标题: Exploring the optimization and management methods of ecological networks based on the cluster mode: A case study of Wuhan Metropolis, China

作者: Lu, YC (Lu, Yanchi); Huang, D (Huang, Dan); Liu, YL (Liu, Yaolin); Zhang, Y (Zhang, Yan); Jing, Y (Jing, Ying); Chen, HT (Chen, Huiting); Zhang, ZY (Zhang, Ziyi); Liu, YF (Liu, Yanfang)

来源出版物: LAND USE POLICY  卷: 137  文献号: 107021  DOI: 10.1016/j.landusepol.2023.107021  提前访问日期: DEC 2023  

摘要: Ecologists and policymakers strive to develop and optimize ecological networks (ENs) to prevent landscape fragmentation. However, the role of the cluster structure for ENs is often overlooked. In this study, we established a cluster management mode of ENs in Wuhan Metropolis (WHM), with a focus on dividing ENs based on identified clusters and implementing differentiated optimization, protection, and strengthening measures. First, we developed an optimization method to solve the defects of layout (connectivity blind areas) and quality (barriers and pinch points) for the initially constructed ENs. The results showed that the connectivity blind areas of ENs were significantly shrunk after layout optimization. Meanwhile, ENs after quality optimization avoided rugged, redundant or obstructive corridors, while narrow corridors were also given priority protection. Second, the Infomap algorithm was applied to identify 33 clusters of optimized ENs in WHM. Finally, we evaluated EN clusters to provide guidance and bases for the cluster management mode of ENs. The results indicated that centrality indicators can be applied to evaluate the protection importance for ecological edges within clusters, and connectivity indicators can be used to evaluate the protection importance and strengthening potential for ecological edges between clusters. We assert that incorporating the cluster management mode of ENs into future ecological protection plans is essential for maintaining ecological integrity and connectivity.

作者关键词: Ecological node; Ecological edge; Ecological network; Optimization; Cluster management

地址: [Lu, Yanchi; Huang, Dan; Liu, Yaolin; Chen, Huiting; Zhang, Ziyi; Liu, Yanfang] Wuhan Univ, Sch Resource & Environm Sci, Wuhan 430079, Peoples R China.

[Liu, Yaolin; Liu, Yanfang] Wuhan Univ, Key Lab Geog Informat Syst, Minist Educ, Wuhan 430079, Peoples R China.

[Liu, Yaolin; Liu, Yanfang] Wuhan Univ, Collaborat Innovat Ctr Geospatial Technol, Wuhan 430079, Peoples R China.

[Liu, Yaolin] Duke Kunshan Univ, Kunshan 215316, Jiangsu, Peoples R China.

[Zhang, Yan] Minist Nat Resources, Land Consolidat & Rehabil Ctr, Beijing 100035, Peoples R China.

[Jing, Ying] Zhejiang Univ, Ningbo Inst Technol, Ningbo 315000, Peoples R China.

通讯作者地址: Liu, YL (通讯作者)，Wuhan Univ, Sch Resource & Environm Sci, Wuhan 430079, Peoples R China.

电子邮件地址: yanchilu@whu.edu.cn; yaolin610@163.com

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