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Ecosystem-Based Regional Planning

A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 December 2023) | Viewed by 20776

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Dr. Vincent Lyne

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Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Tasmania 7004, Australia
Interests: systems science; dynamical systems; spatial planning; hydrology; livelihoods
Prof. Dr. Fenzhen Su

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Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
Interests: high-dimension spatiotemporal big data; coastal zone remote sensing; integration and mining of dynamic geographic processes; geographic information services for environmental and resources management
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Dr. Fengqin Yan

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State Key Laboratory of Resources and Environmental Information System, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
Interests: remote sensing; GIS; coastal zone; coastal cities; ecosystem services
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to invite you and your colleagues to contribute to this Special Issue of Land on “Ecosystem-based Regional Planning”.

Holistic ecosystem-based studies and management have evolved from recognizing that sectoral and species-based approaches lead to conflicts between sectors and collateral negative human and ecological impacts. Whole-of-system and ecosystem-based approaches underpin the long-term goal of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and implementation of its Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). A priority initial goal of GBF is to ensure integrated threat management of all land and sea areas, founded on ecologically based spatial plans that transition improvements to impacted areas whilst protecting and enhancing existing natural areas. Within this spirit, this Special Issue is devoted to advancing our understanding and management capabilities of complex regional ecological systems across marine, coastal, and terrestrial domains.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

We invite contributions that address the structure, scale-dependence, human–ecosystem linkages, and drivers, including climate change, across the domains, and across ecosystem components such as species, functional communities, habitats, and processes. As an example, a recent global study of nutrient inputs into the ocean identifies meat production and consumption in certain regions contributing disproportionately to ocean eutrophication, climate change, and pollution, with implications that the partial replacement of meat with vegetables can provide sustained benefits to the environment and humans. Therefore, the key themes of this Special Issue on “Ecosystem-based Regional Planning” are identifying linkages, dependencies, and feedbacks operating across land and sea domains, across nested structures of regional human systems and ecosystems, and across components within ecosystems. We encourage contributors to include case studies, or reviews of case studies, that highlight linkages and dependencies at regional scales.

Dr. Vincent Lyne
Prof. Dr. Fenzhen Su
Dr. Fengqin Yan
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Keywords

  • biodiversity conservation
  • climate change management
  • ecosystem-based adaptation
  • ecosystem-based management
  • ecosystem-based planning
  • global biodiversity
  • marine spatial planning
  • regional planning
  • whole-of-system

