We investigated the seasonal variability of the relationships between land surface
temperature (LST) and land use/land cover (LULC) variables, and how the spatial and …

Urban heat island (UHI) is a worldwide phenomenon, which causes many ecological and
social consequences. Urban greenspace can decrease environmental temperature and thus …

The accurate analysis of landscape pattern and ecological process characteristics in rapidly
urbanized areas is crucial for formulating policies related to differentiated urban …

Abstract The Three Gorges Project (TGP) is a mega-water conservancy and hydropower
project that have attracted worldwide attention. Under the influence of human activities, the …

This paper investigates the spatial heterogeneity of three landscapes along an altitudinal
gradient and different human land use. The main aim was the identification of appropriate …

The county is the basic economic spatial unit in China, and is also an integrated spatial
carbon emitter. Focusing on a county, especially the developed counties in the Yangtze …

Human activities and environmental degradation have resulted in landscape pattern
changes and can eventually profoundly affect net primary productivity (NPP) at different …

The study aimed at identifying a core set of landscape metrics for assessing potential
ecosystem services provision and for application in spatial planning in the highly …

Analysis and prediction of urban ecological risk are crucial means for resolving the
dichotomy between ecological preservation and economic development, thereby enhancing …

Large-scale short-term monitoring and prediction of surface deformation are of great
significance for the prevention and control of geohazards in rapidly urbanizing developing …