Based on morphology and phylogenetic analyses,a new species,Efibula candidissima,is described from Bawangling,National Park of Hainan Tropical Rainforest.The basidiomata are resupinate,waxy,snow white when fresh,white...Based on morphology and phylogenetic analyses,a new species,Efibula candidissima,is described from Bawangling,National Park of Hainan Tropical Rainforest.The basidiomata are resupinate,waxy,snow white when fresh,white to cream and soft corky to fragile when dry,with distinct snow white rhizomorph at margin.Hymenophore surface are smooth,and the clamp connections are absent.Ellipsoid to oblong-ellipsoid basidiospores measure 4.8–5.8×3.3–4μm.This species is distributed in tropical forest in southern China.展开更多
Volume models for the long-term management of Okomu National Park in Nigeria are not available. The main challenge in assessing forest resources is the lack of accurate, species-specific baseline data and updated info...Volume models for the long-term management of Okomu National Park in Nigeria are not available. The main challenge in assessing forest resources is the lack of accurate, species-specific baseline data and updated information on volume models, growth rates, and disturbances. This complicates the development of effective management plans. This study addresses this by modelling tree volume using temporary sample plots laid out using a systematic line transect method Data was collected from 16 40 m × 50 m plots using a Spiegel relascope. DBH, top, middle, and base diameters, and overall height were measured for trees ≤ 10 cm DBH. Newton’s formula calculated volume of each tree, and per hectare estimates generated. The results showed an average of 132 trees per hectare. Population densities of individual species ranged from 1–11/ha, indicating a low density. Strombosia pustulata was the most abundant species. For coefficients that form the basis for species grouping, species-specific volume equations were developed and grouped into three clusters. Regression equations were fitted and selected based on specific statistical metrics. The volume models showed that generalized (V_(i)=b_(0)+b_(1)(D_(i)^(2)H_(i))+ε_(i)) functions, based on the statistical metrics, performed more effectively. The generalized functions exhibited superior performance, evidenced by the uniform residual plot distribution for DBH^(2)H, implying consistent experimental error and adherence to regression assumptions. A t-test at 95% confidence showed that the discrepancy between predicted and actual values was insignificant. This study indicates that the prediction models provide effective management tools for climate mitigation and determining carbon sequestration by a tropical forest.展开更多
A substantial body of research has been conducted with the objective of enhancing the understanding of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) in Central Africa. A significant proportion of the studies focus on medicinal pl...A substantial body of research has been conducted with the objective of enhancing the understanding of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) in Central Africa. A significant proportion of the studies focus on medicinal plants, in contrast to those that examine food products. Nevertheless, studies on edible wild mushrooms as NTFPs and cultivated mushrooms, on their economic potential and value chains in the Great Lakes Region, remain scarce and largely absent for some NTFPs. In light of the aforementioned considerations, the present study aims to examine the economic potential and value chain of the production sector of wild edible mushrooms (WEM) and cultivated mushrooms (CM) within the Virunga National Park (PNVi) and its surrounding areas in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). To this end, a sample of 432 respondents was selected, distributed equitably among the actors of the Goma-Kitshanga-Mweso value chain, the Goma-Rutshuru chain, the Beni-Mutwanga chain, and the Beni-Mangina chain. A digital questionnaire consisting of open and closed questions was administered, and observations were carried out concurrently. The quantities of mushrooms sold were weighed and photographed. The results demonstrated that, when the eight-month fruiting period of wild and cultivated mushrooms was considered as a single year for all actors within the value chain, a picker could sell 6.1 kg at $2 and earn $12. A seller could sell 16 kg at $4 and earn $64, while a grower could sell 502 kg at $3 and earn $1506. Consequently, the CM grower generates a significantly higher profit than other participants in the value chain, despite the expenses he incurs. Ultimately, the domestication of WEM, highly prized by the local population of the Virunga National Park, has the potential to enhance their household incomes, as evidenced by the findings of this study.展开更多
Research conducted in U Minh Thuong National Park to assess carbon storage from fires and water on forest growth and regeneration.In 2003 after forest fire,measures were implemented to promote forest regeneration,affo...Research conducted in U Minh Thuong National Park to assess carbon storage from fires and water on forest growth and regeneration.In 2003 after forest fire,measures were implemented to promote forest regeneration,afforestation,and rainwater storage,aim to prevent future forest fires.Investigating established in 2023 on the thicknesses of(20–40 cm),(40–60 cm),(60–80 cm)of the 500 m2 per plot,with 5 replications,measuring growth and analyzing peat chemistry.Contents include:Assessing changes in peat and carbon reserves Melaleuca forests before and after forest fires;analysis of peat and water chemical properties during seasonal floods,assessing Melaleuca growth,and the relationship between soil chemistry and growth due to higher water levels 20 years after forest fire.The results show a large volume of peat and carbon reserves,accumulated over thousands of years,destroyed by forest fires;lost in large quantities due to frequent flooding,leading to organic matter decomposition.Melaleuca grows slowly and death ratio increases after 20 years.Study also determined soil and water chemistry by seasonal flood;relationship between peat chemical indicators and Melaleuca growth on peat thickness.Results assessed the total peat volume and carbon stocks accumulated over thousands of years of Melaleuca Forest history,the effects of forest fires and water management on growth and chemical relationships,particularly after above-normal water levels were observed for 20 years.Results are research changes in peat.展开更多
Sustainable ecological development is key to enhancing the life satisfaction of indigenous populations.However,comprehensive studies on the impact of ecological protection policies on life satisfaction from the perspe...Sustainable ecological development is key to enhancing the life satisfaction of indigenous populations.However,comprehensive studies on the impact of ecological protection policies on life satisfaction from the perspective of the indigenous populations of national parks are lacking.This study investigated the impact of national park ecological protection policies on the life satisfaction of 496 indigenous households in the Qilian Mountain National Park through a questionnaire survey conducted in 2021,employing an ordered multicategorical logistic regression model.The results showed that overall life satisfaction was high and 17.34%of indigenous populations are very satisfied with their current standard of living,with the highest satisfaction of herding households,followed by nonfarming households,half-farming and half-herding households,and farming households.Livelihood capital components had different impacts on life satisfaction.Policy satisfaction,perceived importance,and participation willingness had different impacts on life satisfaction.Key ecological policy instruments,such as ecological compensation,livelihood skills training,eco-stewardship positions,specialty town development,and natural grassland/forest conservation,significantly enhanced life satisfaction.Therefore,emphasizing the interests of indigenous populations,enhancing their willingness to participate in ecological policies,and improving their nonagricultural and pastoral employment abilities can help to improve overall life satisfaction.展开更多
