Review
Environmental Sciences
Qing Yang, Gengyuan Liu, Marco Casazza, Stefano Dumontet, Zhifeng Yang
Summary: Ecological restoration programs have been beneficial to ecosystem services improvement, but challenges remain in planning and management due to climate change, rapid land use change, and insufficient simulation and identification of thresholds. A new framework is proposed to address these challenges, including attribution analysis, assessment of climate-land use change impacts, simulation of restoration program effects, and threshold identification. Recommendations for future research directions are also provided.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jiaqi Qiu, Ting Huang, Deyong Yu
Summary: This study used a model to simulate land use changes in Inner Mongolia and investigated the impacts of vegetation recovery and the grain for grass program on ecosystem services. The results showed that vegetation recovery increased some ecosystem services, while the grain for grass program came at the expense of other services.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mingqi Li, Shiliang Liu, Fangfang Wang, Hua Liu, Yixuan Liu, Qingbo Wang
Summary: Ecological degradation constrains regional sustainable development, and ecological restoration is significant in alleviating this issue. This study simulated different ecological restoration scenarios and quantified their costs and benefits using a patch-generating land use simulation model. The results can guide ecological restoration planning and policy formulation on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jin Wang, Jinman Wang, Jianing Zhang
Summary: China has conducted integrated regional ecosystem protection and restoration governance, with ecological resilience (ER) as the foundation for achieving sustainable regional development. This study constructed an assessment model of ER in China and quantitatively measured its spatial and temporal distribution characteristics, as well as exploring its relationship with land-use types. The research found clear spatial heterogeneity and agglomeration of ER in China, and divided the country into three regions based on the ER contributions of different land-use types. The study provides detailed understanding and explores the important role of ER in the regional development process, supporting regional ecological protection and restoration as well as sustainable development.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Timothy A. C. Lamont, Tries B. Razak, Rili Djohani, Noel Janetski, Saipul Rapi, Frank Mars, David J. Smith
Summary: In recent years, there has been a rapid expansion in the scale of coral reef restoration efforts in Indonesia. This article identifies ten different social, economic, and environmental approaches that have contributed to this scaling up, providing case studies from sixteen different Indonesian programs. These diverse approaches have increased the operational efficiency, spatial scale, speed of deployment, and social inclusivity of reef restoration in various contexts.
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
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lars A. Brudvig, Nash E. Turley, Savannah L. Bartel, Lukas Bell-Dereske, Sabrie Breland, Ellen I. Damschen, Sarah E. Evans, Jason Gibbs, Philip G. Hahn, Rufus Isaacs, Joe A. Ledvina, John L. Orrock, Quinn M. Sorenson, John D. Stuhler
Summary: Ecological restoration is a global priority, but the legacies of past land-use activities can have long-lasting effects on restoration outcomes. This study found that restoration effects were greater than legacy effects, but restoration did not completely mitigate the legacy effects, especially in soil-related properties.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yiming Wang, Zengxin Zhang, Xi Chen
Summary: This study evaluated the contribution of different land use transitions to ecosystem service value change in Guizhou Province from 2000 to 2020 using the benefit transfer method, and designed various scenarios of the Grain for Green Program (GFGP) to explore the response of ecosystem service values to different intensities of GFGP. It was found that the moderate intensity GFGP scenario was the optimal choice in Guizhou Province, with Zunyi, Bijie, and Qiandongnan identified as priority areas for future implementation. The trade-off relationship between ecosystem services should be taken into consideration in the formulation and implementation of GFGP.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Gao-Lin Wu, Chao Jia, Ze Huang, Manuel Lopez-Vicente, Yu Liu
Summary: This study found that plant litter crust significantly improved soil structure and moisture, promoting the loamification process in a semi-arid sandy land ecosystem. The critical role played by plant litter crust in ecological restoration was demonstrated, indicating its potential in combating desertification and being an appropriate measure for ecological restoration in sandy areas.
