Urban green space (UGS) provides multiple ecosystem services to enhance the residents' well-being in the cities. As a characterization of differences in the degree of interaction between residents and UGS, Green exposure equity, has been recognized as an environmental justice issue. In this study, we propose the concept of urban green space' vitalization (UGV) as a primary criterion for assessing whether the UGS' functions or services are realized.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProtected area are the cornerstone of biodiversity and ecosystem service conservation at the local, regional, and global levels. In 2019, China proposed the establishment of a nature reserve system (NRS)centered on national parks, integrating and improving various existing protected areas. This study focuses on the Qinling‒Daba Mountains, an area crucial for both biodiversity and ecosystem services.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Chinese government has pursued comprehensive ecological conservation and restoration by establishing an ecological barrier system. However, the majority of international research tends to focus on the connectivity between habitats, overlooking the functions that ecological barriers play in ecological conservation and restoration. The existing literature lacks a systematic exploration of the theory and practice of ecological barriers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF