Integrated Modelling of Ecosystem Services and Land-Use Change Case

This book presents essential case studies on the integrated modelling of ecosystem services and land-use change in the field of landscape ecology. The case studies were mainly conducted in the Zhangye oasis of the Hexi corridor and the upper reaches of th

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Youjia Liang Lijun Liu Jiejun Huang

Integrated Modelling of Ecosystem Services and Land-Use Change Case Studies of Northwestern Region of China

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Integrated Modelling of Ecosystem Services and Land-Use Change Case Studies of Northwestern Region of China

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Youjia Liang Department of Resources and Environmental Engineering Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan, China

Lijun Liu Department of Navigation Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan, China

Jiejun Huang Department of Resources and Environmental Engineering Wuhan University of Technology Wuhan, China

ISSN 2194-315X ISSN 2194-3168 (electronic) Springer Geography ISBN 978-981-13-9124-8 ISBN 978-981-13-9125-5 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9125-5 © Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. The registered company address is: 152 Beach Road, #21-01/04 Gateway East, Singapore 189721, Singapore

Preface

Humankind depends on land system of nature for its existence; its well-being and related economic activity is connected with land system by numerous direct and indirect ties. In addition, ecosystem services