Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenping Liu, Peimeng Yu
Summary: Ecological restoration is crucial for combating ecosystem degradation and enhancing ecosystem services. This study introduces a novel method using ecosystem service bundles (ESBs) over time to identify degraded areas and prioritize restoration efforts. The findings demonstrate the effectiveness of different restoration measures for enhancing specific ESBs and highlight the trade-offs involved. Decision-makers can use this tool to prioritize restoration areas and select appropriate measures to enhance multiple ecosystem services synergistically.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Philippe Janssen, John C. Stella, Bianca Rapple, Charles-Robin Gruel, Gabrielle Seignemartin, Bernard Pont, Simon Dufour, Herve Piegay
Summary: Many terrestrial ecosystems have been significantly transformed by human activities, particularly riverine ecosystems. Through a case study of legacy dike fields along the regulated Rhone River, it was found that long-term channelization and flow regulation have impacted environmental conditions and riparian forests, highlighting the importance of restoration strategies focusing on reconnection between dike fields and rivers.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhenhuan Liu, Qiandu Huang, Yi Zhou, Xiao Sun
Summary: Rapid urbanization has led to changes in urban ecosystems, necessitating the planning of ecological restoration to combat ecological degradation. This study, using the Shenzhen metropolitan region as a case study, identified priority sites for ecological restoration based on the evolution of ecological service bundles and the effects of urbanization. The results showed that urbanization significantly influenced the composition and structure of ecological service bundles at different stages of urbanization.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jie Gong, Tiantian Jin, Dongqing Liu, Yuehua Zhu, Lingling Yan
Summary: This study quantified four ecosystem services in the Bailongjiang watershed in western China and examined their relationships and changes over time. The results showed that land use, population density, and agriculture had significant impacts on ecosystem services in the region. The authors suggested building a watershed community of common destiny for ecosystem services and integrated landscape management.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Quanqin Shao, Shuchao Liu, Jia Ning, Guobo Liu, Fan Yang, Xiongyi Zhang, Linan Niu, Haibo Huang, Jiangwen Fan, Jiyuan Liu
Summary: We propose a theoretical framework to evaluate the ecological benefits of key national ecological projects in China. Through ground survey and remote sensing data, we generated a dataset of primary and secondary indicators related to ecosystem structure, quality, and services. Our study found that areas with higher degrees of ecological restoration were mainly located in specific regions, and the contributions of climatic factors and ecological projects to changes in vegetation and water erosion were quantified. The study highlights the importance of considering climate conditions and implementing comprehensive measures to maximize the benefits of ecological investment funds.
JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ineta Kacergyte, Tomas Part, Ake Berg, Debora Arlt, Michal Zmihorski, Jonas Knape
Summary: Restoring wetlands is an important conservation tool for improving birds' habitats. However, the effectiveness of such restorations is not well known. A study in Sweden found that island breeding bird populations increased by 62% to 315% following wetland restorations. The responses varied among different bird groups and were associated with large uncertainties.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Roy E. Petrakis, Laura M. Norman, Barry R. Middleton
Summary: Riparian systems in the Southwest United States are crucial for human and ecological communities, but they have faced significant changes and stresses. Vegetation management approaches, such as ecological restoration, can address these issues and reduce future impacts.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Jules T. Wyman, Aaron D. Flesch, Jennifer L. Becker, Philip C. Rosen
Summary: Restoration of urban riparian ecosystems can have widespread benefits for both humans and wildlife. Most species recovered to pre-treatment levels within 2-3 years, but the dynamics of recovery varied depending on species' life history traits and habitat use.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gbenga E. Omoniyi, Christophe Piscart, Laura Pellan, Benjamin Bergerot
Summary: The effectiveness of macroinvertebrate community indices as bio-indicators in stream restorations has been inconclusive. This study investigates the relevance of macroinvertebrate-based bio-indicators in headwater streams, specifically in relation to the type of restoration studied. The results show that while the removal of artificial structures and restoration of natural flow were successful in reducing clogging, only taxonomic richness exhibited a significant positive change.
Article
Ecology
Linda R. Harris, Omar Defeo
Summary: This study aimed to comprehensively list and classify the ecosystem services provided by sandy shores and identified 11 ecosystem service bundles. The study discussed the threats to ecosystem service supply and proposed solutions to address these threats.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2022)
Article
Soil Science
Kai Zhu, Yiguo Ran, Maohua Ma, Wenjuan Li, Yaseen Mir, Jiaojiao Ran, Shengjun Wu, Ping Huang
Summary: This study examined the effects of different land use and flooding intensity on soil aggregate stability and organic C and N contents along the Three Gorges Reservoir riparian zone in China. The results showed that the coupling effects of land use and flooding intensity were crucial in explaining the variability in soil stability. Maintaining higher levels of organic carbon and nitrogen through appropriate land use strategies was found to promote soil aggregate formation and stability. The study suggests that different land use practices should be implemented at different elevations to enhance soil stability and organic C and N accumulation in riparian zones with similar conditions.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Lea T. Mamo, Augustine G. Porter, Alejandro Tagliafico, Melinda A. Coleman, Stephen D. A. Smith, Will F. Figueira, Brendan P. Kelaher
Summary: Upgrading of coastal protective infrastructure can significantly impact benthic marine communities, indicating the need for more sustainable alternatives such as decommissioning structures and retreat from flood-prone areas. Where upgrades are urgent, eco-engineering techniques can help mitigate impacts to habitats and associated taxa.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Lara Cornejo-Denman, Jose Raul Romo-Leon, America N. Lutz-Ley
Summary: Agricultural activity affects riparian landscapes in arid regions, and certain sustainability-oriented practices have varying effects on ecosystem services. This study proposes an empirical framework to assess the impact of traditional agricultural practices on ecosystem services. Results show that living fencerows promote habitat quality and carbon storage, while acequia irrigation systems increase carbon storage but decrease habitat quality. The presence of riparian vegetation is important for maintaining high values of habitat quality and carbon storage. Expanding conservation areas can help improve water and soil quality and other agricultural services. This research is valuable for understanding ecosystem services tradeoffs and social-ecological dynamics in understudied agricultural regions.
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaoxing Liu, Jingyi Ding, Wenwu Zhao
Summary: This study comprehensively assesses the impact of different ecological projects (including afforestation and grassland restoration) on ecosystem services (carbon storage, water conservation, soil retention). The results suggest that afforestation increases carbon storage and soil retention, while the effects of grassland restoration are mixed and overall changes in water conservation are negligible. Considering prior land use/measures, implementation age, climate, topography, and other resources is critical for optimizing ecosystem services.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Xiuhong Li, Yizhuo Wang, Rongjin Yang, Le Zhang, Yi Zhang, Qiang Liu, Zhenwei Song
Summary: This paper discusses the challenges and problems faced by watershed eco-compensation in China, and explores new models including expanding funding sources, establishing sustainable compensation models, and reducing the burden on the government. It also compares different regional models of eco-compensation projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)