Effects of land use change on ecosystem service value: a case study in Huaibei City, China

Purpose This study aims to analyze the changes in the ecosystem service value (ESV) in response to land use and contribute significantly to ecological construction and sustainable development. Design/methodology/approach The present study was conducted in the upper Zhanghe River region based on the moderate-resolution imaging spectroradiometer Land Cover Type product MCD12Q1 by using geographic information system (GIS) methods to process and re-classify the land-use data and using the Chinese ESV equivalent weight factors to investigate changes in land use and resulting changes in ESV between 2001 and 2013. Findings The results showed significant fluctuations in ESV between 2001 and 2013: there was a decline in ESV from 2001 to 2004, followed by a gradual rise after 2004, and the overall ESV exceeded 2001 levels by the end of 2013. However, the pattern of ESV change differed across geographic locations, and each administrative region contributed differently to the overall trend. The analysis confirmed that the land-use change was closely related to the change in its ESV, and the coefficients of sensitivity of ESV for all types of land use were less than one, indicating that the coefficient value of ESV lacked elasticity. Research limitations/implications Therefore, to promote sustainable development in the upper Zhanghe River region, ESV should be taken into consideration when planning land use, especially for land types with high ESV, such as water bodies and forestlands. Originality/value The results can provide scientific support for the sustainable development of the ecological, economic and societal aspects of the upper Zhanghe River region. In addition, county-level administrative divisions were set as the basic research unit for the analysis and discussion of ESV changes in each unit within the research period and its impact on the overall ESV of the entire area to lay down a foundation for the analysis of the ESV spatial dynamic distribution in the entire research site.

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Land use change and ecosystem service value measurement in Baiyangdian Basin under the simulated multiple scenarios

Acta Ecologica Sinica ◽

10.5846/stxb202012243264 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 41 (20) ◽

Author(s):

高星，杨刘婉青，李晨曦，宋昭颖，王杰 GAO Xing

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Land Use Change ◽

Ecosystem Service ◽

Ecosystem Service Value ◽

Service Value ◽

Value Measurement ◽

Multiple Scenarios

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Ecosystem Service Value of the Mixed Land Use Pattern in Asia: Thailand’s Experience

Applied Environmental Research ◽

10.35762/aer.2021.43.1.5 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 56-72

Author(s):

Nararuk Boonyanam ◽

Somskaow Bejranonda

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Economic Development ◽

Land Use Change ◽

Land Use Planning ◽

Ecosystem Service ◽

Agricultural Land ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Ecosystem Service Value ◽

Land Use Pattern ◽

Service Value

The rapid increase in economic development and urbanisation along the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) of Thailand has accelerated the change in its ecosystem service value (ESV), leading to the demand for related analysis to ensure sustainable growth in the area. The aim of this study is to: (1) evaluate the land use change in Chonburi Province; the most urbanised city in the EEC of Thailand between 2006 and 2016, and (2) assess the land use change impact on ESV. Secondary data from land use maps for 2006 and 2016 was used to evaluate land use change and its impact on ESV using the land use transition matrix, land use dynamic degree, and the benefit transfer method. Urban and built-up land use were found to dominate other use types. The top three highest annual rates of land use change were found in water bodies, rangeland, and urban and built-up land. The ESV in 2016 was found to be 1.31% higher than for 2006. The ecosystem service functions (ESFs) contributing to the increase in ESV were waste treatment, hydrological regulation, climate regulation and recreation and service culture. Future land use planning should focus on increasing wetlands and protecting agricultural land in the study area since these contribute to the highest ESV. In addition, it is essential to balance economic development with ecological enhancement.

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The Influence of Land Use Change on Ecosystem Service Value in Shangzhou District

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16081321 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (8) ◽

pp. 1321 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Keyue Yuan ◽

Fei Li ◽

Haijuan Yang ◽

Yiming Wang

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Ecosystem Services ◽

Land Use Change ◽

Ecosystem Service ◽

Ecosystem Service Value ◽

Land Use Patterns ◽

Service Value ◽

Ecological Service ◽

And Function ◽

The Impact

Land use change has an impact on the ecosystem service value because it changes the structure and function of ecosystems. This paper analyzed the changes in land use during the period from 2000 to 2015 in Shangzhou district, and used the equivalent value of ecological services per unit area of land ecosystem combining the natural and economic conditions of Shangzhou district. Based on this method, the ecological service value of Shangzhou district was estimated, and the impact of land use change on the ecological service value was analyzed. The results showed that: (1) the main types of land use in Shangzhou district were grassland, woodland and farmland, among which the contribution rate of woodland to the value of local ecosystem services was the highest; (2) the overall trend in the ecosystem service value in Shangzhou district increased between 2000 and 2015, from 10.74 × 108 yuan in 2000 to 20.32 × 108 yuan in 2015, which is the result of the combined effects of regional economic development and changes in the natural environment and land use patterns; and (3) the main reason for the value increase of ecosystem services in Shangzhou district between 2000 and 2015 was that the grain-for-green policy transformed a considerable amount of farmland into woodland, while the main reasons for a decline in value was the expansion of built-up land that occupied other types of land.

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