Integrating Biophysical and Sociocultural Methods for Identifying the Relationships between Ecosystem Services and Land Use Change: Insights from an Oasis Area

Integrating Biophysical and Sociocultural Methods for Identifying the Relationships between Ecosystem Services and Land Use Change: Insights from an Oasis Area

Identifying the relationships between ecosystem services (ESs) and land use change is crucial for ES management and sustainable regional development. The Manas region in China has witnessed dramatic reclamation activities in its desert areas that resulted in ecological problems. The changes in eight...

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Main Authors: Hejie Wei, Weiguo Fan, Nachuan Lu, Zihan Xu, Huiming Liu, Weiqiang Chen, Sergio Ulgiati, Xuechao Wang, Xiaobin Dong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
ecosystem service
biophysical model
questionnaire survey
land use change
bundle
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/9/2598

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