Spatiotemporal Characteristics of Typical Ecosystem Services and Their Spatial Responses to Driving Factors in Ecologically Fragile Areas in Upper Yellow River,China

The identification of dominant driving factors for different ecosystem services(ESs)is crucial for ecological conservation and sustainable development.However,the spatial heterogeneity of the dominant driving factors affecting various ESs has not been adequately elucidated,particularly in ecologically fragile regions.This study employed the integrated valuation of ESs and trade-offs(InVEST)model to evaluate four ESs,namely,water yield(WY),soil conservation(SC),habitat quality(HQ),and carbon storage(CS),and then to identify the dominant driving factors of spatiotemporal differentiation of ES and further to characterize the spatial heterogeneity characteristics of the dominant driving factors in the eco-fragile areas of the upper Yellow River,China from 2000 to 2020.The results demonstrated that WY exhibited northeast-high and northwest-low patterns in the upper Yellow River region,while high values of SC and CS were distributed in central forested areas and a high value of HQ was distributed in vast grassland areas.The CS,WY,and SC exhibited decreasing trends over time.The most critical factors affecting WY,SC,HQ,and CS were the actual evapotranspiration,precipitation,slope,and normalized difference vegetation index,respectively.In addition,the effects of different factors on various ESs exhibited spatial heterogeneity.These results could provide spatial decision support for eco-protection and rehabilitation in ecologically fragile areas.

Channel change at Toudaoguai Station and its responses to the operation of upstream reservoirs in the upper Yellow River

The application of dams built upstream will change the input conditions, including water and sediment, of downstream fluvial system, and destroy previous dynamic quasi-equilibrium reached by channel streamflow, so indispensable adjustments are necessary for downstream channel to adapt to the new water and sediment supply, leading the fluvial system to restore its previous equilibrium or reach a new equilibrium. Using about 50-year-long hydrological, sedimentary and cross-sectional data, temporal response processes of Toudaoguai cross-section located in the upper Yellow River to the operation of reservoirs built upstream are analyzed. The results show that the Toudaoguai cross-section change was influenced strongly by upstream reservoir operation and downstream channel bed armoring thereafter occurred gradually and extended to the reach below Sanhuhekou gauging station. Besides, median diameter of suspended sediment load experienced a three-stage change that is characterized by an increase at first, then a decrease and an increase again finally, which reflects the process of channel bed armoring that began at Qingtongxia reservoir and then gradually developed downstream to the reach below Sanhuhekou cross-section. Since the joint operation strategy of Longyangxia, Liujiaxia and Qingtongxia reservoirs was introduced in 1986, the three-stage change trend has become less evident than that in the time period between 1969 and 1986 when only Qingtongxia and Liujiaxia reservoirs were put into operation alone. In addition, since 1987, the extent of lateral migration and thalweg elevation change at Toudaoguai cross-section has reduced dramatically, cross-sectional profile and location tended to be stable, which is beneficial to the normal living for local people.

The relationship between ENSO cycle and high and low-flow in the upper Yellow River

Firstly, the hydrological and meteorological features of the upper reaches of the Yellow River above Tangnag are analyzed based on observation data, and effects of EI Nino and La Ni na events on the high and low flow in the upper Yellow River are discussed. The results show El Nino and La Nina events possess consanguineous relationship wi th runoff in the upper Yellow River. As a whole, the probability of low fl ow occurrence in the upper Yellow River is relatively great along wit h the occurrence of El Nino event. Moreover, the flood in the upper Yellow River occurs frequently with the occurrence of La Nina event. Besides, the results also show dissimilarity of El Nino event occurri ng time exerts greater impact on high flow and low flow in the uppe r Yellow River, that is, the probability of drought will be greater in the sam e year if El Nino event occurs in spring, the high-flow may happen in this y ear if El Nino occurs in summer or autumn; the longer the continuous period of El Nino is, the lower the runoff in the upper Yellow River is.