The research on the conversion efficiency of"Green Mountains into Clear Water"(Green)and"Gold and silver Mountains"(Gold)is of great significance to promote the coordination between natural resourc...The research on the conversion efficiency of"Green Mountains into Clear Water"(Green)and"Gold and silver Mountains"(Gold)is of great significance to promote the coordination between natural resource conservation in national park and the local economic and social development.This paper pays attention to the linking role of ecosystem services in different stages of the conversion process between the Green and Gold.Based on the twostage division,this paper constructs the accounting framework for conversion efficiency of Green and Gold.That is,the comprehensive conversion efficiency of Green and Gold is decomposed into the I-stage efficiency of ecological inputs conversion to Green and the II-stage efficiency of ecosystem services conversion to economic output.Furthermore,the Qilian Mountain National Park in China and its surrounding area Zhangye City,is taken as an example.Using a two-stage non-oriented super-efficiency network EBM model and panel data from 2007 to 2018 to empirically analysis the dynamic evolution characteristics of the conversion efficiency of Green and Gold.Based on this,the heterogeneity improvement strategy is proposed.The results show that:(1)the comprehensive efficiency of the Two Mountains conversion in Zhangye City decreased first and then increased.The highest was 1.715 in 2007;the lowest was 1.367 in 2012;since 2012,the development has gradually improved.The main reason for the decrease in the comprehensive efficiency from 2007 to 2012 is the lower conversion efficiency in IIstage.(2)Spatial difference analysis shows that the areas with low the comprehensive efficiency were concentrated in Sunan,Minle,and Shandan Counties along the Qilian Mountains.The comprehensive efficiency was 0.406,0.489 and 0.482 respectively.The key to improving the comprehensive efficiency of Sunan County and Minle County is II-stage,while the focus of improving Shandan County is I-stage.(3)Redundancy analysis found that the main factor affecting the comprehensive efficiency of the Two Mountains conversion is insufficient output.In the future,we should focus on expanding effective pathways for the Two Mountains conversion and innovating institutional mechanisms for realizing ecological value.展开更多
Rapid growth in nature-based and super-premium tourism has increased environmental pressures on protected destinations such as Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park(KNP)in Indonesia,raising concerns about biodiversity ...Rapid growth in nature-based and super-premium tourism has increased environmental pressures on protected destinations such as Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park(KNP)in Indonesia,raising concerns about biodiversity conservation and responsible visitor behavior.Understanding how visitors value and support green tourism initiatives is therefore essential for designing effective and acceptable sustainability policies.This study explores visitor preferences and willingness to pay(WTP)for green tourism initiatives in Labuan Bajo and KNP,a renowned super-premium tourism destination in Indonesia.A choice experiment was employed to ascertain which green tourism options visitors prioritize.A total of 600 visitors completed surveys presenting different tourism scenarios.The data were then analyzed using statistical models to estimate to what extent visitors are willing to pay for each option.The study's primary focus was on five key aspects:green hotels,sustainable transportation,locally sourced products,environmental footprint reduction,and communication with locals.Three hypothetical scenarios were developed:Scenario 1 with a focus on eco-friendly accommodations;Scenario 2 with an emphasis on sustainable transportation and local engagement;and Scenario 3 with comprehensive green tourism initiatives.The findings showed robust support from visitors and clear WTP for programs such as green hotels,public transport,local food,and improved waste management.The findings also highlighted the significance of enhancing awareness regarding the protection of Komodo dragons and marine ecosystems as part of sustainable tourism.This study significantly contributes to the literature by quantifying visitor preferences within a United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)world heritage site and shows the potential for policies that support environmentally and socially responsible tourism in biodiversity-rich areas.展开更多
This article reviews the construction process of National Wetland Parks,the ecological effects of blue-green spaces,and their significance in wetland park development.It explores the functions of wetland parks in biod...This article reviews the construction process of National Wetland Parks,the ecological effects of blue-green spaces,and their significance in wetland park development.It explores the functions of wetland parks in biodiversity conservation,water purification,climate regulation,and other ecological functions.Finally,it proposes of enhancing the protection and management of wetland parks,in the hope of promoting the full realization of their ecological benefits and ensure sustainable development.展开更多
Achieving conservation goals in natural habitats requires a balanced approach that integrates both sustainable community development and nature conservation,rather than completely excluding human activities from wilde...Achieving conservation goals in natural habitats requires a balanced approach that integrates both sustainable community development and nature conservation,rather than completely excluding human activities from wilderness areas.However,limited understanding exists regarding locals'willingness to participate(WTP)in the construction and stewardship of national parks as well as their driving factors behind this willingness.To identify the key drivers that promote locals'WTP in national parks,we investigated local residents'participation willingness and embedded an additional structure perceived value(PV)into the Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB)model,analyzing the data by using structural equation modeling.Local communities were slightly willing to participate in Changtang National Park and conservation in general;interestingly,nomads'willingness was stronger than settlers'.Perceived behavioral control(PBC)exhibited the most significant impact on WTP,with particular emphasis on the livelihood risks associated with grasslands.PV indirectly influenced WTP by affecting attitude(ATT),personal/social norms(PSN),and PBC,while it did not have a direct impact on WTP.For settlers and nomads,different variables influence their varying levels of willingness to engage in park participation.These results deepen our understanding of community willingness to participate and differences in drivers of WTP between settlers and nomads,contributing to relevant knowledge to inform seeking a balance between sustainable community development and nature conservation.展开更多
[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the fungi in Wula Mountain National Forest Park. [Method] More than 180 fungal specimens were collected from Wula Mountain National Forest Park from 2009 to 2012 for primari...[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the fungi in Wula Mountain National Forest Park. [Method] More than 180 fungal specimens were collected from Wula Mountain National Forest Park from 2009 to 2012 for primarily studying the fungal species diversity. [Results] According to the classification system presented by Ainsworth et al. and with reference to the China catalogue of Macrofungi in species diversity catalogue of Fungi at Wula Mountain National Forest Park was written, involving in 80 species belonging to 43 genera, 22 families, 5 orders and 2 classes in the Basidiomycotina, and 6 species belonging to 2 genera, 2 families, 2 orders and2 classes in Ascomycotina, totally from 86 species, 45 genera, 7 orders, 24 families and 2 subdivisions. Among them, 49 species were edible and 22 species were medicinal, and 18 species were both edible and medicinal, and 7 species were poisonous, and 32 species were wood-rotting, and 5 species were mycorrhizal fungi,and 3 species were newly-recorded ones in Inner Mongolia. [Conclusion] There are still some specimens that have not been identified yet because of lack of literature,thus requiring further study for supplement.展开更多
