Forest
productivity
is
a
crucial
integrator
of
ecosystem
functions
and
services.
Although
the
effects
landscape
structure
on
species
richness
stand
have
been
extensively
studied,
how
structures
affect
forest
their
interactions
with
stand‐level
attributes,
especially
in
context
considerable
land
use
change,
remain
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
(fragmentation,
complexity,
heterogeneity)
attributes
conterminous
United
States
across
three
spatial
scales
(1–3
km),
using
an
extensive
inventory
dataset
from
national
inventories
(NFI)
plots.
Our
results
revealed
that
all
indices
around
selected
plots
significantly
increased
2006
to
2016.
Across
scales,
(number
trees,
tree
richness,
structural
diversity)
exhibited
unimodal
relationships
fragmentation
while
generally
showed
positive
correlations
heterogeneity.
The
between
enhanced
explanatory
power
productivity.
Landscape
complexity
directly
or
indirectly
reduced
by
decreasing
number
trees
whereas
heterogeneity
had
opposite
effects.
Furthermore,
age
relatively
stronger
total
(the
sum
direct
indirect
effects)
productivity,
strength
modestly
scales.
However,
consistently
lowest
study
elucidates
complex
driving
mechanisms
patterns
providing
deeper
understanding
responses
accelerating
changes.
The Science of The Total Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
929, С. 171926 - 171926
Опубликована: Март 27, 2024
Carbon
emissions
caused
by
economic
growth
are
the
main
cause
of
global
warming,
but
controlling
to
reduce
carbon
does
not
meet
China's
conditions.
Therefore,
how
synergize
and
emission
reduction
is
only
a
sustainable
development
issue
for
China,
also
significant
mitigating
warming.
The
territorial
spatial
functional
pattern
(TSFP)
carrier
coordinating
emissions,
establish
TSFP
remains
unresolved.
We
propose
decision
framework
optimizing
coupled
with
multi-objective
fuzzy
linear
programming
patch-generating
land
use
simulation
model,
provide
new
path
in
China.
To
confirm
reliability,
we
took
Qionglai
City
as
demonstration.
results
found
spatiotemporal
coupling
between
synergistic
effect
(q
≥
0.8220),
which
resolves
theoretical
uncertainty
about
synergizing
through
TSFP.
urban
space
2025
2030
obtained
was
6497.57
hm2
6628.72
respectively,
distributed
central
eastern
regions;
rural
60,132.92
56,084.97
hm2,
concentrated
east,
few
located
west;
ecological
71,072.52
74,998.31
mainly
western
southeastern
areas.
Compared
2020,
intensity
that
realized
synergy
(decoupling
index
0.25
0.21,
respectively)
reduced
0.7
4.7
tons/million
yuan,
respectively.
Further
confirming
an
effective
way
reduction,
can
policy
implications
China
even
similar
developing
countries.
Abstract
Context
Birds,
as
indicators
of
biodiversity,
are
experiencing
habitat
reduction
and
loss
due
to
landscape
changes.
Evidence
is
mounting
that
the
response
bird
richness
patterns
remains
controversial
on
a
global
scale.
In
this
study,
we
conducted
quantitative
synthesis
gain
comprehensive
understanding
relationship.
Our
findings
contribute
development
conservation
strategies
align
with
objectives
SDG15.
Objective
Through
review,
study
investigated
effects
analyzed
sources
heterogeneity
in
results.
Methods
A
random-effects
model
was
utilized
merge
impacts
metrics
richness,
meta-regression
analysis
performed
investigate
origins
heterogeneity.
Results
The
review
encompassed
101
articles
from
51
countries
worldwide.
Field
sampling
emerged
primary
method
for
acquiring
data,
multiple
linear
regression
generalized
models
main
analytical
approaches.
meta-analysis
results
highlighted
area
crucial
factor
influencing
richness.
Regarding
composition,
proportions
forests,
shrublands,
water
bodies
positively
impacted
while
agricultural
land
urban
had
negative
effects.
relationship
between
complexity
influenced
by
factors,
including
net
productivity
(NPP)
precipitation.
Landscape
identified
contributing
increased
species
Conclusion
Compared
complexity,
composition
more
suitable
reference
tools
conservation.
exhibit
variation.
Moreover,
our
underscore
role
preserving
forested
areas
supporting
diversity,
emphasizing
necessity
account
regional
variations
when
establishing
forest
cover
thresholds.
Ecological Indicators,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
158, С. 111556 - 111556
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
Beijing
Plain
is
an
important
region
for
ecological
planning
and
management.
In
the
past
decade,
human
activities
have
dramatically
changed
spatial
landscape
patterns
of
greenspaces
in
Plains.
However,
very
few
studies
assessed
main
causative
factors
these
changes.
Herein,
we
analyzed
Plains
between
2015
2020
using
multi-source
remote
sensing
data,
geographical
information
system,
pattern
index.
Additionally,
utilized
gray
correlation
analysis
to
quantitatively
analyze
contributing
dynamic
changes
greenspace
patterns.
We
found
that
showed
a
gradual
increase
annually
from
2020.
Further,
conversion
types
throughout
study
period
mainly
included
interconversion
woodland
cropland,
water,
impervious
surfaces.
The
transfer
out
woodlands
has
been
decreasing
while
increasing.
Grassland
shrubs
were
almost
entirely
converted
into
other
land
use
types.
fragmentation
overall
reduced,
aggregation
increased,
patches
tended
be
fully
distributed,
connected,
simpler,
concentrated,
regular.
advantages
landscapes
gradually
becoming
more
evident.
Population
urbanization,
rapid
economic
growth,
policies
affecting
findings
provide
scientific
reference
adjust
structure,
transform
upgrade
existing
greenspaces,
ensure
sustainable
development
cities.