Runoff of the upper Yellow River above Tangnag: characteristics, evolution and changing trends

Runoff and its evolution, based on hydrometeorological data from surface measurement stations, are analyzed for the upper reaches of the Yellow River above Tangnag. Some mathematical statistical models, for example, Period Extrapolation-Gradual Regression Model, Grey Topology Forecast Model and Box-Jinkins Model, are applied in predicting changing trends on the runoff. The analysis indicates that the runoff volume in the upper Yellow River above Tangnag is ending a period of extended minimum flows. Increasing runoff is expected in the coming years.

Optically Stimulated Luminescence(OSL) Chronology of the Dehenglong Landslide from Longyang Gorge to Liujia Gorge along Upper Yellow River, China

Giant landslides are common along the upper Yellow River from Longyang Gorge to Liujia Gorge, and some of them even blocked and dammed the upper Yellow River. Chronology is inevitable in studying the mechanism of giant landslides. Controversy exists about the chronology of those giant landslides, and some have not yet dated. The Dehenglong landslide is the largest one among them. In this study, OSL samples were collected from lacustrine silty sediments and loess directly overlying the landslide sediments, as well as fault sediments related to the landslide. This landslide yielded an age of 89 ±8 ka, which is identical with the fault age of 73 ±5 ka at two sigma errors. The agreement of a topographic analysis and the absolute age of landslides imply that the formation of the Dehenglong landslide is strongly correlated with the tectonic activity.

Exploring Regional Ecological Cultures in the Upper Reaches of the Yellow River in the Ming and Qing Dynasties from the Perspective of "Top Eight Views"

By studying typical "Top Eight Views" in cities like Xining,Lanzhou and Yinchuan in the upper reaches of the Yellow River,mountain and water landscapes in the study area were analyzed in terms of natural ecology;bridges,canals,ferries,pavilions,mansions,towers,temples,historical sites,production and living landscapes were analyzed in terms of humanistic ecology.On this basis,"Top Eight Views" in the upper reaches of the Yellow River were compared and the following conclusions obtained:mountain landscapes were distributed in the whole region,waterscapes unevenly valued in different cities,bridges,canals and ferries mostly located in Ningxia,temples commonly found in all cities,garden arts introduced into cities,traditional cultures carried forward by historical relics.Then the relationship between "Top Eight Views" and regional eco-cultures was analyzed,and it was proposed that humanistic and cultural connotations of these "Top Eight Views" contributed a lot to beautifying urban environment,satisfying needs of the locals' spiritual life,carrying forward local history and culture,enriching urban cultural connotations,expanding living spaces of local residents and improving integrated functions of cities."Top Eight Views" culture complied with the construction gist of urban ecological cultures,and was of great referential value for the construction of urban ecological cultures in the upper reaches of the Yellow River,and also the healthy,scientific and sustainable development of local cities.

Landslide Developmental Characteristics and Response to Climate Change since the Last Glacial in the Upper Reaches of the Yellow River, NE Tibetan Plateau

The upper reaches of the Yellow River in northeastern Tibetan Plateau are geohazards areas.The evolution of the Yellow River,chronology of some landslides,and spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of super large scale and giant landslides within the region are summarized using paleoclimate evidence,and the relationship between the intensive landslide period and climatic changes since the Last Glacial period is analyzed.It is concluded that （1） Super large scale and giant landslides are distributed widely within the region,particularly in the Qunke-Jianzha basin.（2） The chronological sequence of landslides is established by dating the slip zones of landslides and analyzing the relations between landslides and their overlying or underlying loess formations.Five landslide development periods are determined：53-49 ka BP,33-24 ka BP,10-8 ka BP,5-3.5 ka BP,and the present.（3） These correspond closely to warm and wet periods during the last 100,000 years,i.e.,two weak paleosol development stages of Malan loess deposited during the last Glacial period in the Chinese loess Plateau,L1-4 and L1-2 that belong to the marine oxygen isotope stage 3,the last deglaeial period,the Holocene Optimum,and the modern global warming period.（4） Landslide triggers may be closely linked to warm and wet periods related to rapid climatic transitions.