This paper described the main four basic models of ideal landscape in the Mount Lushan National Park as Kunlunshan model, Xumishan model, Peach flower land model, Christian model. Five typical places in Mount Lushan w...This paper described the main four basic models of ideal landscape in the Mount Lushan National Park as Kunlunshan model, Xumishan model, Peach flower land model, Christian model. Five typical places in Mount Lushan with the ideal landscape characteristics like the East Grove Temple, White Deer Cave Academy, Simplicity and Tranquility Monastery, Lushan Valley, and Villa-cluster of the East Valley were analyzed, and the integration of the basic models for each place was discussed to make the realistic landscape conform to the ideal needs. Moreover, the discussions also involved the characteristics of ideal landscape that are featured in resource, culture, structure, function, process, scale and region. In conclusion, ideal landscape in the Mount Lushan National Park was the product of the interaction between human and nature. Mount Lushan inherits the essence of Chinese traditional culture with a history of more than 1000 years; and it also absorbs the manna of the Western culture as well as the exchanges between nature and humanities together with the conflict and adaptation among different cultures. The natural landscape could be satisfied with the survival demand and cultural taste of mankind by the way of ecological planning.展开更多
Geological heritage inventory procedures and templates have been principally emerged from European countries. Each of these countries has developed its proper method of inventory based on its natural heritage, recogni...Geological heritage inventory procedures and templates have been principally emerged from European countries. Each of these countries has developed its proper method of inventory based on its natural heritage, recognized on local and/or regional scales. Natural sites were mainly identified and characterized in a particular geological context, which is usually very unique, valuable and impressive;resulting in the protection of the sites. Madagascar is known internationally as a beautifully landscaped island, but the impressive sites were not cataloged. We carried out a series of field inventory of potential geological sites within the Isalo National Park in southern Madagascar. We invented several inventory sheets in order to record the most detailed information about the sites identified within the park. This is to aid in organizing the park and to establish a sustainable base for the creation of a geopark, and also they help us to build a database for geosites and their classifications. This article suggests a prototype model for inventorying intangible geosites, paleosites and geomorphosites. Our inventory sheets help to identify and to promote geological importance of any sites, not only for academia but also for other sectors such as tourism and conservation.展开更多
With the rapid development of economy and close international exchanges, the English translation of public signs is in-creasingly important and cannot be ignored. This paper takes Shaoguan National Forest Park as an e...With the rapid development of economy and close international exchanges, the English translation of public signs is in-creasingly important and cannot be ignored. This paper takes Shaoguan National Forest Park as an example to analyze its publicsigns translation and points out some pragmatic failures from two aspects:pragmatic language failures and social pragmatic failures.Also, the paper puts forward some suggestions based on the translation error analysis.展开更多
A single nomenclature for national park terminology has evolved into a massive global data network from information gathered together from the past 140 years.This has been created using the most recent UNEP-WDPA data ...A single nomenclature for national park terminology has evolved into a massive global data network from information gathered together from the past 140 years.This has been created using the most recent UNEP-WDPA data and its 98483 national designation records from 192 countries,two other customized databases accommodating 2638 records of officially designated national parks from 184 jurisdictions around the globe,and 2064 records of extended Chinese national park sites.However,mushrooming designations and growing databases are posing significant challenges even though the IUCN and UNEP have both devoted efforts to build and promote a common language called the ＂System of Management Categories for Protected Areas＂.Thus conversely the best possible outcome and the worst confusion might have originated from the same objective that is known by the simple moniker as a national park.This is why much more work needs to be done to enhance communication among different stakeholders from the world.In this paper,the authors are intending to demonstrate that China＇s government agencies should boost a dialogue with the UNEP-WDPA operating staff in order that the current innovative national park programs are recognized by the global community.Meanwhile,the authors also recommend that IUCN needs to revise and refresh the current protected area classification system for the purpose of effectively servicing the diverse stakeholders in such a diversified world of national park systems around the globe.展开更多
Species diversity exhibit a close relationship with ecosystem services, and making clear the relationship can help us understand the service value and functional mechanism of ecosystems and take measures to promote hu...Species diversity exhibit a close relationship with ecosystem services, and making clear the relationship can help us understand the service value and functional mechanism of ecosystems and take measures to promote human well-being. Here, we used species survey data and multi-source habitat factors to simulate the spatial distribution of species richness and four types of ecosystem services(water production, net primary productivity, carbon storage, and habitat quality) in Sanjiangyuan National Park located in Qinghai Province, China. We also analyzed the spatial distribution pattern and explored the spatial relationship between species richness and ecosystem services through Geo Detector analyses. We found that high species richness in Sanjiangyuan National Park was shown to be mainly distributed in areas with high vegetation growth on both sides of rivers. The effect of climate on the spatial distribution of species richness in the park is the highest among all the selected environmental variables. For the relationship between species diversity and ecosystem services, the relative correlation strength of single ecosystem service varied among the three main ecosystems(grassland, meadow, and wetland) and all relations are positive.展开更多