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Patterns, Trends, and Causes of Vegetation Change in the Three Rivers Headwaters Region
by Xiongyi Zhang and Jia Ning
Land 2023, 12(6), 1127; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12061127 - 25 May 2023
Cited by 3 | Viewed by 1612
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The Three Rivers Headwaters Region (TRHR), situated in the high-altitude region of the Tibetan Plateau, represents a critical ecological security barrier for both China and Southeast Asia. In addition to providing a vital freshwater supply for China, it is also one of the [...] Read more.
The Three Rivers Headwaters Region (TRHR), situated in the high-altitude region of the Tibetan Plateau, represents a critical ecological security barrier for both China and Southeast Asia. In addition to providing a vital freshwater supply for China, it is also one of the most biodiverse areas in the world. However, the region is characterized by a fragile and sensitive ecosystem, which makes it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances. Given the role of vegetation as a reliable indicator of ecosystem changes, investigating the patterns and drivers of vegetation change in the TRHR can provide valuable insights into the state and trajectory of its ecological system. To assess the spatiotemporal dynamics of vegetation changes in TRHR, this study constructed a comprehensive vegetation index (CVI) based on leaf area index (LAI), fractional vegetation cover (FVC), and net primary productivity (NPP). Trend analysis and significance testing were employed to detect and quantify the magnitude and direction of vegetation changes over the past two decades. Moreover, correlation analysis, spatial overlay, and statistical modeling techniques were applied to examine the relative contributions of climate, land use/cover changes, and slope altitude to CVI changes. The results showed the following: (1) the CVI in the TRHR showed an overall increasing trend from 2000 to 2019, with an average annual increase of 0.6%, indicating a positive development trend of vegetation, but with obvious spatial differences. (2) The vegetation in the TRHR has shown a marked increase over the past two decades, with significant increase accounting for 19% of the total area, mainly concentrated in the Yellow River Basin. Conversely, a significant decline in vegetation was observed in 3% of the total area, predominantly in the Yangtze River Basin. (3) Both temperature and precipitation had a positive impact on vegetation restoration in the TRHR, but the area affected by temperature was larger than that affected by precipitation. (4) The land-use regime had a discernible impact on vegetation increase, with the conversion of land use to ecological land promoting vegetation restoration. However, the efficacy of restoration efforts might have varied depending on natural resource endowments in certain regions. (5) With increasing altitude, vegetation conditions initially improved before eventually deteriorating. Conversely, as the slope increased, vegetation experienced an initial improvement before ultimately stabilizing. This study helps to understand the overall changes and driving mechanisms of vegetation in the TRHR and provides a scientific basis and decision-making reference for the dynamic adjustment of vegetation restoration and ecological engineering in the region in the future. Full article
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Effects of Coastal Urbanization on Habitat Quality: A Case Study in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area
by Xinyi Wang, Fenzhen Su, Fengqin Yan, Xinjia Zhang and Xuege Wang
Land 2023, 12(1), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12010034 - 23 Dec 2022
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Coastal areas are usually considered as pioneering areas for economic development and reform due to their unique geographical locations and ecological conditions. Correspondingly, rapid urbanization in coastal urban agglomerations has resulted in population concentration and land use/cover change (LUCC), leading to the decline [...] Read more.
Coastal areas are usually considered as pioneering areas for economic development and reform due to their unique geographical locations and ecological conditions. Correspondingly, rapid urbanization in coastal urban agglomerations has resulted in population concentration and land use/cover change (LUCC), leading to the decline of habitat quality and biodiversity. However, few studies have quantitatively explored the impacts of urban agglomeration expansion in coastal zones on habitat quality. Taking the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao-Great Bay Area (GBA) as a case study, we applied the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Trade-offs (InVEST) model to assess the habitat quality based on land use data obtained from remote sensing images from 1980 to 2020 and developed a geographically weighted regression model to quantitatively analyze the response of habitat quality to urbanization. The results showed that (1) LUCC in the GBA was dramatic from 1980 to 2020, dominated by the shift from various land use types to construction land, which led to increased fragmentation; (2) the overall habitat quality showed a decreasing trend, characterized by low values in the central part and high values in the surrounding area; (3) population and construction land such urbanization elements had a more significantly negative effect on habitat quality changes, while the relationships among slope, road distance, and habitat quality changes were complex. Based on above analysis, this paper suggests that future land management in the GBA should develop in the direction of intensification, refinement, and regional integration. Full article
