09
0.04,
respectively.
There
significant
aggregation
Ningxia,
values
usually
distributed
northern
southern
areas
good
conditions
frequent
activities
poor
conditions.
decrease
mainly
due
expansion
cultivated
construction
land,
increase
fragmentation
resulting
connectivity.
On
other
hand,
implementation
ecological
protection
measures,
such
as
project
returning
farmland
pasture
grass
forest,
habitats
conclusions
study
support
idea
ecologically
should
fully
preserve
original
reduce
interference
suitability
connectivity
patches.
At
same
time,
targeted
policies
be
developed
restore
damaged
ultimately
maintain
stability
biodiversity
ecosystems
areas.
Meanwhile,
for
similar
those
our
supports
habitats,
restoration
projects,
financial
investment
seeking
cooperation
local
community
managers
residents
will
help
improve
enrichment
biodiversity,
promote
harmonious
coexistence
beings
nature
modernized
sense
word.