Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1499 - 1499
Published: Sept. 15, 2024
The
interaction
between
the
natural
environmental
and
socioeconomic
factors
is
crucial
for
assessing
dynamics
of
plateau
ecosystems.
Therefore,
remote
sensing
ecological
index
(RSEI)
CatBoost-SHAP
model
were
employed
to
investigate
changes
in
quality
their
driving
Diqing
Tibetan
Autonomous
Prefecture,
China,
from
2001
2021.
results
showed
an
increase
0.44
0.71
2021
average
RSEI
indicating
overall
upward
trend
quality.
Spatial
analysis
shows
percentage
area
covered
by
different
levels
temporal
changes.
revealed
that
“good”
accounted
largest
proportion
study
area,
at
42.77%,
followed
“moderate”
21.93%,
“excellent”
16.62%.
“Fair”
areas
16.11%
“poor”
only
2.57%.
drivers
based
on
framework
also
indicated
climate
have
a
greater
impact
than
factors;
however,
this
effect
differed
significantly
with
altitude.
findings
suggest
that,
addition
strengthening
monitoring,
further
advancements
engineering
are
required
ensure
sustainable
development
ecosystem
continuous
improvement
Prefecture.
Water,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(20), P. 2921 - 2921
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
In
managing
ecosystem
services
(ESs),
it
is
vital
to
understand
and
effectively
regulate
the
trade-offs
synergies
(ToSs)
involved.
This
study
investigates
Tianshan
Mountains
(TSMs),
utilizing
InVEST
(Integrated
Valuation
of
ESs
Tradeoffs)
model
evaluate
service
changes
from
2000
2020,
while
employing
univariate
linear
regression
examine
their
spatiotemporal
dynamics.
Pearson
correlation
analysis
was
also
conducted
assess
how
climatic
variables
(temperature
precipitation)
vegetation
indicators
(NDVI,
normalized
difference
index)
influence
overall
benefits.
The
findings
reveal
notable
spatial
heterogeneity
dynamic
shifts
in
across
TSMs,
with
strong
observed
between
carbon
storage
(CS)
other
(such
as
habitat
quality,
HQ;
soil
conservation,
SC;
water
yield,
WY),
especially
areas
experiencing
increased
vegetation.
However,
connection
HQ
WY
comparatively
weaker
occasionally
exhibited
negative
correlations
during
specific
periods,
highlighting
intricate
among
various
services.
further
showed
that
climate
significantly
impact
benefits,
declining
precipitation
rising
temperatures
reducing
these
whereas
higher
NDVI
associated
improved
functions.
Ultimately,
this
emphasizes
necessity
recognizing
ToSs
promote
sustainable
regional
development.
Environmental Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(11), P. 115023 - 115023
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Abstract
The
Qilian
Mountains
(QLMs)
serve
as
a
vital
ecological
security
barrier
in
the
northwest
China,
determining
optimal
fractional
vegetation
cover
(FVC)
of
different
land-use
types
is
crucial
for
restoration
and
protection.
Based
on
normalized
index,
meteorological
data,
soil
data
InVEST
model,
bivariate
spatial
autocorrelation
elastic
analysis,
we
calculated
water
conservation,
conservation
carbon
storage,
analyzed
spatio-temporal
distribution
characteristics
FVC
ecosystem
services
(ES)
correlation
between
them.
This
study
aims
to
evaluate
restoration’s
effect
it
QLMs.
results
showed
that
ES
an
increasing
trend
from
2000
2020,
with
pattern
high
values
southeast
low
northwest.
There
was
significant
positive
service
functions
(p
<
0.05),
had
most
obvious
followed
by
conservation.
varied
type,
its
value
0.4
0.48
forest
land,
0.24
0.30
grassland
0.19
0.20
unused
land.
In
eastern
QLMs,
nearly
70%
forests
50%
grasslands
exceeded
coverage,
while
36%
62%
lands
were
under-covered
western
findings
suggest
differentiated
management
measures
should
be
formulated
according
status
restoration,
enhance
comprehensive
capacity
Journal of Plant Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(5)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Abstract
The
ecosystems
within
agro-pastoral
transition
zones
exhibit
inherent
fragility
and
heightened
susceptibility
to
climate
variability,
exacerbated
by
profound
degradation
resulting
from
anthropogenic
activities.
Subsequent
vegetation
in
these
areas
precipitates
severe
soil
erosion,
presenting
formidable
challenges
for
ecological
restoration
efforts.
utilization
of
microtopographic
structures
mitigate
erosion
facilitate
recovery
stands
as
a
prominent
strategy
zones.
Despite
the
acknowledgment
current
practices
that
efficacy
microtopography-based
is
contingent
upon
slope,
aspect
elevation,
there
remains
notable
absence
precise
observed
information
on
this
correlation.
This
study,
conducted
Bashang
Grassland,
typical
zone
northern
China,
aims
fill
gap
concerning
correspondence
between
outcomes.
Our
findings
revealed
microtopography
has
significant
impact
characteristics,
with
outcomes
varying
location.
Shaded
slopes
displayed
higher
biomass
density
compared
sunny
valleys.
While
affected
community
structure,
it
did
not
substantially
alter
species
richness,
highlighting
critical
role
location
pit
construction
successful
endeavors.
study
provides
insights
selection,
design
assessment
vulnerable
ecosystems.
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(9), P. 1499 - 1499
Published: Sept. 15, 2024
The
interaction
between
the
natural
environmental
and
socioeconomic
factors
is
crucial
for
assessing
dynamics
of
plateau
ecosystems.
Therefore,
remote
sensing
ecological
index
(RSEI)
CatBoost-SHAP
model
were
employed
to
investigate
changes
in
quality
their
driving
Diqing
Tibetan
Autonomous
Prefecture,
China,
from
2001
2021.
results
showed
an
increase
0.44
0.71
2021
average
RSEI
indicating
overall
upward
trend
quality.
Spatial
analysis
shows
percentage
area
covered
by
different
levels
temporal
changes.
revealed
that
“good”
accounted
largest
proportion
study
area,
at
42.77%,
followed
“moderate”
21.93%,
“excellent”
16.62%.
“Fair”
areas
16.11%
“poor”
only
2.57%.
drivers
based
on
framework
also
indicated
climate
have
a
greater
impact
than
factors;
however,
this
effect
differed
significantly
with
altitude.
findings
suggest
that,
addition
strengthening
monitoring,
further
advancements
engineering
are
required
ensure
sustainable
development
ecosystem
continuous
improvement
Prefecture.
