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Changes in Allometric Attributes and Biomass of Forests and Woodlands across an Altitudinal and Rainfall Gradient: What Are the Implications of Increasing Seasonality due to Anthropogenic Climate Change?

International Journal of Ecology, Volume 2015, Issue 1, 2015., 2015
Canonical correspondence analysis and linear regressions were used to relate height, diameter, and dispersion measurements of 36,380 stems from 197 species recorded in 2,341 plots against both climatic and landscape variables. Above ground biomass increased in wetter and cooler locations that ameliorate the seasonal rainfall deficits.
John T. Hunter, Béla Tóthmérész
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An improvement of the Revised Wind Erosion Equation by considering the effect of non-photosynthetic vegetation

Geoderma
Non-photosynthetic vegetation (NPV) can significantly impact the magnitude of wind erosion. However, most wind erosion models did not take NPV into account, which led to large uncertainties in wind erosion simulation.
Xiufan Liu, Heqiang Du, Xinlei Liu, Yawei Fan, Sen Li, Tao Wang, Zichen Guo   +6 more
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Integrated Monitoring and Assessment Framework of Regional Ecosystem under the Global Climate Change Background

Advances in Meteorology, Volume 2014, Issue 1, 2014., 2014
Global changes are driving ecosystem alterations, and the effects are becoming more and more obvious. Ecosystem management clarifies the fundamental supporting functions of ecosystems for human survival and sustainable development. Integrated ecosystem monitoring and assessment has become a popular topic of ecology study.
Qiao Wang, Peng Hou, Feng Zhang, Changzuo Wang, Dong Jiang   +4 more
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Research on spatial patterns of soil erosion in wind erosion region based on the revised wind erosion equation and partial least squares regression

Frontiers in Environmental Science
Understanding the complex influencing factors of soil erosion is critical for maintaining regional ecological security. The revised wind erosion equation (RWEQ) and partial least squares regression (PLSR) model were used to reveal the primary factors ...
Xu-Dong Huang, Xu-Dong Huang, Yue-Jia Li, Pei-Pei Han, Ran Zheng, Hua-Jie Yan, Pan-Pan Zhao, Pan-Pan Zhao, Xiao-Li Zhang, Xiao-Li Zhang, Li-Li Feng, Li-Li Feng, Dong Wang, Feng-Juan Zeng   +13 more
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Dynamic Simulation of the Supply and Demand of Ecosystem Windbreak and Sand Fixation Service in the Wuding River Basin

Land
Wind erosion can cause land degradation and other harmful effects. Examining the ecosystem windbreak and sand fixation service (WSFS) from the perspectives of supply and demand plays a crucial role in the continuous regulation of regional wind erosion ...
Xuanchen Xiong, Zixiang Zhou, Xiaofeng Wang, Jing Li   +3 more
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Soil Conservation Benefits of Ecological Programs Promote Sustainable Restoration

Earth's Future, Volume 13, Issue 1, January 2025.
Abstract Ecological restoration efforts in less developed regions confront a sustainability challenge due to the undervaluation of their substantive benefits. Soil conservation, as a crucial ecosystem service supporting both ecological and socioeconomic systems in less developed regions, is often overlooked in estimating the benefits of restoration ...
Renjie Zong, Nufang Fang, Yi Zeng, Xixi Lu, Zhen Wang, Wei Dai, Zhihua Shi   +6 more
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Driving Forces of Ecosystem Transformation in Extremely Arid Areas: Insights from Hami City in Xinjiang, China

Land
Global ecosystems have undergone significant degradation and deterioration, making the identification of ecosystem changes essential for promoting sustainable development and enhancing quality of life.
Zhiwei Li, Younian Wang, Shuaiyu Wang, Chengzhi Li   +3 more
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Wind Speed and Vegetation Coverage in Turn Dominated Wind Erosion Change With Increasing Aridity in Africa

Earth's Future, Volume 12, Issue 6, June 2024.
Abstract Wind erosion is one of the main causes of land degradation and desertification. Clarifying the spatiotemporal variations of wind erosion and the dominant factors of its spatial characteristics and the temporal trend will contribute to the establishment of appropriate wind erosion control and management practices, which is essential for ...
Hanbing Zhang, Jian Peng, Chaonan Zhao
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Topological Structure Characteristics of Ecological Spatial Networks and Their Correlation with Sand Fixation Function

Land
The current research indicates that the Ecological Spatial Network (ESN) supports critical regulating services, yet the quantitative coupling between its topological structure and the sand fixation function has received limited attention.
Zijia Gu, Yongtai Han, Qian Li, Qibin Zhang, Qiang Yu   +4 more
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Enhanced Wind Erosion Control by Alfalfa Grassland Compared to Conventional Crops in Northern China

Agronomy
Wind erosion poses a significant challenge to agricultural sustainability in Northern China’s arid regions. This study investigated the effectiveness of alfalfa grassland versus conventional cropland in controlling wind erosion across nine study sites in
Qi Qin, Jiaguo Qi, Xiaoping Xin, Dawei Xu, Ruirui Yan   +4 more
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