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Effects of landscape pattern changes on ecosystem services: a case study of Ruoergai Plateau.

Jiali Zhou¹, Wende Chen², Yankun Cai¹

¹College of Geography and Planning, Cheng-du University of Technology, Chengdu, 610059, Sichuan, China.

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Landscape changes in the Ruoergai Plateau impacted ecosystem services. While initially declining, services like carbon storage eventually increased due to altered landscape patterns and land use shifts.

Keywords:

Ecosystem services InVEST model Landscape pattern Ruoergai Plateau

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Area of Science:

Ecological economics
Environmental science
Geospatial analysis

Background:

Ecosystem services are vital for ecological balance and socio-economic progress.
Understanding landscape pattern impacts is crucial for effective environmental management.
The Ruoergai Plateau faces land use changes affecting its natural resources.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of landscape patterns on ecosystem services in the Ruoergai Plateau (1990-2020).
To quantify changes in carbon storage, soil conservation, water yield, and habitat quality.
To analyze the mechanisms linking landscape patterns to ecosystem service dynamics.

Main Methods:

Quantification of ecosystem services using the InVEST model.
Correlation and stepwise regression analysis for interrelationships.
Bivariate spatial autocorrelation to assess landscape pattern impacts.

Main Results:

Land use changes observed, with a decreasing grassland trend and mitigated landscape fragmentation.
Ecosystem services initially declined then increased, with significant carbon stock rise post-2010.
Carbon stock in 2020 reached 3.64 × 10^8 t, concentrated in wetlands and forests.

Conclusions:

Landscape pattern dynamics significantly influence ecosystem service functions.
Varied trade-offs and coordination exist among ecosystem services.
Findings offer insights for regional ecological management and sustainable development.