Public education as well as tourism and leisure are the two important functions of national wetland park, and tourist behaviors act as the guiding factor in the national wetland park construction and management.As the...Public education as well as tourism and leisure are the two important functions of national wetland park, and tourist behaviors act as the guiding factor in the national wetland park construction and management.As the first national wetland park in China, Xixi National Wetland Park, located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, will give constructive instructions to the construction and management of other wetland parks and ecotourism resorts.This paper analyzed the tourist behaviors in Xixi National Wetland Park.By the observation, in-depth interview and questionnaire, the results show that tourists in wetland parks are different from those in the other common destinations, and they are also different from those strict eco-tourists.In fact, the tourists in wetland park have unique characteristics, such as the intense perception to the functions of wetland ecosystem and the environment impact behaviors.Those tourists are preferred to natural landscapes in their motivations and expectations.Wetland landscapes are the main image to those tourists in the Xixi National Wetland Park.Tourist expectation, experience and satisfaction are all critical factors for the success of the planning and management in national wetland parks.Based on the results, some measures for the sustainable development of wetland parks, including to optimize wetland theme landscape and tourism products, to improve tourist facilities and services, to enhance quality of visitor experiences, and to implement total quality management based on tourist characteristics, are given to national wetland park ecotourism.展开更多
People′s environmental tropism has an effect on their understanding of tourism-nature relationship,and also influences their attitudes to natural resources utilization and environmental protection.Taking Jiuzhaigou N...People′s environmental tropism has an effect on their understanding of tourism-nature relationship,and also influences their attitudes to natural resources utilization and environmental protection.Taking Jiuzhaigou National Park of China as a study case,the authors conducted some quantitative analyses with the tools of SPSS 16.0 and LISREL 8.7,to explore the influence of tourists′ environmental tropism on their attitudes to tourism and nature conservation in the natural tourist destination.Three hypotheses and the theoretic model of influences of tourists′ environmental tropism on their attitudes to tourism and nature conservation have been tested and accepted based on the Structural Equation Model analysis on survey data collected in Jiuzhaigou National Park of China.Some conclusions were drawn as follows: 1) tourists′ human-prioritized concept influences their cognition to tourism-nature relationship.This concept has a positive influence on their supportive attitudes to tourism,but a negative influence on their attitudes to nature conservation;2) tourists′ human-nature coordination concept has a positive influence on their supportive attitudes to both tourism and nature conservation,especially to the latter.This paper generally proves that human′s environmental tropism does have an influence on their attitudes to tourism and nature conservation in natural tourist destinations.展开更多
Tourism can have both positive and negative outcomes for residents in tourism destinations, It is a good method to analyze the status of tourism impact by means of investigating residents＇ perceptions of it. Various ...Tourism can have both positive and negative outcomes for residents in tourism destinations, It is a good method to analyze the status of tourism impact by means of investigating residents＇ perceptions of it. Various methods have been used in previous authoritative studies. However, owing to inherent imprecision, difficulties always exist in some conventional methodologies when describing the interpretation of linguistic or measured uncertainties for real-world randoln phenomena. The purpose of this research is to present the fuzzy synthetic evaluation method to investigate residents＇ perceptions of tourisln impacts. At first, basic attributes and a hierarchical framework of tourism impacts are defined and formed. Secondly, the weighted vectors are determined according to the knowledge and experience of experts. Thirdly, the weighted evaluation matrices are aggregated to get the fuzzy sets of tourism impacts. In the last stage, the final fuzzy sets are defuzzified to get the rank of the residents＇ perceptions of tourism impacts. A case study in Jiuzhaigou National Park of China is provided to demonstrate the application of this method.展开更多
Functional zoning is an important mechanism for achieving national park planning and management objective.Better functional zoning is of great significance to the protection of ecosystem legitimacy and integrity,the a...Functional zoning is an important mechanism for achieving national park planning and management objective.Better functional zoning is of great significance to the protection of ecosystem legitimacy and integrity,the appropriate utilization of resources,community integration,and feasible management.In the present study,the proposed Qinghai Lake National Park is the research object.Based on the critical goal of ecological protection,the importance of ecosystem service functions and the ecological sensitivities were evaluated.The results showed that the ecosystem service functions and the ecological sensitivity of the whole region are high.Among them,lake,river and wetland as the most strictly protected ecosystems account for the highest proportion.Then this study divided the proposed Qinghai Lake National Park into five functional areas through grid calculations,spatial analysis and multifactor trade-off.The results indicated that the goal of functional zoning for national park is to maximize the overall utility of park protection value and its comprehensive functions based on its spatial units with different functions,management and control requirements.The zoning scheme addresses the lack of sustainable development in Qinghai Lake National Park due to ecological environmental changes and single-resource zoning with resource protection as the primary goal.This study can serve as a reference for spatial functional zoning methods of national land parks,nature reserves and other natural protected areas.展开更多
Glacier recession is a globally occurring trend. Although a rich body of work has documented glacial response to climate warming, few studies have assessed vegetation cover change in recently deglaciated areas, especi...Glacier recession is a globally occurring trend. Although a rich body of work has documented glacial response to climate warming, few studies have assessed vegetation cover change in recently deglaciated areas, especially using geospatial technologies. Here, vegetation change at two glacier forefronts in Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.A.was quantified through remote sensing analysis,fieldwork validation, and statistical modeling.Specifically, we assessed the spatial and temporal patterns of landcover change at the two glacier forefronts in Glacier National Park and determined the role of selected biophysical terrain factors(elevation, slope, aspect, solar radiation, flow accumulation, topographic wetness index, and surficial geology) on vegetation change(from nonvegetated to vegetated cover) at the deglaciated areas.Landsat imagery of the study locations in 1991, 2003,and 2015 were classified and validated using visual interpretation. Model results revealed geographic differences in biophysical correlates of vegetation change between the study areas, suggesting that terrain variation is a key factor affecting spatialtemporal patterns of vegetation change. At Jackson Glacier forefront, increases in vegetation over some portion or all of the study period were negatively associated with elevation, slope angle, and consolidated bedrock. At Grinnell Glacier forefront,increases in vegetation associated negatively with elevation and positively with solar radiation.Integrated geospatial and field approaches to the study of vegetation change in recently deglaciated terrain are recommended to understand and monitor processes and patterns of ongoing habitat change in rapidly changing mountain environments.展开更多
基金supported by the Hainan Institute of National Park(KY-24ZK02)the Key Research and Development Program Project of Hainan Province,China(ZDYF2023RDYL01)+1 种基金the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program(Grade C)of China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(GZC20230254)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32270011).
