Response of ecosystem services to impervious surface changes and their scaling effects in Loess Plateau ecological Screen, China

Zhang, Yiming; Jiang, Xuebing; You, Yanan; Zhou, Xiangbei; Yu, Zhu; Chen, Zhongchao; Wang, Luying; Wei, Changwen; Liao, Zhihong

doi:10.1016/j.ecolind.2023.109997

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“…Moreover, the dissection process in agricultural lands can lead to soil erosion and nutrient depletion, which can have long-term consequences for soil health and fertility (Sasmal and Sasmal, 2016;Chaudhari et al, 2020). The loss of vegetation cover and the increase in impervious surfaces can also contribute to the degradation of water quality and quantity in the surrounding ecosystems (Chithra et al, 2015;Zhang et al, 2023). Bogaert et al (2004) characterized dissection as a process that reflects landscape fragmentation.…”

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Exploring the landscape pattern change analysis for the transboundary Nyungwe-Kibira Forest (2000–2019): a spatially explicit assessment

Udahogora,

Zhaoping,

Fang

et al. 2024

Front. For. Glob. Change

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Introduction and aimEnsuring the protection and restoration of forest ecosystems is vital to maintaining and restoring ecological balance in deforested or degraded landscapes. However, sustainable development faces challenges from high human impacts on natural forest ecosystems, insufficient advanced conservation measures, and limited engagement of local communities in developing nations. The aim of this study was to explore the utility of spatial remote sensing datasets in examining the landscape pattern changes within the transboundary Nyungwe-Kibira Forest from 2000 to 2019. This aimed to emphasize the necessity of understanding the intricate dynamics of this ecosystem and its susceptibility to human activities in order to bolster diverse restoration initiatives throughout the region.MethodsThe landscape pattern change in the Nyungwe-Kibira between 2000 and 2019 was analysed using high-resolution Landsat data. This analysis encompassed an evaluation of the dynamics of changes in built-up, cropland, and forest areas within the region. Especially, primary data derived from the Landsat dataset and secondary data from reports such as the Outlook Report were employed to elucidate the ongoing landscape transformation within and surrounding the transboundary forest.Results and discussionThe analysis revealed a net change of +62.3% and +18.07% in built-up and cropland areas, resulting in a gross change of 14,133 ha and 6,322 ha in built-up and cropland areas, respectively. Furthermore, the forest experienced an overall gain of 9.11%, corresponding to a net loss of 6.92% due to deforestation, estimated at -14,764 ha. The analysis also indicated that built-up areas accounted for approximately 33.02% of the net forest loss, primarily affecting the northern edge of the Rwanda region, while cropland expansion contributed to a net loss of forest (-9.48%), predominantly impacting the southeast portion of the forest in Burundi. Additionally, the forest is predicted to decrease by 0.74% by 2030, with current findings showing aggregated forest and cropland at 66% and 7%, dissected rangeland at 24%, and created built-up areas at 3%. The findings indicate that the Nyungwe-Kibira Forest is undergoing notable transformations, highlighting the necessity of land-based projects and mitigation plans to facilitate the restoration of the forest from its historical changes. Without proactive measures, an ongoing decrease in forest area by 2030 is anticipated.

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Exploring the landscape pattern change analysis for the transboundary Nyungwe-Kibira Forest (2000–2019): a spatially explicit assessment

Udahogora,

Zhaoping,

Fang

et al. 2024

Front. For. Glob. Change

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“…Precipitation in the LPES is concentrated in the summer months [42], generating large surface runoff, and the combination of fragile natural conditions and intensive long-term human activities has resulted in severe soil erosion [43]. The LPES is a vital part of the National Ecological Sheltering Zone, serving as an energy and mineral concentration area while also playing a crucial role in preventing desertification, controlling soil erosion, and protecting habitats [44].…”

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Assessing the Impact of Climate and Human Activities on Ecosystem Services in the Loess Plateau Ecological Screen, China

Wei,

Zeng,

Wang

et al. 2023

Remote Sensing

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The ecosystem services (ES) can be influenced by various environmental factors. In order to efficiently allocate resources and manage ecosystems, it is important to understand the mechanisms by which these environmental effects impact the interactions and trade-offs among different ES. While previous studies have primarily examined the impact of individual environmental factors on ES, the intricate mechanisms underlying the effects of multiple environmental factors have been largely overlooked. In this study, we adopted a path analysis approach that considered interactions among explanatory variables. We analyzed multiple geospatial datasets from various sources, including remote sensing and climate data, to examine the main drivers—precipitation, temperature, FVC (fractional vegetation cover), NPP (net primary productivity), human activities, and altitude—affecting five ecosystem services: carbon sequestration service (C), habitat provision service (HP), soil conservation service (SCS), sand-stabilization service (SSS), and water conservation service (WCS) in arid and semi-arid mountainous regions. Our investigation found that all five ES have shown an upward trajectory over the past two decades. The most significant growth was observed in C, which increased by 39.4%. Among the environmental factors examined, precipitation has been identified as the predominant factor influencing the ES and the synergies and trade-offs among ES. The influence of precipitation on SCS reached a coefficient of 0.726. Human activity factors had the greatest influence on HP of the five ES with a path coefficient of 0.262. Conversely, temperature exhibited a suppressive influence on ES. The impact of factors such as NPP and altitude on ES was comparatively modest. Notably, human activities assumed a substantial contributory role in shaping the relationship encompassing WCS. It is worth noting that individual factors exerted differential effects on ES along distinct environmental gradients, including anthropogenic gradients. In this context, the combination of high altitude and substantial FVC demonstrated a notable contribution to WCS. Our study can provide valuable insights for the management of ES which can be utilized to optimize the regulation of the Loess Plateau Ecological Screen (LPES) ecological construction and promote regional sustainable development.

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Spatiotemporal variation and coupling of grazing intensity and ecosystem based on four quadrant model on the Inner Mongolia

Liao

Jiang

Wang

et al. 2023

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Response of ecosystem services to impervious surface changes and their scaling effects in Loess Plateau ecological Screen, China

Cited by 7 publications

References 38 publications

Exploring the landscape pattern change analysis for the transboundary Nyungwe-Kibira Forest (2000–2019): a spatially explicit assessment

Exploring the landscape pattern change analysis for the transboundary Nyungwe-Kibira Forest (2000–2019): a spatially explicit assessment

Assessing the Impact of Climate and Human Activities on Ecosystem Services in the Loess Plateau Ecological Screen, China

Spatiotemporal variation and coupling of grazing intensity and ecosystem based on four quadrant model on the Inner Mongolia

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