Capability of TMPA products to simulate streamflow in upper Yellow and Yangtze River basins on Tibetan Plateau

Due to the high elevation, complex terrain, severe weather, and inaccessibility, direct meteorological observations do not exist over large portions of the Tibetan Plateau, especially the western part of it. Satellite rainfall estimates have been very important sources for precipitation information, particularly in rain gauge-sparse regions. In this study, Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission （TRMM） Multi-satellite Precipitation Analysis （TMPA） products 3B42, RTV5V6, and RTV7 were evaluated for their applicability to the upper Yellow and Yangtze River basins on the Tibetan Plateau. Moreover, the capability of the TMPA products to simulate streamflow was also investigated using the Variable Infiltration Capacity （VIC） semi-distributed hydrological model. Results show that 3B42 performs better than RTVSV6 and RTV7, based on verification of the China Meteorological Administration （CMA） observational precipitation data. RTVSV6 can roughly capture the spatial precipitation pattern but overestimation exists throughout the entire study region. The anticipated improvements of RTV7 relative to RTVSV6 have not been realized in this study. Our results suggest that RTV7 significantly overestimates the precipitation over the two river basins, though it can capture the seasonal cycle features of precipitation. 3B42 shows the best performance in streamflow simulation of the abovementioned satellite products. Although involved in gauge adjustment at a monthly scale, 3B42 is capable of daily streamflow simulation. RTV5V6 and RTV7 have no capability to simulate streamflow in the upper Yellow and Yangtze River basins.

Formation Mechanisms and Geomorphic Evolution of the Erlian Mudflow Fans, Eastern Guide Basin of the Upper Reaches of Yellow River

Several argillaceous platforms lie along the Yellow River（YR） of the eastern Guide Basin, northeastern Tibetan Plateau, and their compositions, formation processes, and geomorphic evolution remain debated. Using field survey data, sample testing, and high-resolution remote sensing images, the evolution of the Erlian mudflow fans are analyzed. The data show significant differences between fans on either side of the YR. On the right bank, fans are dilute debris flows consisting of sand and gravel. On the left bank, fans are viscosity mudflows consisting of red clay. The composition and formation processes of the left bank platforms indicate a rainfall-induced pluvial landscape. Fan evolution can be divided into two stages： early-stage fans pre-date 16 ka B.P., and formed during the last deglaciation; late-stage fans post-date 8 ka B.P.. Both stages were induced by climate change. The data indicate that during the Last Glacial Maximum, the northeastern Tibetan Plateau experienced a cold and humid climate characterized by high rainfall. From 16–8 ka, the YR cut through the Erlian early mudflow fan, resulting in extensive erosion. Since 8 ka, the river channel has migrated south by at least 1.25 km, and late stage mudflow fan formation has occurred.

Farm Production Growth in the Upper and Middle Parts of the Yellow River Basin,China,During 1980-1999

The impact of inputs on farm production growth was evaluated by analyzing the economic data of the upper and middle parts of the Yellow River basin, China for the period of 1980-1999. Descriptive statistics were employed to characterize the temporal trends and spatial patterns in farm production and five pertinent inputs of cultivated cropland, irrigation ratio, agricultural labor, machinery power and chemical fertilizer. Stochastic frontier production function was applied to quantify the dependence of the farm production on these inputs. The growth of farm production was decomposed to reflect the contributions by input growths and change in total factor productivity.. The change in total factor productivity was further decomposed into the changes in technology and in technical efficiency. The gross value of farm production in the region of study increased by 1.6 fold during 1980-1999. Among the five selected farm inputs, machinery power and chemical fertilizer increased by 1.8 and 2.8 fold, respectively. The increases in cultivated cropland, irrigated cropland, and agricultural labor were all less than 0.16 fold. The growth in the farm production was primarily contributed by the increase in the total factor productivity during 1980-1985, and by input growths after 1985. More than 80% of the contributions by input growths were attributed to the increased application of fertilizer and machinery. In the change of total factor productivity, the technology change dominated over the technical efficiency change in the study period except in the period of 1985-1990, implying that institution and investment played important roles in farm production growth. There was a decreasing trend in the technical efficiency in the region of study, indicating a potential to increase farm production by improving the technical efficiency in farm activities. Given the limited natural resources in the basin, the results of this study suggested that, for a sustainable growth of farm production in the area, efforts should be directed to technology progress and improvement in technical efficiency in the use of available resources.