文摘Based on morphology and phylogenetic analyses,a new species,Efibula candidissima,is described from Bawangling,National Park of Hainan Tropical Rainforest.The basidiomata are resupinate,waxy,snow white when fresh,white to cream and soft corky to fragile when dry,with distinct snow white rhizomorph at margin.Hymenophore surface are smooth,and the clamp connections are absent.Ellipsoid to oblong-ellipsoid basidiospores measure 4.8–5.8×3.3–4μm.This species is distributed in tropical forest in southern China.
文摘Volume models for the long-term management of Okomu National Park in Nigeria are not available. The main challenge in assessing forest resources is the lack of accurate, species-specific baseline data and updated information on volume models, growth rates, and disturbances. This complicates the development of effective management plans. This study addresses this by modelling tree volume using temporary sample plots laid out using a systematic line transect method Data was collected from 16 40 m × 50 m plots using a Spiegel relascope. DBH, top, middle, and base diameters, and overall height were measured for trees ≤ 10 cm DBH. Newton’s formula calculated volume of each tree, and per hectare estimates generated. The results showed an average of 132 trees per hectare. Population densities of individual species ranged from 1–11/ha, indicating a low density. Strombosia pustulata was the most abundant species. For coefficients that form the basis for species grouping, species-specific volume equations were developed and grouped into three clusters. Regression equations were fitted and selected based on specific statistical metrics. The volume models showed that generalized (V_(i)=b_(0)+b_(1)(D_(i)^(2)H_(i))+ε_(i)) functions, based on the statistical metrics, performed more effectively. The generalized functions exhibited superior performance, evidenced by the uniform residual plot distribution for DBH^(2)H, implying consistent experimental error and adherence to regression assumptions. A t-test at 95% confidence showed that the discrepancy between predicted and actual values was insignificant. This study indicates that the prediction models provide effective management tools for climate mitigation and determining carbon sequestration by a tropical forest.
文摘A substantial body of research has been conducted with the objective of enhancing the understanding of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) in Central Africa. A significant proportion of the studies focus on medicinal plants, in contrast to those that examine food products. Nevertheless, studies on edible wild mushrooms as NTFPs and cultivated mushrooms, on their economic potential and value chains in the Great Lakes Region, remain scarce and largely absent for some NTFPs. In light of the aforementioned considerations, the present study aims to examine the economic potential and value chain of the production sector of wild edible mushrooms (WEM) and cultivated mushrooms (CM) within the Virunga National Park (PNVi) and its surrounding areas in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). To this end, a sample of 432 respondents was selected, distributed equitably among the actors of the Goma-Kitshanga-Mweso value chain, the Goma-Rutshuru chain, the Beni-Mutwanga chain, and the Beni-Mangina chain. A digital questionnaire consisting of open and closed questions was administered, and observations were carried out concurrently. The quantities of mushrooms sold were weighed and photographed. The results demonstrated that, when the eight-month fruiting period of wild and cultivated mushrooms was considered as a single year for all actors within the value chain, a picker could sell 6.1 kg at $2 and earn $12. A seller could sell 16 kg at $4 and earn $64, while a grower could sell 502 kg at $3 and earn $1506. Consequently, the CM grower generates a significantly higher profit than other participants in the value chain, despite the expenses he incurs. Ultimately, the domestication of WEM, highly prized by the local population of the Virunga National Park, has the potential to enhance their household incomes, as evidenced by the findings of this study.
基金Department of Science,Technology and Environment,Ministry of Education and Training Vietnam has supported project KGU1-B2024(2024–2025)the Faculty of Natural resources and Environment of Kien Giang University+1 种基金the U Minh Thuong National Park of Vietnamthe Southern Forestry Institute of Vietnam.
文摘Research conducted in U Minh Thuong National Park to assess carbon storage from fires and water on forest growth and regeneration.In 2003 after forest fire,measures were implemented to promote forest regeneration,afforestation,and rainwater storage,aim to prevent future forest fires.Investigating established in 2023 on the thicknesses of(20–40 cm),(40–60 cm),(60–80 cm)of the 500 m2 per plot,with 5 replications,measuring growth and analyzing peat chemistry.Contents include:Assessing changes in peat and carbon reserves Melaleuca forests before and after forest fires;analysis of peat and water chemical properties during seasonal floods,assessing Melaleuca growth,and the relationship between soil chemistry and growth due to higher water levels 20 years after forest fire.The results show a large volume of peat and carbon reserves,accumulated over thousands of years,destroyed by forest fires;lost in large quantities due to frequent flooding,leading to organic matter decomposition.Melaleuca grows slowly and death ratio increases after 20 years.Study also determined soil and water chemistry by seasonal flood;relationship between peat chemical indicators and Melaleuca growth on peat thickness.Results assessed the total peat volume and carbon stocks accumulated over thousands of years of Melaleuca Forest history,the effects of forest fires and water management on growth and chemical relationships,particularly after above-normal water levels were observed for 20 years.Results are research changes in peat.
