The eco-environment in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area (TGRA) in China has received
much attention due to the construction of the Three Gorges Hydropower Station. Land …

Abstract The Mojave Desert contains the hottest, driest regions in North America and is also
one of the most ecologically intact regions in the contiguous United States. However, a …

Spatially explicit models are becoming increasingly important tools for simulating land-use
change. In this study, we formulated and tested models that incorporated spatial correlates …

There is a growing demand for the detection of endangered plant species through machine
learning approaches. Ziziphus lotus is an endangered deciduous plant species in the …

The exodus of people from rural areas to cities brings many detrimental environmental,
social and cultural consequences. Monitoring spatiotemporal change by referencing the …

Abstract The Mu Us dune field in China has become a focal region for research of the
prevention and control of desertification. Agricultural practices in this area have been …

Assessing the impact of climate change on urban landscape dynamics (ULD) is the
foundation for adapting to climate change and maintaining urban landscape sustainability …

The significance of biodiversity and ecosystem services are gradually recognized by human
as an approach towards sustainability, so it is important to understand relationships and …

Land use/Land cover (LULC) changes as a result of policy planning influence ecosystem
structures, processes, and functions, which are the basis for providing a wide range of …

Water flow regulation is an important ecosystem service that significantly impacts on
ecological quality and social benefits. With the aim of improving our understanding of …