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Industrial Revitalization of Rural Villages via Comprehensive Land Consolidation: Case Studies in Gansu, China
by Jing Zhu, Siqi Ma and Qianyu Zhou
Land 2022, 11(8), 1307; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11081307 - 13 Aug 2022
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Although comprehensive land consolidation may stimulate industrial revitalization, the interactions and pathways between land consolidation and industrial revitalization are unclear. Using villages in China as case studies, the historical development process and pathways of comprehensive land consolidation, and rural industrial revitalization, are summarized [...] Read more.
Although comprehensive land consolidation may stimulate industrial revitalization, the interactions and pathways between land consolidation and industrial revitalization are unclear. Using villages in China as case studies, the historical development process and pathways of comprehensive land consolidation, and rural industrial revitalization, are summarized and clarified. Development processes and pathways for villages in Puhe, Maosi, Dianzi, and Baicaopo in Gansu Province were compared. The comparison suggested the following nested generic strategy for revitalization, comprising: (1). A core strategy for guiding industrial development that consolidates the spatial layout; (2). Strengthening ecological restoration as a key part of the optimization strategy with (1); and (3). Including and enhancing cultural industrialization as a desirable supplement. Our study and worked examples can be applied to other villages or regions worldwide to explore the development path of village industry revitalization under the guidance of our proposed comprehensive land consolidation framework. Full article
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Assessment of the Relationship between Land Use and Flood Risk Based on a Coupled Hydrological–Hydraulic Model: A Case Study of Zhaojue River Basin in Southwestern China
by Chaowei Xu, Hao Fu, Jiashuai Yang and Lingyue Wang
Land 2022, 11(8), 1182; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11081182 - 28 Jul 2022
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As an ecological consequence of intensified anthropogenic activities, more frequent extreme rainfalls have resulted in significant increases in water levels and discharge in southwestern China. This phenomenon presents a significant challenge in flood risk and ecological management. Land use is one of the [...] Read more.
As an ecological consequence of intensified anthropogenic activities, more frequent extreme rainfalls have resulted in significant increases in water levels and discharge in southwestern China. This phenomenon presents a significant challenge in flood risk and ecological management. Land use is one of the major factors significantly affecting the flooding process, and it is inextricably tied to the ecological risk of floods. Hence, flood risk estimates based on land use are essential for flood control and land use planning. In this study, a coupled hydrologic–hydraulic model was developed to analyze the relationship between flood ecological risk and land use in order to provide new insights into current flood risk management practices. Ten real flood events (of different magnitudes) in the Zhaojue river basin (650 km2) were chosen to evaluate the credibility and performance of the coupled model’s application. Promising results were obtained, with sufficient reliability for flood risk assessment purposes. The results of our flood risk analysis also indicated that the model effectively reproduced overland flow and competently accounted for flood evolution. This work is significant in the understanding of the mechanism of the flood process and its relationship with land use, and it can be used in decision support for the prevention and mitigation of flood disasters and for land use planning. Full article
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Evaluating Ecosystem Services and Trade-Offs Based on Land-Use Simulation: A Case Study in the Farming–Pastoral Ecotone of Northern China
by Shuting Bai, Jiuchun Yang, Yubo Zhang, Fengqin Yan, Lingxue Yu and Shuwen Zhang
Land 2022, 11(7), 1115; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11071115 - 20 Jul 2022
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Evaluating the impacts of land-use change (LUC) on ecosystem services (ESs) is necessary for regional sustainable development, especially for the farming–pastoral ecotone of northern China (FPENC), an ecologically sensitive and fragile region. This study aimed to assess the impacts of LUC on the [...] Read more.
Evaluating the impacts of land-use change (LUC) on ecosystem services (ESs) is necessary for regional sustainable development, especially for the farming–pastoral ecotone of northern China (FPENC), an ecologically sensitive and fragile region. This study aimed to assess the impacts of LUC on the ESs and provide valuable information for regional planning and management in the FPENC. To accomplish this, we assessed LUC in the FPENC from 2010 to 2020 and simulated land-use patterns in 2030 under three plausible scenarios: the business as usual scenario (BAUS), economic development scenario (EDS), and ecological protection scenario (EPS). Then, we quantified five ESs (including crop production, water yield, soil retention, water purification, and carbon storage) for 2020–2030 and analyzed the trade-offs and synergies among ESs in all scenarios. The results show that FPENC experienced expanding farming land and built-up land throughout 2010–2020. Under the BAUS and EDS from 2000 to 2030, especially EDS, the increase in farming land and built-up land will continue. As a result, crop production and water yield will increase, while soil retention, water purification, and carbon storage will decrease. In contrast, EPS will increase soil retention, water purification, and carbon storage at the cost of a decline in crop production and water yield. These results can provide effective reference information for future regional planning and management in the farming–pastoral ecotone. Full article
