Spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of ecosystem health and the synergetic impact of its driving factors in the Yangtze River Delta, China

Spatiotemporal evolution of vegetation in the karst region in southwest China based on the Google Earth Engine platform

“…The fluctuation in kNDVI change was greatest during two periods, 1990-1994 and 2010-2014, which may be due to extensive construction activities around 1990 leading to ecological damage and thus a decrease in vegetation trends [13]. In contrast, the year 2010 marked the beginning of various ecological restoration projects in the study area, resulting in an increasing trend in vegetation change [2]. The fluctuation in kNDVI change was relatively small in other periods and remained in an increasing state.…”

“…Vegetation, as a hub that connects elements such as soil, atmosphere, and hydrology within terrestrial ecosystems, plays an indispensable role in ecosystem functions such as soil and water conservation, climate regulation, and carbon and nitrogen cycling [1].The dynamic changes in vegetation cover can be used to measure the quantity and condition of vegetation [2], and it is a key indicator for evaluating the condition of vegetation on the soil surface. Research on the patterns of spatiotemporal evolution in vegetation can clarify variations in ecological environment quality, providing a reference basis for harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.…”

Spatiotemporal Variation in Ecosystem Health and Its Driving Factors in Guizhou Province

“…Therefore, the study of use land use patterns is of great significance for evaluating ecological effects [64]. Many researchers studied regional ecosystem health based on the VOR framework [65,66], and focused on ecosystem structures and status, while ignoring the ESs provided by the ecosystem to humans. ESs are the welfare and well-being that the ecosystem provides to human society.…”