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[Ecological compensation criterion in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture based on minimum-data method].

Xue-Yan Zhao¹, Xia Dong, Fei Wang

¹College of Geography and Environment Science, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China. zhaoxy@nwnu.edu.cn

Ying Yong Sheng Tai Xue Bao = the Journal of Applied Ecology

|February 9, 2010

Summary

Ecological compensation criteria were quantitatively set for the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Region. This study determined the opportunity cost and water conservation value of grassland ecosystem services to establish fair compensation mechanisms.

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Area of Science:

Ecology
Environmental Economics
Environmental Science

Context:

Ecological compensation mechanisms require quantitative criteria for effective implementation.
The Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Region faces challenges in setting these criteria due to its unique grassland ecosystem.
Meteorological and social survey data from 1987-2007 were utilized.

Purpose:

To quantitatively set the ecological compensation criterion for the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Region.
To simulate the supply curves of grassland ecosystem services using minimum-data, social survey, and precipitation storage estimation methods.
To determine the opportunity cost and water conservation value of grassland ecosystem services.

Summary:

The study simulated grassland ecosystem service supply curves in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Region.
Opportunity cost was calculated at 503.6 yuan/hm², and per unit water conservation cost was 1110.7 m³/hm².
An ecological compensation criterion of 788.6 yuan/hm² was established, with the grassland ecosystem supplying 2.56 x 10⁹ m³ of water conservation volume.

Impact:

Provides a quantitative basis for establishing ecological compensation mechanisms in the region.
Highlights the economic value of grassland ecosystem services, particularly water conservation.
Informs policy decisions regarding land use and conservation in ecologically sensitive areas.