STUDIES ON TERRACES AND RIVER SYSTEM CHANGES OF THE UPPER YELLOW RIVER

There are seven steps of terrace both in the Guide basin and Gonghe basin along the Yellow River. More close to the source, less the steps of terrace. Three ancient terraces are found in Gonghe basin. The upper reaches of the Yellow River was joined up by a series of stream captures at different periods of time, the ancient Yellow River linked up the Gonghe basin and Guide basin at the end of the middle Pleistocene, the Longyangxia gorge developed around 60 Ka.B.P., and the gorge between Maqu and Tangnag developed around 20 Ka.B.P.

考虑新能源消纳的黄河上游水电站群生态优化调度研究

为降低黄河上游水电站群调度中新能源消纳对河流径流情势和生态完整度的影响,以河流径流情势变化最小、水电站群发电量最大、发电出力平稳性最高为目标,建立了风水光多能互补系统生态调度模型,采用多目标进化算法求解,探讨了多能互补系统发电出力、新能源消纳及河流生态保护之间的均衡关系。结果表明:水电站群发电量和河流生态保护目标之间呈现明显的竞争关系,多能互补系统的发电出力波动越大,水电站群发电量越大,径流情势变化也越大;入库径流量越大,水电站群生态调度对径流情势的影响越小;多能互补系统生态调度对径流情势的影响主要集中在年发生高/低流量脉冲次数和流量平均增加率/减少率这两项指标,在枯水年发电量最大的调度结果中,年发生低流量脉冲次数和流量平均减少率指标的变化最大。

甘肃积石山强震诱发同震滑坡-泥流灾害链联动耦合致灾效应

近年来黄土区强震和极端天气诱发的典型滑坡-泥流灾害链事件呈多发态势,链式地质灾害较单一灾害隐蔽性更强、波及范围更大、破坏程度更高、损失更严重,因此链式地质灾害防控研究一直是防灾减灾的热点和难点。2023年12月18日23时59分,甘肃省临夏州积石山县发生Ms 6.2级地震,震源深度10 km,已造成151人死亡。此次强震诱发青海省民和县中川乡草滩村—金田村滑坡-泥流链式灾害,共造成20人死亡,灾害链致死率占地震遇难总人数的13.5%。灾后通过遥感影像处理解译、文献资料整理甄别、无人机摄影航测、野外详细勘查访问、现场采样分析测试等手段方法,对滑坡-泥流链式灾害开展了较全面系统研究,恢复和重现滑坡-泥流灾害链的启动-滑动-流动-堆积过程,探讨提出“滑源区地表冻结阻隔滞水效应、滑源区沟谷整平回填滞水效应、滑源区台地灌溉渗流饱水效应、滑源区振动液化筛选启动效应、滑源区漏斗收口增速启动效应、流通区土体差异流动分选效应、流通区沟岸坍塌补给增流效应、流通区沟底冰封饱水加速效应、堆积区上游渗水补给增程效应”等9大联动耦合致灾效应。该研究可为链式地质灾害的形成机理与防控提供科学参考。

基于CMIP6耦合WRF的黄河上游复合干旱热浪事件演变规律

复合干旱热浪事件较传统极端气候事件破坏性更强,近年来在全球范围内发展迅速,黄河上游作为气候敏感区受其影响尤其突出,刻画其特征并分析未来可能气候条件下的演变趋势对事件防控有重要意义。本文提出了一种基于第六次国际耦合模式比较计划CMIP6耦合天气预报研究模式WRF的未来气象数据动力降尺度方法。识别了黄河上游不同情景下的复合干旱热浪事件及其特征,揭示了复合事件与单一事件的区别,分析了复合干旱热浪事件的未来演变规律。结果表明:(1)历史期、SSP245和SSP585情景下复合干旱热浪事件较单一事件的温度升高3.8%、13.1%、13.5%,干旱指数降低5.8%、2.6%、2.6%,极端特征更加显著。(2)SSP245情景下复合干旱热浪事件特征呈西南高、东北低的空间分布形式,而在SSP585情景下以北部、东部区域分布最高。(3)未来各情景下区域整体复合干旱热浪事件特征呈显著上升趋势,其中SSP585的上升趋势高于SSP245。

