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A landscape persistence-based methodological framework for assessing ecological stability.

Da Lü^1,2, Yihe Lü^1,2, Guangyao Gao¹

¹State Key Laboratory of Urban and Regional Ecology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences, PO Box 2871, Beijing, 100085, China.

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Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Ecological stability in the Qingzang Plateau (QP) is medium-high, with climate and human factors driving changes. Site-specific conservation is recommended for sustainable development.

Keywords:

Ecological stability assessment framework Landscape changes Nature conservation and ecological restoration Nature-based solutions Qingzang Plateau

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Ecology
Sustainable Development

Background:

Ecological stability is crucial for global sustainable development but often overlooked.
Assessing ecological stability is vital for understanding ecosystem health and resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a landscape-oriented framework for evaluating ecological stability in the Qingzang Plateau (QP).
To identify key drivers of ecological stability across different landscape types in the QP.
To propose targeted conservation and restoration strategies based on the assessment.

Main Methods:

Development of a landscape-oriented framework to assess ecological stability.
Analysis of ecological stability levels and trends in the Qingzang Plateau.
Identification and evaluation of driving factors (climatic and anthropogenic) influencing stability.

Main Results:

The Qingzang Plateau exhibits medium-high ecological stability with minimal recent changes.
Driving factors for stability differ across landscape types.
Climatic factors provide consistent influence, while anthropogenic factors are strong but variable.

Conclusions:

The proposed framework offers a practical tool for assessing ecological stability and its drivers.
Understanding the interplay of climatic and anthropogenic factors is key for effective conservation.
Site-specific ecological conservation and restoration measures are essential for the Qingzang Plateau.