基金Fujian Provincial Department of Finance,Fujian Provincial Federation of Social Science Circles for its support of this study(Grant No.FJ2023B124)。
文摘Sustainable ecological development is key to enhancing the life satisfaction of indigenous populations.However,comprehensive studies on the impact of ecological protection policies on life satisfaction from the perspective of the indigenous populations of national parks are lacking.This study investigated the impact of national park ecological protection policies on the life satisfaction of 496 indigenous households in the Qilian Mountain National Park through a questionnaire survey conducted in 2021,employing an ordered multicategorical logistic regression model.The results showed that overall life satisfaction was high and 17.34%of indigenous populations are very satisfied with their current standard of living,with the highest satisfaction of herding households,followed by nonfarming households,half-farming and half-herding households,and farming households.Livelihood capital components had different impacts on life satisfaction.Policy satisfaction,perceived importance,and participation willingness had different impacts on life satisfaction.Key ecological policy instruments,such as ecological compensation,livelihood skills training,eco-stewardship positions,specialty town development,and natural grassland/forest conservation,significantly enhanced life satisfaction.Therefore,emphasizing the interests of indigenous populations,enhancing their willingness to participate in ecological policies,and improving their nonagricultural and pastoral employment abilities can help to improve overall life satisfaction.
基金funded by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:42461046)the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China(Grant No.:2020M673641XB).
文摘The research on the conversion efficiency of"Green Mountains into Clear Water"(Green)and"Gold and silver Mountains"(Gold)is of great significance to promote the coordination between natural resource conservation in national park and the local economic and social development.This paper pays attention to the linking role of ecosystem services in different stages of the conversion process between the Green and Gold.Based on the twostage division,this paper constructs the accounting framework for conversion efficiency of Green and Gold.That is,the comprehensive conversion efficiency of Green and Gold is decomposed into the I-stage efficiency of ecological inputs conversion to Green and the II-stage efficiency of ecosystem services conversion to economic output.Furthermore,the Qilian Mountain National Park in China and its surrounding area Zhangye City,is taken as an example.Using a two-stage non-oriented super-efficiency network EBM model and panel data from 2007 to 2018 to empirically analysis the dynamic evolution characteristics of the conversion efficiency of Green and Gold.Based on this,the heterogeneity improvement strategy is proposed.The results show that:(1)the comprehensive efficiency of the Two Mountains conversion in Zhangye City decreased first and then increased.The highest was 1.715 in 2007;the lowest was 1.367 in 2012;since 2012,the development has gradually improved.The main reason for the decrease in the comprehensive efficiency from 2007 to 2012 is the lower conversion efficiency in IIstage.(2)Spatial difference analysis shows that the areas with low the comprehensive efficiency were concentrated in Sunan,Minle,and Shandan Counties along the Qilian Mountains.The comprehensive efficiency was 0.406,0.489 and 0.482 respectively.The key to improving the comprehensive efficiency of Sunan County and Minle County is II-stage,while the focus of improving Shandan County is I-stage.(3)Redundancy analysis found that the main factor affecting the comprehensive efficiency of the Two Mountains conversion is insufficient output.In the future,we should focus on expanding effective pathways for the Two Mountains conversion and innovating institutional mechanisms for realizing ecological value.
文摘Rapid growth in nature-based and super-premium tourism has increased environmental pressures on protected destinations such as Labuan Bajo and Komodo National Park(KNP)in Indonesia,raising concerns about biodiversity conservation and responsible visitor behavior.Understanding how visitors value and support green tourism initiatives is therefore essential for designing effective and acceptable sustainability policies.This study explores visitor preferences and willingness to pay(WTP)for green tourism initiatives in Labuan Bajo and KNP,a renowned super-premium tourism destination in Indonesia.A choice experiment was employed to ascertain which green tourism options visitors prioritize.A total of 600 visitors completed surveys presenting different tourism scenarios.The data were then analyzed using statistical models to estimate to what extent visitors are willing to pay for each option.The study's primary focus was on five key aspects:green hotels,sustainable transportation,locally sourced products,environmental footprint reduction,and communication with locals.Three hypothetical scenarios were developed:Scenario 1 with a focus on eco-friendly accommodations;Scenario 2 with an emphasis on sustainable transportation and local engagement;and Scenario 3 with comprehensive green tourism initiatives.The findings showed robust support from visitors and clear WTP for programs such as green hotels,public transport,local food,and improved waste management.The findings also highlighted the significance of enhancing awareness regarding the protection of Komodo dragons and marine ecosystems as part of sustainable tourism.This study significantly contributes to the literature by quantifying visitor preferences within a United Nations Educational,Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO)world heritage site and shows the potential for policies that support environmentally and socially responsible tourism in biodiversity-rich areas.
基金Supported by Henan Province Key Technology Research Program(23210-2320262)Key Scientific Research Projects Program of Henan Higher Education Institutions(22B180011)+1 种基金Pingdingshan University 2023 Curriculum Ideological and Political Education Demonstration Course-Ecological EngineeringPingdingshan University Education and Teaching Reform Research Project(2021-JY55).
文摘This article reviews the construction process of National Wetland Parks,the ecological effects of blue-green spaces,and their significance in wetland park development.It explores the functions of wetland parks in biodiversity conservation,water purification,climate regulation,and other ecological functions.Finally,it proposes of enhancing the protection and management of wetland parks,in the hope of promoting the full realization of their ecological benefits and ensure sustainable development.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.42142022。
文摘Achieving conservation goals in natural habitats requires a balanced approach that integrates both sustainable community development and nature conservation,rather than completely excluding human activities from wilderness areas.However,limited understanding exists regarding locals'willingness to participate(WTP)in the construction and stewardship of national parks as well as their driving factors behind this willingness.To identify the key drivers that promote locals'WTP in national parks,we investigated local residents'participation willingness and embedded an additional structure perceived value(PV)into the Theory of Planned Behavior(TPB)model,analyzing the data by using structural equation modeling.Local communities were slightly willing to participate in Changtang National Park and conservation in general;interestingly,nomads'willingness was stronger than settlers'.Perceived behavioral control(PBC)exhibited the most significant impact on WTP,with particular emphasis on the livelihood risks associated with grasslands.PV indirectly influenced WTP by affecting attitude(ATT),personal/social norms(PSN),and PBC,while it did not have a direct impact on WTP.For settlers and nomads,different variables influence their varying levels of willingness to engage in park participation.These results deepen our understanding of community willingness to participate and differences in drivers of WTP between settlers and nomads,contributing to relevant knowledge to inform seeking a balance between sustainable community development and nature conservation.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31260132)National Natural Science Foundation of China(31060111)Natural Science Foundation of Inner Mongolia(2012MS0514)~~
文摘[Objective] This study aimed to investigate the fungi in Wula Mountain National Forest Park. [Method] More than 180 fungal specimens were collected from Wula Mountain National Forest Park from 2009 to 2012 for primarily studying the fungal species diversity. [Results] According to the classification system presented by Ainsworth et al. and with reference to the China catalogue of Macrofungi in species diversity catalogue of Fungi at Wula Mountain National Forest Park was written, involving in 80 species belonging to 43 genera, 22 families, 5 orders and 2 classes in the Basidiomycotina, and 6 species belonging to 2 genera, 2 families, 2 orders and2 classes in Ascomycotina, totally from 86 species, 45 genera, 7 orders, 24 families and 2 subdivisions. Among them, 49 species were edible and 22 species were medicinal, and 18 species were both edible and medicinal, and 7 species were poisonous, and 32 species were wood-rotting, and 5 species were mycorrhizal fungi,and 3 species were newly-recorded ones in Inner Mongolia. [Conclusion] There are still some specimens that have not been identified yet because of lack of literature,thus requiring further study for supplement.
