The Value of Surface Freshwater Supply Services in the Wetlands of Jilin Province, China
Wetlands are ecologically and socioeconomically crucial areas. The application of economic valuation methods could ensure the sustainable utilization of wetlands. Utilizing wetland survey data from Jilin Province, China, representative of the years 2013 and 2017, we assessed the market value of wate...
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| author | Zecheng Wang Xinsheng Zhao Qiongfang Ma Lijuan Cui Xueyan Zuo Yunxi Lu Yang Cai Zhiguo Dou Wei Li |
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| description | Wetlands are ecologically and socioeconomically crucial areas. The application of economic valuation methods could ensure the sustainable utilization of wetlands. Utilizing wetland survey data from Jilin Province, China, representative of the years 2013 and 2017, we assessed the market value of water obtained from wetlands. Simultaneously, we employed the PLUS model to predict changes in wetland areas of different types over the next decade and analyzed their impact on the value of freshwater resource supplies. The results indicate the following points: (1) the area of wetlands decreased from 10,852.84 km<sup>2</sup> in 2013 to 10,794.46 km<sup>2</sup> in 2017 and that, in 2027, this was projected to further decrease to 10,614.37 km<sup>2</sup>, with river wetlands experiencing the most substantial decline; (2) the freshwater volumes in 2013 and 2017 were 20.81 × 10<sup>8</sup> and 20.09 × 10<sup>8</sup> m<sup>3</sup>, respectively, representing a 3.58% decrease. The volume for 2027 was projected to further reduce to 19.74 × 10<sup>8</sup> m<sup>3</sup>, with lake wetlands contributing the most to water resources and marsh wetlands contributing the least; and (3) the obtained total value of freshwater continuously increased, rising from CNY 8.384 billion in 2013 to CNY 8.642 billion in 2017, and this was projected to further increase to CNY 9.101 billion in 2027. There was regional variation in the value of wetland freshwater resource supplies, with differences in the per unit area and per capita value among administrative units. These findings can facilitate the optimal allocation of freshwater resources in Jilin Province, promoting its sustainable development while ensuring wetland conservation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-24283edf022945a1975f948b40d451b62024-01-26T18:49:24ZengMDPI AGWater2073-44412024-01-0116220310.3390/w16020203The Value of Surface Freshwater Supply Services in the Wetlands of Jilin Province, ChinaZecheng Wang0Xinsheng Zhao1Qiongfang Ma2Lijuan Cui3Xueyan Zuo4Yunxi Lu5Yang Cai6Zhiguo Dou7Wei Li8Institute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, ChinaInstitute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, ChinaJilin Provincial Academy of Forestry Sciences, Changchun 130033, ChinaInstitute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, ChinaInstitute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, ChinaInstitute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, ChinaInstitute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, ChinaInstitute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, ChinaInstitute of Wetland Research, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Beijing 100091, ChinaWetlands are ecologically and socioeconomically crucial areas. The application of economic valuation methods could ensure the sustainable utilization of wetlands. Utilizing wetland survey data from Jilin Province, China, representative of the years 2013 and 2017, we assessed the market value of water obtained from wetlands. Simultaneously, we employed the PLUS model to predict changes in wetland areas of different types over the next decade and analyzed their impact on the value of freshwater resource supplies. The results indicate the following points: (1) the area of wetlands decreased from 10,852.84 km<sup>2</sup> in 2013 to 10,794.46 km<sup>2</sup> in 2017 and that, in 2027, this was projected to further decrease to 10,614.37 km<sup>2</sup>, with river wetlands experiencing the most substantial decline; (2) the freshwater volumes in 2013 and 2017 were 20.81 × 10<sup>8</sup> and 20.09 × 10<sup>8</sup> m<sup>3</sup>, respectively, representing a 3.58% decrease. The volume for 2027 was projected to further reduce to 19.74 × 10<sup>8</sup> m<sup>3</sup>, with lake wetlands contributing the most to water resources and marsh wetlands contributing the least; and (3) the obtained total value of freshwater continuously increased, rising from CNY 8.384 billion in 2013 to CNY 8.642 billion in 2017, and this was projected to further increase to CNY 9.101 billion in 2027. There was regional variation in the value of wetland freshwater resource supplies, with differences in the per unit area and per capita value among administrative units. These findings can facilitate the optimal allocation of freshwater resources in Jilin Province, promoting its sustainable development while ensuring wetland conservation.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/2/203freshwater supply valueecosystem serviceswater resourcesvalue assessmentwetlandsPLUS model |
| spellingShingle | Zecheng Wang Xinsheng Zhao Qiongfang Ma Lijuan Cui Xueyan Zuo Yunxi Lu Yang Cai Zhiguo Dou Wei Li The Value of Surface Freshwater Supply Services in the Wetlands of Jilin Province, China Water freshwater supply value ecosystem services water resources value assessment wetlands PLUS model |
| title | The Value of Surface Freshwater Supply Services in the Wetlands of Jilin Province, China |
| title_full | The Value of Surface Freshwater Supply Services in the Wetlands of Jilin Province, China |
| title_fullStr | The Value of Surface Freshwater Supply Services in the Wetlands of Jilin Province, China |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Value of Surface Freshwater Supply Services in the Wetlands of Jilin Province, China |
| title_short | The Value of Surface Freshwater Supply Services in the Wetlands of Jilin Province, China |
| title_sort | value of surface freshwater supply services in the wetlands of jilin province china |
| topic | freshwater supply value ecosystem services water resources value assessment wetlands PLUS model |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/16/2/203 |
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