Vegetation ecological quality(VEQ)is not only influenced by meteorological drought(MD)but also exerts a certain degree of regulatory effect on it.Clarifying the relationship between the two is crucial for ecological c...Vegetation ecological quality(VEQ)is not only influenced by meteorological drought(MD)but also exerts a certain degree of regulatory effect on it.Clarifying the relationship between the two is crucial for ecological conservation efforts.However,the interactions between VEQ and MD and its driving mechanisms in karst mountain regions with high surface heterogeneity remain unclear,and the lack of exploration of this interaction under different subregions hinders further progress in ecological conservation.This study took Guizhou Province,characterized by significant surface heterogeneity and extensive karst formations,as a research case.By dividing the region into different landform regions,we quantified the coupling coordination degree(CCD)between VEQ and MD using the coupling coordination degree model to elucidate their interaction and analyzed its driving forces using the Geodetector model.Results indicated that:(1)From 2001 to 2020,the CCD between VEQ and MD in Guizhou remained at a moderate coordination level,with increasing benign interactions,though significant variations in CCD trends were observed across landform regions.MD is the pivotal subsystem that determines CCD changes.(2)The dominant driving factors of CCD vary by landform,with soil moisture,precipitation,or population density as primary influences.Soil moisture has a stronger effect in karst regions,and its interaction with other factors surpasses the effects of individual factors.(3)To achieve benign development between VEQ and MD.In karst regions,attention should be focused on the impact of soil moisture and human activities on CCD.While non-karst regions have favorable vegetation and hydrothermal conditions,improper development can lead to vegetation degradation,and abnormal hydrothermal conditions,which could trigger a decline in CCD.Therefore,regulating human activities in non-karst regions is also crucial.This work serves as a scientific foundation for formulating ecological preservation strategies in Guizhou and other karst mountain regions.展开更多
Assessing the temporal and spatial characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation is necessary to identify management practices that can reduce negative environmental effects.Thus,the purpose of this study was to us...Assessing the temporal and spatial characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation is necessary to identify management practices that can reduce negative environmental effects.Thus,the purpose of this study was to use principal component analysis and spatial autocorrelation to analyze the dynamic characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation in different landform areas in Liaoning Province,China,in terms of time and space.An additional objective was to match the changes with the natural and social environment to support the sustainable development of fragmented cultivated land.The results indicated that the evolutionary trends of cultivated land fragmentation in the central plain area showed a weakening trend,contrary to those observed in the western hilly and eastern mountainous areas.Moreover,the spatial distribution characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation in the western hilly area were generally“external low,internal high,”primarily because of the edge density of cultivated land patches.The spatial distribution characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation in the central plain area were generally“external high,internal low,”primarily because of the number and division of cultivated land patches.The spatial distribution characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation in the eastern mountainous area were generally“south low,north high”because of the division of cultivated land patches.These results can provide guidelines for planners,managers,decision-makers and others to formulate regulatory policies,identify land remediation areas,and promote the sustainable development of cultivated land.展开更多
基金supported by the Geological Research Project of Bureau of Geology and Mineral Exploration and Development Guizhou Province(Qian Di Kuang Ke He(2020)No.27)the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Project(no.Qian Ke He Zhi Cheng(2022)General 199)the Guizhou Provincial Science and Technology Project(no.Qian Ke He Zhi Cheng(2023)General 169)。
文摘Vegetation ecological quality(VEQ)is not only influenced by meteorological drought(MD)but also exerts a certain degree of regulatory effect on it.Clarifying the relationship between the two is crucial for ecological conservation efforts.However,the interactions between VEQ and MD and its driving mechanisms in karst mountain regions with high surface heterogeneity remain unclear,and the lack of exploration of this interaction under different subregions hinders further progress in ecological conservation.This study took Guizhou Province,characterized by significant surface heterogeneity and extensive karst formations,as a research case.By dividing the region into different landform regions,we quantified the coupling coordination degree(CCD)between VEQ and MD using the coupling coordination degree model to elucidate their interaction and analyzed its driving forces using the Geodetector model.Results indicated that:(1)From 2001 to 2020,the CCD between VEQ and MD in Guizhou remained at a moderate coordination level,with increasing benign interactions,though significant variations in CCD trends were observed across landform regions.MD is the pivotal subsystem that determines CCD changes.(2)The dominant driving factors of CCD vary by landform,with soil moisture,precipitation,or population density as primary influences.Soil moisture has a stronger effect in karst regions,and its interaction with other factors surpasses the effects of individual factors.(3)To achieve benign development between VEQ and MD.In karst regions,attention should be focused on the impact of soil moisture and human activities on CCD.While non-karst regions have favorable vegetation and hydrothermal conditions,improper development can lead to vegetation degradation,and abnormal hydrothermal conditions,which could trigger a decline in CCD.Therefore,regulating human activities in non-karst regions is also crucial.This work serves as a scientific foundation for formulating ecological preservation strategies in Guizhou and other karst mountain regions.
基金This research was financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.41671329)China Scholarship Council(Grant No.201808210445).
文摘Assessing the temporal and spatial characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation is necessary to identify management practices that can reduce negative environmental effects.Thus,the purpose of this study was to use principal component analysis and spatial autocorrelation to analyze the dynamic characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation in different landform areas in Liaoning Province,China,in terms of time and space.An additional objective was to match the changes with the natural and social environment to support the sustainable development of fragmented cultivated land.The results indicated that the evolutionary trends of cultivated land fragmentation in the central plain area showed a weakening trend,contrary to those observed in the western hilly and eastern mountainous areas.Moreover,the spatial distribution characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation in the western hilly area were generally“external low,internal high,”primarily because of the edge density of cultivated land patches.The spatial distribution characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation in the central plain area were generally“external high,internal low,”primarily because of the number and division of cultivated land patches.The spatial distribution characteristics of cultivated land fragmentation in the eastern mountainous area were generally“south low,north high”because of the division of cultivated land patches.These results can provide guidelines for planners,managers,decision-makers and others to formulate regulatory policies,identify land remediation areas,and promote the sustainable development of cultivated land.