基金supported by "Cities Farming for the Future, RUAF-CFF"funded by DGIS of the Netherlands and IDRC of Canada+2 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (70503007)the Graduate’s Scientific Research Foundation of Hunan Provincethe Graduate’s Scientific Research Foundation of Central South University of Forestry and Technology (2006bx03)
文摘This paper described the main four basic models of ideal landscape in the Mount Lushan National Park as Kunlunshan model, Xumishan model, Peach flower land model, Christian model. Five typical places in Mount Lushan with the ideal landscape characteristics like the East Grove Temple, White Deer Cave Academy, Simplicity and Tranquility Monastery, Lushan Valley, and Villa-cluster of the East Valley were analyzed, and the integration of the basic models for each place was discussed to make the realistic landscape conform to the ideal needs. Moreover, the discussions also involved the characteristics of ideal landscape that are featured in resource, culture, structure, function, process, scale and region. In conclusion, ideal landscape in the Mount Lushan National Park was the product of the interaction between human and nature. Mount Lushan inherits the essence of Chinese traditional culture with a history of more than 1000 years; and it also absorbs the manna of the Western culture as well as the exchanges between nature and humanities together with the conflict and adaptation among different cultures. The natural landscape could be satisfied with the survival demand and cultural taste of mankind by the way of ecological planning.
文摘Geological heritage inventory procedures and templates have been principally emerged from European countries. Each of these countries has developed its proper method of inventory based on its natural heritage, recognized on local and/or regional scales. Natural sites were mainly identified and characterized in a particular geological context, which is usually very unique, valuable and impressive;resulting in the protection of the sites. Madagascar is known internationally as a beautifully landscaped island, but the impressive sites were not cataloged. We carried out a series of field inventory of potential geological sites within the Isalo National Park in southern Madagascar. We invented several inventory sheets in order to record the most detailed information about the sites identified within the park. This is to aid in organizing the park and to establish a sustainable base for the creation of a geopark, and also they help us to build a database for geosites and their classifications. This article suggests a prototype model for inventorying intangible geosites, paleosites and geomorphosites. Our inventory sheets help to identify and to promote geological importance of any sites, not only for academia but also for other sectors such as tourism and conservation.
文摘With the rapid development of economy and close international exchanges, the English translation of public signs is in-creasingly important and cannot be ignored. This paper takes Shaoguan National Forest Park as an example to analyze its publicsigns translation and points out some pragmatic failures from two aspects:pragmatic language failures and social pragmatic failures.Also, the paper puts forward some suggestions based on the translation error analysis.
基金Lab Construction Support Funding for Returned Oversea Scholars,Ministry of Education,No.[2003]18
文摘A single nomenclature for national park terminology has evolved into a massive global data network from information gathered together from the past 140 years.This has been created using the most recent UNEP-WDPA data and its 98483 national designation records from 192 countries,two other customized databases accommodating 2638 records of officially designated national parks from 184 jurisdictions around the globe,and 2064 records of extended Chinese national park sites.However,mushrooming designations and growing databases are posing significant challenges even though the IUCN and UNEP have both devoted efforts to build and promote a common language called the ＂System of Management Categories for Protected Areas＂.Thus conversely the best possible outcome and the worst confusion might have originated from the same objective that is known by the simple moniker as a national park.This is why much more work needs to be done to enhance communication among different stakeholders from the world.In this paper,the authors are intending to demonstrate that China＇s government agencies should boost a dialogue with the UNEP-WDPA operating staff in order that the current innovative national park programs are recognized by the global community.Meanwhile,the authors also recommend that IUCN needs to revise and refresh the current protected area classification system for the purpose of effectively servicing the diverse stakeholders in such a diversified world of national park systems around the globe.
基金This work was supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant number 2018YFC0507201)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant number 41801366)。
文摘Species diversity exhibit a close relationship with ecosystem services, and making clear the relationship can help us understand the service value and functional mechanism of ecosystems and take measures to promote human well-being. Here, we used species survey data and multi-source habitat factors to simulate the spatial distribution of species richness and four types of ecosystem services(water production, net primary productivity, carbon storage, and habitat quality) in Sanjiangyuan National Park located in Qinghai Province, China. We also analyzed the spatial distribution pattern and explored the spatial relationship between species richness and ecosystem services through Geo Detector analyses. We found that high species richness in Sanjiangyuan National Park was shown to be mainly distributed in areas with high vegetation growth on both sides of rivers. The effect of climate on the spatial distribution of species richness in the park is the highest among all the selected environmental variables. For the relationship between species diversity and ecosystem services, the relative correlation strength of single ecosystem service varied among the three main ecosystems(grassland, meadow, and wetland) and all relations are positive.