近60a黄河上游流域不同强度降水及大气湿润指数变化的新特征

深入研究黄河上游流域降水及大气湿润度旨在为其生态环境保护提供科学依据。选用1961-2020年黄河上游流域36个测站降水、气压、气温、风速、相对湿度等资料,采用最小二乘法、Mann-Kendall突变检验和相关分析等方法,分析了黄河上游流域近60 a不同强度降水量、雨日及大气湿润指数的变化特征。结果表明:(1)黄河上游流域年降水量总体呈现西南多、东北少的特征,近60 a以4.9 mm·(10a)^(-1)的速度增加,尤以夏季增加最显著。(2)除小雨雨日减少外,小雨雨量、中雨雨日、雨量及大-暴雨雨日、雨量均呈增加趋势,其中产流区夏季中雨雨量增加最为显著。(3)黄河上游流域各区域湿润指数均呈现一致的下降趋势,其中源头区下降最多,其突变发生在1989年。(4)随着气候变暖,黄河上游流域潜在蒸散量增加的速率比降水增加的速率大,进而造成空气中水分散失增加,大气湿润度下降,对植被生长的潜在风险增加。

黄河流域上游煤矿区土地利用类型变化及其对固碳服务的影响

明晰矿区土地利用变化及其对区域碳储量的影响,是“双碳”目标背景下推进矿区低碳减排和绿色高质量发展的重要手段.基于多源数据集,使用InVEST模型、土地利用动态度、转移矩阵、缓冲区分析和灰色关联度等方法,识别了1990-2020年黄河流域上游13个大中型煤矿区的土地利用类型时空变化,评估了不同矿区及其周边不同距离缓冲区的固碳服务能力,并对二者的关联度进行分析,旨在厘清矿区土地利用变化对固碳服务的影响.结果表明:(1)1990-2020年煤矿区土地利用类型主要以草地、未利用地、林地和耕地向城乡工矿居民用地转移为主,城乡工矿居民用地面积以288.8 hm^(2)/a的速度持续扩张.(2)1990-2020年不同时段城乡工矿居民用地的单一动态度均为正值,草地和未利用地则均为负值,其中2010-2015年各土地利用类型的综合动态度均较高,2015-2020年则均相对较低,并且露天开采方式矿区土地利用强度远高于井工开采方式.(3)1990-2020年各矿区内单位面积年固碳量在0.7~4.1 Mg/hm^(2)之间,在时间上呈先下降后升高再下降的趋势,并且在距离矿区50 km范围内,距离越远,平均单位面积年固碳量越高,影响程度逐渐下降.(4)不同土地利用类型与单位面积年固碳量的平均关联度从高到低表现为未利用地>耕地>草地>林地>水体.研究显示,黄河流域上游煤矿区开发过程中未利用地和耕地面积的变化是矿区生态系统固碳服务变化的重要原因.

黄河上游高寒沙地生态经济型治沙植物筛选评价

为助推黄河上游高寒区乡村振兴工作,在调查黄河上游沙生植物种质资源的基础上,采用层次分析法,从适应能力、扩繁能力、生态价值和经济价值4个方面确定地带性乡土植物、自然分布海拔、自然分布坡向等21个评价指标,构建黄河上游高寒沙地生态经济型治沙植物筛选层次结构模型,从22种具有经济价值的乡土治沙植物中筛选出沙棘、金露梅、银露梅、变叶海棠、垂穗披碱草、高山羊茅、高山绣线菊和窄叶鲜卑花等8种优良生态经济型治沙植物,为黄河上游高寒沙地植被恢复治沙植物选择提供科学依据。

