Zoning for Spatial Conservation and Restoration Based on Ecosystem Services in Highly Urbanized Region: A Case Study in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, China
Ecosystem services are highly affected by human activities, especially in the fast-urbanizing regions. It is important that the regional development or urbanization strategy be implemented by maintaining or protecting the long-term provision ability of multiple ecosystem services. The spatial patter...
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| author | Wen Zhou Yantao Xi Liang Zhai Cheng Li Jingyang Li Wei Hou |
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| description | Ecosystem services are highly affected by human activities, especially in the fast-urbanizing regions. It is important that the regional development or urbanization strategy be implemented by maintaining or protecting the long-term provision ability of multiple ecosystem services. The spatial pattern of ecosystem services and zoning for spatial conservation and restoration are the preconditions of sustainable development. With the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region as the research area, an approach for spatial zoning was proposed on the basis of the modeling results of key ecosystem services (water retention, soil retention, heat mitigation, and carbon storage). Our results show that the hot spots of ecosystem services are mainly in the north and the west at high altitudes and with large vegetation coverage, while the cold spots are mainly in the plain area of the southeast in the BTH region. In addition, the whole region is divided into five ecological zones: the ecological restoration zone, ecological transition zone, coastal ecological protection zone, soil and water retention zone, and ecological security shelter. Each zone has applied different strategies for ecological restoration and conservation. The results represent the spatial heterogeneity and major functions in different zones, and they can provide planning guidance for supporting the coordinated development of the BTH region. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-144ade4859ab4d96a3b2e5363e6d2fd22023-11-17T20:01:25ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2023-03-0112473310.3390/land12040733Zoning for Spatial Conservation and Restoration Based on Ecosystem Services in Highly Urbanized Region: A Case Study in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, ChinaWen Zhou0Yantao Xi1Liang Zhai2Cheng Li3Jingyang Li4Wei Hou5Chinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping, Lianhuachi West Road 28, Beijing 100830, ChinaSchool of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaChinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping, Lianhuachi West Road 28, Beijing 100830, ChinaSchool of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, ChinaDepartment of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Shanxi Province, Taiyuan 030013, ChinaChinese Academy of Surveying and Mapping, Lianhuachi West Road 28, Beijing 100830, ChinaEcosystem services are highly affected by human activities, especially in the fast-urbanizing regions. It is important that the regional development or urbanization strategy be implemented by maintaining or protecting the long-term provision ability of multiple ecosystem services. The spatial pattern of ecosystem services and zoning for spatial conservation and restoration are the preconditions of sustainable development. With the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region as the research area, an approach for spatial zoning was proposed on the basis of the modeling results of key ecosystem services (water retention, soil retention, heat mitigation, and carbon storage). Our results show that the hot spots of ecosystem services are mainly in the north and the west at high altitudes and with large vegetation coverage, while the cold spots are mainly in the plain area of the southeast in the BTH region. In addition, the whole region is divided into five ecological zones: the ecological restoration zone, ecological transition zone, coastal ecological protection zone, soil and water retention zone, and ecological security shelter. Each zone has applied different strategies for ecological restoration and conservation. The results represent the spatial heterogeneity and major functions in different zones, and they can provide planning guidance for supporting the coordinated development of the BTH region.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/4/733ecosystem serviceshot spot analysisecological zoningBeijing-Tianjin-Hebei region |
| spellingShingle | Wen Zhou Yantao Xi Liang Zhai Cheng Li Jingyang Li Wei Hou Zoning for Spatial Conservation and Restoration Based on Ecosystem Services in Highly Urbanized Region: A Case Study in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, China Land ecosystem services hot spot analysis ecological zoning Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region |
| title | Zoning for Spatial Conservation and Restoration Based on Ecosystem Services in Highly Urbanized Region: A Case Study in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, China |
| title_full | Zoning for Spatial Conservation and Restoration Based on Ecosystem Services in Highly Urbanized Region: A Case Study in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, China |
| title_fullStr | Zoning for Spatial Conservation and Restoration Based on Ecosystem Services in Highly Urbanized Region: A Case Study in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Zoning for Spatial Conservation and Restoration Based on Ecosystem Services in Highly Urbanized Region: A Case Study in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, China |
| title_short | Zoning for Spatial Conservation and Restoration Based on Ecosystem Services in Highly Urbanized Region: A Case Study in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, China |
| title_sort | zoning for spatial conservation and restoration based on ecosystem services in highly urbanized region a case study in beijing tianjin hebei china |
| topic | ecosystem services hot spot analysis ecological zoning Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/12/4/733 |
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