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Land Use Optimization for Coastal Urban Agglomerations Based on Economic and Ecological Gravitational Linkages and Accessibility
by Tingting Pan, Fengqin Yan, Fenzhen Su, Vincent Lyne and Chaodong Zhou
Land 2022, 11(7), 1003; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11071003 - 1 Jul 2022
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Urban agglomerations (UA) are attracting increasing research attention as a global emergent phenomenon, whereby regional collaborative linkages between cities attracts and agglomerates development. However, these studies also acknowledge that ecological values may be negatively impacted by re-development, ecological fragmentation, and proximity or downstream [...] Read more.
Urban agglomerations (UA) are attracting increasing research attention as a global emergent phenomenon, whereby regional collaborative linkages between cities attracts and agglomerates development. However, these studies also acknowledge that ecological values may be negatively impacted by re-development, ecological fragmentation, and proximity or downstream impacts. Sustainable development, therefore, requires balancing forces from economic attraction and ecological repulsion. Forces similar to economic ones may also operate in attracting ecological enhancement towards higher-valued ecological regions; however, research regarding the role of the self-collaborative gravity-like forces shaping UA is limited in land use optimization. To assist planners, this study developed a new multi-objective land use optimization of UA that explored the intensity of economic ties and ecological gradients using the multi-objective NSGA-II algorithm. In this model, economic linkage intensity (ELI) and accessibility were used to calculate a modified GDP (gross domestic product), while the NDVI (normalized difference vegetation index) was used for the modified ESV (ecosystem services value). Spatial allocation with implicit economic accessibility relationships was enhanced through a two-step mutation operator, including a “gravity flip” spatial orientation factor. Compared to the standard NSGA-II algorithm, models of future land use of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in 2030 have shown that the modified GDP value in our model increased by 7.41%, while the conversion rate of high-density vegetation reduced by 7.92%. The results highlighted the importance of linkage and accessibility factors in enhancing the clustering of cities. In tandem, the modified ESV also enhances ecosystem services contributions of higher value vegetated land through decentralized built-up developments. The proposed model provides managers with a comprehensive and efficient land use solution model that accounts for intrinsic linkage factors shaping the development of compact urban agglomerations. Full article
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Assessment of Land Use Pattern and Landscape Ecological Risk in the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle, Southwestern China
by Chunfen Zeng, Jun He, Qingqing He, Yuqing Mao and Boya Yu
Land 2022, 11(5), 659; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11050659 - 29 Apr 2022
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The Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle (CCEC) is becoming the fourth growth pole in China after the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle (YRDEC); Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Economic Circle (GBAEC); Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Economic Circle (BTHEC). The land use and landscape ecological management [...] Read more.
The Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle (CCEC) is becoming the fourth growth pole in China after the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle (YRDEC); Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Economic Circle (GBAEC); Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Economic Circle (BTHEC). The land use and landscape ecological management of the CCEC is critical to its social and economic development. Using ArcGIS modeling and Fragstats processing methods, we divided the CCEC into 5 km × 5 km ecological risk areas and constructed a landscape ecological risk index evaluation model to calculate the spatial and temporal dynamic changes in the urban expansion and landscape ecological risk over the last 20 years. The results show that the land use was mainly cultivated land, which exhibited a decreasing trend and was mainly converted to construction land and forest land. The change in the construction land exhibited a continuous expansion trend with the dual core in Chengdu-Chongqing. The average risk of 10,155 risk communities was about 0.16. The expansion of human activities increased the landscape ecological risk of the construction land, and the risk of the edge of the cultivated land was higher than the internal risk value. The ecological risk index values of 16 cities in the study area ranged from 0.02 to 0.28. The resistance of the landscape pattern to external disturbance was stronger than that in other regions of China. The landscape ecological risk is controllable overall. However, the higher level of economic development in Chengdu, Chongqing, and other mature cities poses a greater landscape ecological risk. The results of this research provide an important reference for promoting the optimization and construction of the land space in the CCEC, building ecological shelters, and preventing ecological risk in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Full article
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