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Urban ecosystem service values (ESVs) increased due to woodland and wetland growth, but declined in city centers. Human activities significantly impact urban ESVs, highlighting the need for sustainable development strategies.

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  • Urban Ecology
  • Environmental Valuation
  • Spatial Analysis

Background:

  • Rapid urbanization causes complex land use changes, impacting urban ecosystem service values (ESVs).
  • Existing valuation methods often overlook the contribution of artificial ecosystems to ESVs.
  • Understanding the spatiotemporal dynamics of ESVs is crucial for sustainable urban planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and apply a novel Unit Value (UV) method for comprehensive ESV assessment, including artificial ecosystems.
  • To analyze the spatiotemporal evolution of ESVs in Wuhan from 1996 to 2018.
  • To investigate the driving factors influencing urban ESVs.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a Unit Value (UV) method incorporating natural and artificial ecosystems.
  • Spatiotemporal analysis of Ecosystem Service Values (ESVs) in Wuhan (1996-2018).
  • Multiple regression analysis to determine Pearson's correlation between ESVs and driving factors.

Main Results:

  • Overall ESVs increased by 20.94%, driven by woodland and man-made wetland expansion.
  • ESVs showed a declining trend in central districts and an increasing trend in suburban areas.
  • Human activities, including agriculture, per capita GDP, and population, were identified as key drivers of urban ESVs.

Conclusions:

  • The novel UV method provides a comprehensive approach to evaluating urban ESVs.
  • Significant spatial imbalances in ESVs exist between urban centers and suburbs.
  • Policy interventions focusing on human activities are essential for enhancing urban ecosystem sustainability.