Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Ecological Parameters in Various Land Use Types in China during the First 20 Years of the 21st Century

Cong Zhang, Xiaojun Yao (), Lina Xiu, Huian Jin and Juan Cao
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Cong Zhang: College of Geography and Environment Sciences, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
Xiaojun Yao: College of Geography and Environment Sciences, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
Lina Xiu: College of Geography and Environment Sciences, Northwest Normal University, Lanzhou 730070, China
Huian Jin: College of Forestry Engineering, Gansu Forestry Polytechnic, Tianshui 741020, China
Juan Cao: Surveying and Mapping Engineering Institute of Gansu Province, Lanzhou 730070, China

Land, 2024, vol. 13, issue 5, 1-22

Abstract: Ecological quality in China has experienced significant improvements due to the interplay of climate change and human activities. Nevertheless, previous studies exploring the trend of ecological parameters have always overlooked the effects of land use types. Therefore, in this study, we explored the spatiotemporal variation in ecological parameters in various land use types and discussed the relationship between ecological parameters and climatic factors in China during the first 20 years of the 21st century. The results show that: (1) The area of grassland and unutilized land decreased, and the area of other land use types increased. (2) Distinct variations in the average, slope, and interval distribution of ecological parameters across various land use types were evident. Particularly significant increases in ecological parameters were observed in cultivated land and forest. (3) The influence of land use and land cover change on ecological parameters was evident. The conversion of cultivated land, forest, and grassland into water bodies, constructive land, and unutilized land resulted in a significant decrease in ecological parameters. (4) The distinct climatic conditions resulted in heightened monthly variations in the ecological parameters. Significant monthly fluctuations in ecological parameters were observed for cultivated land, forest, grassland, and constructed land, while water bodies and unutilized land did not exhibit such variations. (5) The correlation between ecological parameters and climatic factors varied considerably in various land use types in different regions.

Keywords: land use and land cover change; ecological parameters; China (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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