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Experience and future research trends of wetland protection and restoration in China
Wetlands are important natural resources for humans and play an irreplaceable ecological function in the terrestrial ecosystem. To curb the continued...
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Evaluation of the carbon sequestration of Zhalong Wetland under climate change
Wetland ecosystems are crucial to the global carbon cycle. In this study, the Zhalong Wetland was investigated. Based on remote sensing and...
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Growing impacts of low-flow events on vegetation dynamics in hydrologically connected wetlands downstream Yangtze River Basin after the operation of the Three Gorges Dam
Wetland vegetation is intimately related to floodplain inundations, which can be seriously affected by dam operation. Poyang Lake is the largest...
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Distinguishing the determinative landscape factors influencing the spatial variation of soil quality in Chongming Island, China
Soil quality of coastal wetlands plays an important role in maintaining biological productivity, improving environmental quality, and promoting plant...
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Practicing Students SDG Strategies Through Fieldwork—Exploring Student Perspectives on Green Urban Planning Models in a Nature Park
A growing number of students demand knowledge on more sustainable practices and climate change actions from their education. This chapter argues that...
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Wetlands Map** with Deep ResU-Net CNN and Open-Access Multisensor and Multitemporal Satellite Data in Alberta’s Parkland and Grassland Region
AbstractWetlands are a valuable ecosystem that provides various services to flora and fauna. This study developed and compared deep and shallow...
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Method for assessing spectral indices efficiency for map** tropical wetlands—SIA_MW
A novel method for assessing spectral index efficiencies for landscape map** in tropical wetlands was formulated: spectral indices assessment for...
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The interrelationship between LST, NDVI, NDBI, and land cover change in a section of Lagos metropolis, Nigeria
In recent times, there has been renewed interest in understanding the dynamics of land cover change and its relationship with several environmental...
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Evaluation of the water conservation function in the Ili River Delta of Central Asia based on the InVEST model
The Ili River Delta (IRD) is an ecological security barrier for the Lake Balkhash and an important water conservation area in Central Asia. In this...
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Evolution characteristics of ecosystem functional stability and ecosystem functional zoning on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP), also known as the Third Pole of the Earth, is a vital ecological security barrier for China. It is a tremendously...
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Seawater exchange rates for harbors based on the use of MIKE21 coupled with transport and particle tracking models
The water self-purification capacities of coastal areas can be affected by the extension of adjacent harbors. Studies of the seawater exchange...
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Stability of Land-use/Land-cover in National Nature Reserves of Jilin Province, China
National nature reserves are an important part of classification management on ecological protection in China. Taking the national nature reserves of...
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Impact of Land Use Change on Vegetation Carbon Storage During Rapid Urbanization: A Case Study of Hangzhou, China
Land use changes have significant impacts on the carbon balance in an urban ecosystem. When there is rapid development in urbanizing regions, land...
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Sponge City Practices for Sustainable Water Solutions in China: Reflections from Two Cases
Sponge CitySponge City practices are gaining importance in China for sustainable water solutions. Two cases from Guangzhou City and **ning City were...
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Spatio-temporal analysis of human wellbeing and its coupling relationship with ecosystem services in Shandong province, China
Rapid economic and social change promotes to improve human wellbeing (HW), but poses threats to ecosystems and the environment. Studying the coupling...
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Simulation of land-cover change in **g-**-Ji region under different scenarios of SSP-RCP
How to simulate land-cover change, driven by climate change and human activity, is not only a hot issue in the field of land-cover research but also...
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Inland Waters
In this chapter, rich water resources of Georgia are presented. Main rivers, lakes, and reservoirs with their geographical properties are...
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Dryland Social-Ecological Systems in Central Asia
The countries of Central Asia are collectively known as Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan. Central Asian countries have...
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Responses of Alpine Wetlands to Climate Changes on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Based on Remote Sensing
The alpine wetlands in QTP (Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau) have been profoundly impacted along with global climate changes. We employ satellite datasets...