Remote Sensing,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(19), С. 4884 - 4884
Опубликована: Окт. 9, 2023
Landscape
ecological
risk
is
considered
the
basis
for
regional
ecosystem
management
decisions.
Thus,
it
essential
to
understand
spatial
and
temporal
evolutionary
patterns
drivers
of
landscape
risk.
However,
existing
studies
lack
exploration
long-term
time
series
driving
mechanisms
Based
on
multi-type
remote
sensing
data,
this
study
assesses
pattern
changes
in
Three
Gorges
Reservoir
Area
from
1990
2020
ranks
factors
using
a
geographical
detector.
We
then
introduce
geographically
weighted
regression
model
explore
local
contributions
factors.
Our
results
show:
(1)
From
2020,
agricultural
land
decreased,
while
forest
construction
expanded
Area.
The
overall
shifted
toward
aggregation.
(2)
exhibited
decreasing
trend.
areas
with
relatively
high
were
primarily
concentrated
main
urban
area
western
region
along
Yangtze
River,
apparent
(3)
Social
natural
affected
human
interference,
annual
average
temperature,
population
density,
precipitation;
interactions
occurred
between
drivers.
(4)
influence
showed
heterogeneity.
Spatially,
social
(human
interference
density)
was
positively
correlated.
Meanwhile,
factors’
(annual
temperature
precipitation)
varied
widely
distribution,
more
complex.
This
provides
scientific
reference
management,
use
policy
formulation,
optimization
security
patterns.
Ecology and Evolution,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15(2)
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2025
Understanding
biodiversity
is
essential
for
preserving
the
stability
of
river
ecosystems.
However,
impact
landscape
configurations
and
seasonal
variations
on
within
undammed
ecosystems
remains
unexplored.
Therefore,
we
selected
Chishui
River-a
naturally
flowing
tributary
upper
Yangtze
River-for
a
survey
periphytic
algae.
The
present
study
focuses
fluctuations
in
β-diversity
algae
River
its
correlation
with
surrounding
patterns.
Our
findings
indicate
that
there
substantial
influence
community
structure
these
ecosystem.
Concurrently,
observed
turnover
component
predominantly
contributes
to
β-diversity.
In
light
findings,
recommend
conservation
measures
be
implemented
across
entire
basin
safeguard
regional
biodiversity.
Redundancy
analysis
elucidated
water
temperature,
conductivity,
pH
were
primary
environmental
drivers
shaping
algal
communities.
Furthermore,
additional
analyses
using
random
forest
model
indicated
fragmentation
complexity
key
determinants
Notably,
number
patches
was
strongly
correlated
It
important
highlight
maintaining
an
optimal
balance
between
their
size
crucial
enhancing
ecosystem's
capacity
preserve
summary,
our
provide
insights
into
interplay
land-use
practices
complex
riverine
environments,
thereby
offering
scientific
foundation
management
Diversity,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(3), С. 157 - 157
Опубликована: Фев. 25, 2025
The
factors
driving
plant
species
diversity
in
different
forest
types
and
layers
are
still
insufficiently
understood.
Therefore,
we
investigated
the
limiting
of
nutrient
water
use
efficiency
three
(arbor,
shrub
herb
layers)
two
(plantation
natural
forest),
as
well
their
potential
relationship
with
diversity.
study
area
is
located
mid-latitude
evergreen
broad-leaved
ecosystems
southern
Anhui
province.
nitrogen
content
soil
(2.90
g
kg−1)
exceeded
national
average
for
(1.06
kg−1),
whereas
phosphorus
(0.43
was
below
such
(0.65
kg−1).
arbor
layer
comparatively
low,
exerted
a
more
substantial
influence
on
it.
In
contrast,
had
most
significant
impact
layers.
conclusion,
has
little
effect
growth
patterns
this
area,
while
there
role
regulating
succession
rates.
There
phenomenon
excessive
deposition
loss
ecosystem.
Despite
fact
that
indices
(the
Pielou
Evenness
Index,
Gleason
Richness
Shannon–Wiener
Diversity
Index
Simpson
Dominance
Index)
forests
were
higher
than
plantation
forests,
disparity
between
them
not
(p
>
0.05).
This
may
be
due
to
similar
climate.
findings
research
hold
significance
forecasting
alterations
diversity,
functionality,
influencing
within
forests.
In
light
of
the
grave
threats
posed
to
biodiversity
and
natural
ecosystems
by
human
activity,
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
emerges
as
a
potent
promising
instrument
for
their
preservation.
However,
it
is
imperative
acknowledge
concomitant
risks
uncertainties
associated
with
AI.
The
integration
AI
into
ecological
systems
may
potentially
disrupt
intricate
balance
integrity
these
ecosystems,
adversely
impacting
rights
interests
diverse
stakeholders,
resulting
in
unanticipated,
permanent
effects
on
continuity
life
we
know
it.
this
work,
I
discuss
ethical
issues
involved
utilizing
control
or
improve
referencing
five
literature-based
arguments.
These
arguments
include
following:
loss
authenticity,
justice
equity,
long-term
effects,
environmental
impact,
duty.
contend
that
question
using
manage
conserve
varied,
necessitating
thoughtful
nuanced
approach.
To
establish
moral
framework
responsible
use
biodiversity,
precautionary
principle
was
investigated
its
shortcomings
examined.
Based
Unesco's
four
principles,
"Ecosystem-Centric
ai
Ethical
Framework"
developed
potential
deal
problems.
According
paradigm,
should
protect
dignity
well
nature.
It
also
be
monitored
evaluated,
there
procedures
accountability
redress
event
harmful
effects.