黄河上游径流量对气候变化的响应和预测模型

全球气候变化下的黄河上游径流量变化及其预测是流域生态水文研究的热点之一。利用2008—2020年流域内48个气象站的监测数据和头道拐水文站径流数据,系统分析了黄河上游流域径流量与气候要素变化的关系,并建立径流量预测模型。结果表明,单一月份的月平均气温、月降水量和月蒸散发量多未表现出显著的年际变化趋势,但年平均气温和年降水量显著上升,而年蒸散发量也有上升趋势但统计不显著;多数单一月份的月径流量和年径流量均在年际上呈显著增加趋势。在月平均气温、月降水量、月蒸散发量均与月径流量显著相关的基础上,基于气候要素建立的黄河上游流域径流量预测模型具有良好的预测效果。

基于土地利用变化的黄河上游四川段生态系统服务价值评价

[目的]通过定量研究20年间黄河上游四川段土地利用变化与生态系统服务价值的关系,评估该流域段生态综合治理效果,为健全民族区域空间规划、生态环境保护与管理提供依据,助力黄河流域高质量发展。[方法]利用黄河上游四川段2000年、2010年和2020年土地利用数据,基于土地利用动态度、土地利用矩阵分析土地利用变化,并参考中国陆地生态系统单位面积生态系统服务价值当量,对黄河上游四川段生态系统服务价值当量的经济价值进行修正,定量研究黄河上游四川段2000-2020年间土地利用变化对生态系统服务价值的影响。[结果](1)2000-2020年黄河上游四川段林地、荒漠、湿地和水系土地利用面积呈上升趋势,耕地、灌木、草地和冰川积雪呈下降趋势,2010-2020年土地利用变化比2000-2010年更显著;(2)黄河上游四川段2000年、2010年和2020年生态系统服务价值分别为1.27×1010,2.51×1010,3.92×1010元,呈上升趋势,敏感性分析表明分析结果可靠。各土地利用类型中,对生态系统总价值贡献最为显著的地类是草地,2000-2010年和2010-2020年草地生态服务贡献率分别为93.90%和72.90%,其次为湿地和林地;(3)研究区在20年间各单项生态系统服务价值均呈增加趋势,区域生态服务功能的分项价值大小均为调节服务>支持服务>供给服务>文化服务,11个单项功能中起显著服务价值的为气候调节、水文调节、土壤保持和生物多样性,4项之和占总价值比例超过69.50%。黄河上游四川段土地利用变化影响区域生态系统服务价值的变化,其中草地影响最显著,其次为湿地和林地。[结论]研究结果表明20年间生态治理成果逐渐增强,生态环境不断变好。

黄河上游流域生态系统服务变化及其权衡协同关系

黄河上游是我国重要的生态屏障和生态功能区,研究其生态系统服务的时空演化及其权衡协同关系对实现黄河流域生态保护和高质量发展具有重要意义。基于土地利用、土壤、气象等数据,借助InVEST模型、相关性分析以及空间自相关分析等方法,定量分析了2000—2020年黄河上游生态系统服务的时空演化特征及其权衡与协同关系。结果表明:(1)黄河上游各项生态系统服务整体表现为“西南高,东北低”的分布格局,高值区主要分布于流域西南部,低值区主要分布于流域东北部;(2)研究期内,黄河上游各项生态系统服务均呈现波动变化的趋势,产水量和土壤保持呈现整体减少趋势,生境质量与碳储量呈现增加的趋势;(3)各项生态系统服务两两之间均存在不同程度的相关关系,产水量与生境质量、碳储量呈现此消彼长的权衡关系,产水量-土壤保持、生境质量-碳储量与土壤保持-碳储量之间呈现协同关系;(4)在空间分布格局上,各项生态系统服务间的权衡与协同关系表现出显著的空间异质性与尺度效应,不同分区之间差异较大。本文可为科学管理区域生态系统,促进流域可持续发展提供参考。