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  • Macroecosystem science
  • Ecosystem dynamics
  • Environmental monitoring

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  • Accurate measurement and quantitative description of ecosystem properties are crucial for advancing macroecosystem science.
  • Existing methods often focus on traditional attributes like biology and soil, with limited scope for intrinsic property characterization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop novel theoretical and methodological frameworks for macroecosystem research.
  • To establish quantitative measurement methods and dimensional systems for ecosystem properties and state changes.
  • To introduce the concepts of ecosystem traits (ESTs) and multi-dimensional ecosystem trait networks (ETNs).

Main Methods:

  • Systematic discussion of theoretical methods, measurement variables, and dimensional systems inspired by traditional physics.
  • Proposal and extension of ecosystem traits (ESTs) for macroecosystem measurement and analysis.
  • Development of multi-dimensional ecosystem trait networks (ETNs) for complex ecosystem interactions.

Main Results:

  • Introduction of ecosystem traits (ESTs) as a novel approach to quantitatively characterize ecosystem properties.
  • Establishment of multi-dimensional ecosystem trait networks (ETNs) to analyze macroecosystem structure and function.
  • Demonstration of the applicability of ESTs and ETNs for monitoring and evaluating ecosystem state evolution.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed ESTs and ETNs provide a fundamental theoretical and methodological advancement for macroecosystem science.
  • These concepts enhance the understanding of ecosystem composition, operating mechanisms, and state changes.
  • This framework supports regional/global conservation, resource utilization, and sustainable socio-economic development.