Trade-offs and synergistic evolution of ecosystem services and land use driving mechanisms in karst ecologically vulnerable areas of China

The trade-offs and synergies of ecosystem services (ES) in karst fragile ecosystems are vital for regional sustainability. This study quantifies soil retention (SR), water supply (WS), and carbon storage (CS) in the Nanpan and Beipan River Basin (1985-2020). ES hotspots/coldspots were identified via...

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Main Authors: Dan Zhang, Zhongfa Zhou, Lu Zhang, Quan Chen, Dan Luo, Denghong Huang, Qing Feng, Changli Zhu
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Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/10106049.2025.2509111
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author Dan Zhang
Zhongfa Zhou
Lu Zhang
Quan Chen
Dan Luo
Denghong Huang
Qing Feng
Changli Zhu
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description The trade-offs and synergies of ecosystem services (ES) in karst fragile ecosystems are vital for regional sustainability. This study quantifies soil retention (SR), water supply (WS), and carbon storage (CS) in the Nanpan and Beipan River Basin (1985-2020). ES hotspots/coldspots were identified via Getis-Ord Gi* analysis; bivariate Moran's I revealed interaction patterns. Land use transitions impacting ES interactions were assessed through transition matrices combined with spatial overlays.The results show: (1) SR and WS increased significantly, while CS rose marginally. Spatially, ES capacity was higher in the north; hotspots clustered in forests/grasslands contrasted with coldspots in cropland/urban areas. (2) ES interrelationships were predominantly synergistic. High-synergy areas clustered in densely vegetated zones, contrasting with urbanized low-synergy/trade-off areas. (3) High-synergy zones were forest-dominated (mean: 79.18%), contrasting with low-synergy zones (mean forest: 26.40%; grassland: 36.57%) exhibiting extensive cropland conversion. ES synergies were enhanced through optimized land use restructuring via increased forest/grassland coverage from ecological projects.
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spelling doaj-art-31b22e63701a4013a6e0bbdbf4e674f82025-08-20T02:09:14ZengTaylor & Francis GroupGeocarto International1010-60491752-07622025-12-0140110.1080/10106049.2025.2509111Trade-offs and synergistic evolution of ecosystem services and land use driving mechanisms in karst ecologically vulnerable areas of ChinaDan Zhang0Zhongfa Zhou1Lu Zhang2Quan Chen3Dan Luo4Denghong Huang5Qing Feng6Changli Zhu7School of Karst Science/School of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Karst Science/School of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, People’s Republic of ChinaReal Estate Registration Center of Guizhou Province, Guiyang, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Karst Science/School of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Karst Science/School of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Karst Science/School of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Karst Science/School of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, People’s Republic of ChinaSchool of Karst Science/School of Geography and Environmental Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, People’s Republic of ChinaThe trade-offs and synergies of ecosystem services (ES) in karst fragile ecosystems are vital for regional sustainability. This study quantifies soil retention (SR), water supply (WS), and carbon storage (CS) in the Nanpan and Beipan River Basin (1985-2020). ES hotspots/coldspots were identified via Getis-Ord Gi* analysis; bivariate Moran's I revealed interaction patterns. Land use transitions impacting ES interactions were assessed through transition matrices combined with spatial overlays.The results show: (1) SR and WS increased significantly, while CS rose marginally. Spatially, ES capacity was higher in the north; hotspots clustered in forests/grasslands contrasted with coldspots in cropland/urban areas. (2) ES interrelationships were predominantly synergistic. High-synergy areas clustered in densely vegetated zones, contrasting with urbanized low-synergy/trade-off areas. (3) High-synergy zones were forest-dominated (mean: 79.18%), contrasting with low-synergy zones (mean forest: 26.40%; grassland: 36.57%) exhibiting extensive cropland conversion. ES synergies were enhanced through optimized land use restructuring via increased forest/grassland coverage from ecological projects.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/10106049.2025.2509111Ecological vulnerabilityecosystem servicesecological engineeringtrade-offs and synergiesland use dynamics
spellingShingle Dan Zhang
Zhongfa Zhou
Lu Zhang
Quan Chen
Dan Luo
Denghong Huang
Qing Feng
Changli Zhu
Trade-offs and synergistic evolution of ecosystem services and land use driving mechanisms in karst ecologically vulnerable areas of China
Geocarto International
Ecological vulnerability
ecosystem services
ecological engineering
trade-offs and synergies
land use dynamics
title Trade-offs and synergistic evolution of ecosystem services and land use driving mechanisms in karst ecologically vulnerable areas of China
title_full Trade-offs and synergistic evolution of ecosystem services and land use driving mechanisms in karst ecologically vulnerable areas of China
title_fullStr Trade-offs and synergistic evolution of ecosystem services and land use driving mechanisms in karst ecologically vulnerable areas of China
title_full_unstemmed Trade-offs and synergistic evolution of ecosystem services and land use driving mechanisms in karst ecologically vulnerable areas of China
title_short Trade-offs and synergistic evolution of ecosystem services and land use driving mechanisms in karst ecologically vulnerable areas of China
title_sort trade offs and synergistic evolution of ecosystem services and land use driving mechanisms in karst ecologically vulnerable areas of china
topic Ecological vulnerability
ecosystem services
ecological engineering
trade-offs and synergies
land use dynamics
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/10106049.2025.2509111
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