The study evaluates the ecological security of watersheds in the mountainous Taizi River Basin, using a framework that assesses pressure, state, function, and response.
An index system with various layers and components was created to analyze the health of 35 sub-watersheds, revealing that most were in a general secure or insecure status, with only a few classified as secure.
Agricultural activities and habitat degradation, including water quality issues and loss of species, were identified as major threats to the area's ecological security, highlighting the need for targeted restoration efforts.