Article
Ecology
Shixiong Cao, Chengqi Xia, Xinhao Suo, Zhuoran Wei
Summary: Research shows that China's primary ecological conservation programs can generate significant net benefits and high rates of return after implementation, and regional differences need to be considered in designing ecological restoration strategies.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2021)
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
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
Environmental Studies
Vikram S. Negi, Ravi Pathak, Vibhash Dhyani, Medha Durgapal, R. K. Joshi, Indra D. Bhatt
Summary: The recent declaration of 'UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration' highlights the urgent need to accelerate global restoration of degraded ecosystems. This study provides an overview of restoration sites in the western Himalaya region, focusing on species survival rates and changes in carbon stock. The results demonstrate the potential of native species for carbon storage and the importance of restoration sites in long-term carbon sequestration.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Chen Li, Yingmei Wu, Binpin Gao, Kejun Zheng, Yan Wu, Chan Li
Summary: The study demonstrates the importance of key ecological function areas in protecting ecosystems and enhancing ecological services, while also highlighting the relationship between land use change and ecosystem service value. Different scenarios for land use optimization in the SichuanYunnan Ecological Barrier show varying impacts on ecosystem service value and economic benefits, with the use of the coupled GMOP-PLUS models providing a new approach for addressing key technical challenges in large-scale ecological planning.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Wanting Peng, Zhiduo Zhang, Geng He, Xiuyu Liu, Wei Wang, Yongli Cai, David Lopez-Carr
Summary: This study identifies key ecological nodes/corridors and priority restoration areas (KENPRA) and proposes a comprehensive framework to optimize them for maintaining ecological security patterns (ESPs). The findings show that KENPRA-based scenarios in 2030 can help reduce urban expansion and enhance ESP maintenance.
FRONTIERS IN EARTH SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Ji-Deok Jang, Seong-Gwang Chun, Kyung-Cheol Kim, Keon-Young Jeong, Dong-Kyun Kim, Ji Yoon Kim, Gea-Jae Joo, Kwang-Seuk Jeong
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2015)
Article
Ecology
Kwang-Seuk Jeong, MinHyeok Kim, Hyunbin Jo, Jeong-An Gim, Dong-Kyun Kim, Gea-Jae Joo
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2015)
Article
Ecology
Jin-Yong Ha, Takayuki Hanazato, Kwang-Hyeon Chang, Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Dong-Kyun Kim
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATICS
(2015)
Article
Ecology
Dong-Kyun Kim, Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Yuno Do, Hyun-Woo Kim, Gea-Jae Joo
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jong-Yun Choi, Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Gea-Jae Joo
INTERNATIONAL REVIEW OF HYDROBIOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jong-Yun Choi, Seong-Ki Kim, Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Gea-Jae Joo
OCEANOLOGICAL AND HYDROBIOLOGICAL STUDIES
(2015)
Article
Fisheries
Hyunbin Jo, Ju-Duk Yoon, Jeong-Hui Kim, Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Yuno Do, Gea-Jae Joo
INDIAN JOURNAL OF FISHERIES
(2016)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Jong-Yun Choi, Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Seong-Ki Kim, Gea-Jae Joo
OCEANOLOGICAL AND HYDROBIOLOGICAL STUDIES
(2016)
Article
Ecology
Jong-Yun Choi, Seong-Ki Kim, Geung-Hwan La, Kwang-Hyeon Chang, Dong-Kyun Kim, Keon-Young Jeong, Min S. Park, Gea-Jae Joo, Hyun-Woo Kim, Kwang-Seuk Jeong
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2016)
Article
Limnology
Jong-Yun Choi, Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Geung-Hwan La, Gea-Jae Joo
JOURNAL OF LIMNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Limnology
Jong-Yun Choi, Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Geung-Hwan La, Kwang-Hyeon Chang, Gea-Jae Joo
JOURNAL OF LIMNOLOGY
(2015)
Article
Limnology
Jong-Yun Choi, Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Geung-Hwan La, Seong-Ki Kim, Gea-Jae Joo
JOURNAL OF LIMNOLOGY
(2014)
Article
Ecology
Hyo Gyeom Kim, Sungwon Hong, Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Dong-Kyun Kim, Gea-Jae Joo
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2019)
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Keon-Young Jeong, Young-Shick Hong, Dong-Kyun Kim, Hye-Ji Oh, Kwang-Hyeon Chang
JOURNAL OF PLANKTON RESEARCH
(2020)
Article
Limnology
Kwang-Seuk Jeong, Gea-Jae Joo