基金Under the auspices of Forest Science and Technique Support during the 11th Five-Year Plan Period of China (No.2006BAD03A19)National Wetland Park Model Project of State Forestry Administration,P. R. ChinaHangzhou City Government (No.xixi2006-1-12)
文摘Public education as well as tourism and leisure are the two important functions of national wetland park, and tourist behaviors act as the guiding factor in the national wetland park construction and management.As the first national wetland park in China, Xixi National Wetland Park, located in Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, will give constructive instructions to the construction and management of other wetland parks and ecotourism resorts.This paper analyzed the tourist behaviors in Xixi National Wetland Park.By the observation, in-depth interview and questionnaire, the results show that tourists in wetland parks are different from those in the other common destinations, and they are also different from those strict eco-tourists.In fact, the tourists in wetland park have unique characteristics, such as the intense perception to the functions of wetland ecosystem and the environment impact behaviors.Those tourists are preferred to natural landscapes in their motivations and expectations.Wetland landscapes are the main image to those tourists in the Xixi National Wetland Park.Tourist expectation, experience and satisfaction are all critical factors for the success of the planning and management in national wetland parks.Based on the results, some measures for the sustainable development of wetland parks, including to optimize wetland theme landscape and tourism products, to improve tourist facilities and services, to enhance quality of visitor experiences, and to implement total quality management based on tourist characteristics, are given to national wetland park ecotourism.
基金Under the auspices of Sino-British Fellowship Trust by British Academy (No.SG-47266)National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.49571031)Foundation of China Scholarship Council (No.2008619067)
文摘People′s environmental tropism has an effect on their understanding of tourism-nature relationship,and also influences their attitudes to natural resources utilization and environmental protection.Taking Jiuzhaigou National Park of China as a study case,the authors conducted some quantitative analyses with the tools of SPSS 16.0 and LISREL 8.7,to explore the influence of tourists′ environmental tropism on their attitudes to tourism and nature conservation in the natural tourist destination.Three hypotheses and the theoretic model of influences of tourists′ environmental tropism on their attitudes to tourism and nature conservation have been tested and accepted based on the Structural Equation Model analysis on survey data collected in Jiuzhaigou National Park of China.Some conclusions were drawn as follows: 1) tourists′ human-prioritized concept influences their cognition to tourism-nature relationship.This concept has a positive influence on their supportive attitudes to tourism,but a negative influence on their attitudes to nature conservation;2) tourists′ human-nature coordination concept has a positive influence on their supportive attitudes to both tourism and nature conservation,especially to the latter.This paper generally proves that human′s environmental tropism does have an influence on their attitudes to tourism and nature conservation in natural tourist destinations.
基金Under the auspices of Canadian International Development Agency Project (No. S-61562) Ecotourism Planning and Management in Dalian City of Dalian Science&Technology Bureau(No.2004B3SF171)
文摘Tourism can have both positive and negative outcomes for residents in tourism destinations, It is a good method to analyze the status of tourism impact by means of investigating residents＇ perceptions of it. Various methods have been used in previous authoritative studies. However, owing to inherent imprecision, difficulties always exist in some conventional methodologies when describing the interpretation of linguistic or measured uncertainties for real-world randoln phenomena. The purpose of this research is to present the fuzzy synthetic evaluation method to investigate residents＇ perceptions of tourisln impacts. At first, basic attributes and a hierarchical framework of tourism impacts are defined and formed. Secondly, the weighted vectors are determined according to the knowledge and experience of experts. Thirdly, the weighted evaluation matrices are aggregated to get the fuzzy sets of tourism impacts. In the last stage, the final fuzzy sets are defuzzified to get the rank of the residents＇ perceptions of tourism impacts. A case study in Jiuzhaigou National Park of China is provided to demonstrate the application of this method.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2019YFD1100401)The Young Talent Program of Xi’an Jiaotong University(GG6J007)The Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(2662021JC009)。
文摘Functional zoning is an important mechanism for achieving national park planning and management objective.Better functional zoning is of great significance to the protection of ecosystem legitimacy and integrity,the appropriate utilization of resources,community integration,and feasible management.In the present study,the proposed Qinghai Lake National Park is the research object.Based on the critical goal of ecological protection,the importance of ecosystem service functions and the ecological sensitivities were evaluated.The results showed that the ecosystem service functions and the ecological sensitivity of the whole region are high.Among them,lake,river and wetland as the most strictly protected ecosystems account for the highest proportion.Then this study divided the proposed Qinghai Lake National Park into five functional areas through grid calculations,spatial analysis and multifactor trade-off.The results indicated that the goal of functional zoning for national park is to maximize the overall utility of park protection value and its comprehensive functions based on its spatial units with different functions,management and control requirements.The zoning scheme addresses the lack of sustainable development in Qinghai Lake National Park due to ecological environmental changes and single-resource zoning with resource protection as the primary goal.This study can serve as a reference for spatial functional zoning methods of national land parks,nature reserves and other natural protected areas.
基金Financial support was provided by the Virginia Tech, Department of Geography, Sidman P. Poole Endowment
文摘Glacier recession is a globally occurring trend. Although a rich body of work has documented glacial response to climate warming, few studies have assessed vegetation cover change in recently deglaciated areas, especially using geospatial technologies. Here, vegetation change at two glacier forefronts in Glacier National Park, Montana, U.S.A.was quantified through remote sensing analysis,fieldwork validation, and statistical modeling.Specifically, we assessed the spatial and temporal patterns of landcover change at the two glacier forefronts in Glacier National Park and determined the role of selected biophysical terrain factors(elevation, slope, aspect, solar radiation, flow accumulation, topographic wetness index, and surficial geology) on vegetation change(from nonvegetated to vegetated cover) at the deglaciated areas.Landsat imagery of the study locations in 1991, 2003,and 2015 were classified and validated using visual interpretation. Model results revealed geographic differences in biophysical correlates of vegetation change between the study areas, suggesting that terrain variation is a key factor affecting spatialtemporal patterns of vegetation change. At Jackson Glacier forefront, increases in vegetation over some portion or all of the study period were negatively associated with elevation, slope angle, and consolidated bedrock. At Grinnell Glacier forefront,increases in vegetation associated negatively with elevation and positively with solar radiation.Integrated geospatial and field approaches to the study of vegetation change in recently deglaciated terrain are recommended to understand and monitor processes and patterns of ongoing habitat change in rapidly changing mountain environments.
