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ClearAssessment of Uncertainties in Ecological Risk Based on the Prediction of Land Use Change and Ecosystem Service Evolution
Using the PLUS land use change model, researchers simulated future land use scenarios in southern China and evaluated how projected changes would alter ecosystem services and associated ecological risk under uncertainty.
Landscape Ecological Risk Assessment Based on Land Use Change in the Yellow River Basin of Shaanxi, China
Researchers assessed landscape ecological risk in the Yellow River Basin of Shaanxi, China using land use change data, finding that fragmentation and conversion of natural habitats driven by urbanization and agriculture have substantially increased ecological risk across the basin over recent decades.
Evaluation of the Spatiotemporal Change of Ecological Quality under the Context of Urban Expansion—A Case Study of Typical Urban Agglomerations in China
Researchers tracked changes in ecological quality across three major urban areas in China over two decades of rapid urbanization. They found that urban expansion significantly reduced ecological quality in surrounding areas, with the most severe impacts occurring in newly developed zones. The study provides a framework for monitoring how urbanization affects local ecosystems using remote sensing data.
A Framework to Identify Priority Areas for Restoration: Integrating Human Demand and Ecosystem Services in Dongting Lake Eco-Economic Zone, China
Researchers developed a framework integrating human demand and ecosystem services to identify priority restoration areas in the Dongting Lake Eco-Economic Zone, enabling more targeted and beneficial ecological restoration planning.
Coastal Wetland Restoration Strategies Based on Ecosystem Service Changes: A Case Study of the South Bank of Hangzhou Bay
Researchers analyzed coastal wetland restoration strategies based on ecosystem service changes along Hangzhou Bay's south bank, identifying priority restoration areas where interventions would maximize ecological benefits including pollution filtration and biodiversity support.
Evaluation of plateau wetland ecological security and its influencing factors in multi-climatic zones: A case study of Yunnan Province
Not a microplastics paper — this study assesses the ecological security of plateau wetlands across Yunnan Province, China using a pressure-state-response model based on remote sensing data, identifying climate and human activity as key threats to these fragile ecosystems.
Assessing wetlands ecological risk through an adaptive cycle framework
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper develops an ecological risk assessment framework for wetlands based on adaptive cycle theory, applied to Kunshan, China, focusing on climate change and human impacts rather than plastic contamination.
Conditions of Mainland China’s Island Ecosystems and Associated Influencing Factors: Integrated Assessment of 42 Typical Island Ecosystems
Researchers assessed the ecological condition of 42 representative islands along China's coast using a framework integrating environmental quality, biological structure, and landscape patterns, finding that island ecosystem health varied significantly by size, location, and human land use intensity.
Integrated Ecological Risk Assessment of the Agricultural Area under a High Anthropopressure Based on Chemical, Ecotoxicological and Ecological Indicators
Researchers conducted an integrated ecological risk assessment of agricultural land using chemical, ecotoxicological, and ecological indicators, finding that while chemical analysis overestimated risk, the combined approach revealed most of the area had acceptable risk levels despite over a century of anthropogenic pressure.
Servicios ecosistémicos en áreas de montaña: beneficios y amenazas
This review examines the ecosystem services provided by mountain areas, including water supply, biodiversity, climate regulation, and cultural heritage, while identifying growing threats from climate change, land use intensification, and pollution. The authors argue that mountain ecosystem services are critically undervalued in national and global sustainability frameworks.
Spatiotemporal Variations of Human Pressure on Key Biodiversity Areas in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau: A Comparative Analysis
Researchers analyzed spatiotemporal changes in human pressure on key biodiversity areas across the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau from 1990 to 2017, finding that conservation policies enacted after 2010 helped slow but not fully reverse increasing anthropogenic pressures on these ecologically sensitive zones.
Analysis of Potential Supply of Ecosystem Services in Forest Remnants through Neural Networks
Researchers applied an artificial neural network to geospatial indicators to assess the potential supply of regulating ecosystem services from forest remnants in Campinas, Brazil. The study analyzed landscape configuration factors and evaluated how both the supply of and societal demand for ecosystem services influence the actual benefits provided by fragmented forest patches.
Impact of watershed habitat quality based on land use: a case study of taking Ciyao River Basin
Land use change analysis in the Ciyao River Basin from 1985 to 2020 showed that habitat quality declined in areas with increased agricultural and urban expansion, highlighting land use as a key driver of watershed ecological health. The findings support land use planning as a tool for biodiversity and water resource protection.
Non–Negligible Ecological Risks of Urban Wetlands Caused by Cd and Hg on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, China
Researchers assessed heavy metal contamination in the Huangshui National Wetland Park on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, finding that cadmium and mercury pose non-negligible ecological risks across the urban wetland's three zones.
Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Land Use Changesand Their Impacts on Ecosystem ServiceValue in the Qinghai Lake Basin, 2003-2023
Researchers examined spatiotemporal land use changes and their effects on ecosystem service value in the Qinghai Lake Basin of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau over a 20-year period from 2003 to 2023. The study found that land use alterations significantly disrupted biodiversity, soil retention, water conservation, and overall ecosystem service value in this important inland saltwater lake region.
Multi-Scenario Simulation to Predict Ecological Risk Posed by Urban Sprawl with Spontaneous Growth: A Case Study of Quanzhou
This study used a Markov chain and PLUS land-use simulation model to project urban expansion under multiple scenarios for Quanzhou, China from 2005 to 2018 and beyond. Results showed that organic urban sprawl driven by market forces posed the greatest ecological risk compared to planned or constrained growth scenarios.
Ecosystem Stability Assessment of Yancheng Coastal Wetlands, a World Natural Heritage Site
Ecosystem stability was assessed for the Yancheng coastal wetlands in China, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, using a multi-indicator evaluation framework covering biodiversity, habitat integrity, and resilience to disturbance. The study provides a quantitative baseline for conservation management of this internationally significant coastal wetland system.
Urbanization and the Emerging Water Crisis: Identifying Water Scarcity and Environmental Risk with Multiple Applications in Urban Agglomerations in Western China
Researchers developed a comprehensive index system to evaluate water scarcity and environmental risk across three major urban regions in Western China. They found that rapid urbanization has significantly worsened water resource shortages and ecological vulnerability in these areas. The study provides a framework for understanding how urban growth intensifies water stress and suggests approaches for sustainable water resource management.
Estimating Forest Aboveground Carbon Storage in Hang-Jia-Hu Using Landsat TM/OLI Data and Random Forest Model
Researchers used Landsat satellite imagery and machine learning to estimate forest carbon storage in a region of China over two decades. The study demonstrates remote sensing as a practical tool for tracking carbon stocks and the effects of land-use change.
Spatial distribution characteristics and pollution evaluation of soil heavy metals in Wulongdong National Forest Park
Researchers investigated the spatial distribution and pollution levels of seven heavy metals in soils across Wulongdong National Forest Park at different altitudes and slope orientations. The study found that while most heavy metal concentrations were near natural background levels, certain elements showed localized enrichment, highlighting the importance of monitoring even protected natural areas.