Background： Forest biodiversity is the foundation of many ecosystem services, and the effect of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning and processes （BEF） has been a central issue in biodiversity studies. Although m...Background： Forest biodiversity is the foundation of many ecosystem services, and the effect of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning and processes （BEF） has been a central issue in biodiversity studies. Although many hypotheses have been developed to interpret global gradients of biodiversity, there has not been complete agreement on mechanisms controlling biodiversity patterns and distributions. Differences may be due to limited observation data and inconsistencies of spatial scales in analysis. Methods： In this study, we take advantage of USDA Forest Service forest inventory and analysis （FIA） data for exploring regional forest biodiversity and BEF in New England forests. The FIA data provide detailed information of sampled plots and trees for the region, including 6000 FIA plots and more than 33,000 individual trees. Biodiversity models were used to analyze the data. Results： Tree species diversity increases from the north to the south at a rate about 2-3 species per latitudinal degree. Tree species diversity is better predicted by tree height than forest age or biomass. Very different distribution patterns of two common maple species, sugar maple （Acer sdcchorum） and red maple （Acer rubrum）, highlight the vulnerability of sugar maple and its potential replacement by red maple on New England landscapes. Red maple generally already outperforms sugar maple, and will likely and continuously benefit from a changing climate in New England. Conclusions： We conclude that forest structure （height） and resources （biomass） are more likely foundational characteristics supporting biodiversity rather than biodiversity determining forest productivity and/or biomass. The potential replacement of red maple for sugar maple in the New England areas could affect biodiversity and stability of forest ecosystem functioning because sugar maple plays important ecological roles distinct from red maple that are beneficial to other tree species in northern hardwood forests. Such a change may not affect forest resilience in terms of forest productivity and biomass as these are similar in red maple and sugar maple, however, it would almost certainly alter forest structure across the landscape.展开更多
科学合理的车站分类对于客流特征研究预测、车站设施布局优化以及周边土地开发建设具有重要意义。针对新线开通前新建车站客流数据未知而导致车站分类不准的问题,提出一种基于地铁客流与建成环境映射关系的新线车站分类方法。首先,从客...科学合理的车站分类对于客流特征研究预测、车站设施布局优化以及周边土地开发建设具有重要意义。针对新线开通前新建车站客流数据未知而导致车站分类不准的问题,提出一种基于地铁客流与建成环境映射关系的新线车站分类方法。首先,从客流角度选取组合聚类指标对既有车站进行聚类,形成各类车站的客流特征区间。其次,从建成环境角度计算既有车站的土地混合熵、不同POI(Point of interest)数量、度和介数等特征,利用随机森林(Random forest,RF)重要度指标筛选和对数变换拟合确定建成环境特征与地铁客流特征的映射关系表达式。最后,输入新线车站的建成环境特征,依据上述映射关系计算新线车站的客流特征值,结合既有车站的客流特征区间进行新线车站客流特征归类,实现客流数据缺失条件下的新线车站分类。为验证方法有效性,采用北京地铁数据进行案例验证。研究结果表明:基于地铁客流与建成环境映射关系的分类方法能够实现新线车站开通前的车站类型提前划分,具有较好的分类结果;进一步分析发现工作日车站与周末车站分类存在的差异与通勤行为特性、土地开发程度有关;研究方法在不同线路数据集上都表现出较好的分类效果,具有较强的适用性。研究结果可为缺失数据条件下的车站分类和新线开通期地铁运营组织提供新的思路和方法。展开更多
The objective of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework stimulating the sustainable management of natural resources in Central Africa. Based on the forest resources, we show how good identification and alloca...The objective of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework stimulating the sustainable management of natural resources in Central Africa. Based on the forest resources, we show how good identification and allocation of property rights strengthen the joint management of forest resources. Cameroon is selected as an example, since the country represents one of the most forest-intense areas in Africa. In doing so, we first evaluate the performance of institutions in fostering sustainable forest management. Second we show how good elaboration and allocation of property rights may contribute to improving efficiency in forest management. Using the New Institutional Economic (NIE) theory we provide an outline of the potential relationships between forest management and property rights allocated to stakeholders involved in forest exploitation. Finally we provide two forms of institutional structures that could improve forest management efficiency: public-private partnership and multi-stakeholder management approaches. Public-private partnerships are joint project management processes operated by both private businesses and public entities in order to combine public prescriptive mechanisms with private operational roles. Multi-stakeholder management approach is also a co-management initiative combining public entities, private actors and local population to increase the involvement of local dwellers living in forest areas in the decision process.展开更多
Forest rangers in Saihanba Forest Farm in north China＇s Hebei Province recently scooped a prestigious UN environment award for their outstanding contribution to restoration of degraded landscapes, amid the national e...Forest rangers in Saihanba Forest Farm in north China＇s Hebei Province recently scooped a prestigious UN environment award for their outstanding contribution to restoration of degraded landscapes, amid the national efforts to advance ecological civilization.展开更多
基金the project NRS-6“Climate,Fire,and Carbon Cycle Sciences”supported by the USDA Forest ServiceBeijing Forestry University for covering the trip to the conference and generous conference venue facilitating this study
文摘Background： Forest biodiversity is the foundation of many ecosystem services, and the effect of biodiversity on ecosystem functioning and processes （BEF） has been a central issue in biodiversity studies. Although many hypotheses have been developed to interpret global gradients of biodiversity, there has not been complete agreement on mechanisms controlling biodiversity patterns and distributions. Differences may be due to limited observation data and inconsistencies of spatial scales in analysis. Methods： In this study, we take advantage of USDA Forest Service forest inventory and analysis （FIA） data for exploring regional forest biodiversity and BEF in New England forests. The FIA data provide detailed information of sampled plots and trees for the region, including 6000 FIA plots and more than 33,000 individual trees. Biodiversity models were used to analyze the data. Results： Tree species diversity increases from the north to the south at a rate about 2-3 species per latitudinal degree. Tree species diversity is better predicted by tree height than forest age or biomass. Very different distribution patterns of two common maple species, sugar maple （Acer sdcchorum） and red maple （Acer rubrum）, highlight the vulnerability of sugar maple and its potential replacement by red maple on New England landscapes. Red maple generally already outperforms sugar maple, and will likely and continuously benefit from a changing climate in New England. Conclusions： We conclude that forest structure （height） and resources （biomass） are more likely foundational characteristics supporting biodiversity rather than biodiversity determining forest productivity and/or biomass. The potential replacement of red maple for sugar maple in the New England areas could affect biodiversity and stability of forest ecosystem functioning because sugar maple plays important ecological roles distinct from red maple that are beneficial to other tree species in northern hardwood forests. Such a change may not affect forest resilience in terms of forest productivity and biomass as these are similar in red maple and sugar maple, however, it would almost certainly alter forest structure across the landscape.
文摘科学合理的车站分类对于客流特征研究预测、车站设施布局优化以及周边土地开发建设具有重要意义。针对新线开通前新建车站客流数据未知而导致车站分类不准的问题,提出一种基于地铁客流与建成环境映射关系的新线车站分类方法。首先,从客流角度选取组合聚类指标对既有车站进行聚类,形成各类车站的客流特征区间。其次,从建成环境角度计算既有车站的土地混合熵、不同POI(Point of interest)数量、度和介数等特征,利用随机森林(Random forest,RF)重要度指标筛选和对数变换拟合确定建成环境特征与地铁客流特征的映射关系表达式。最后,输入新线车站的建成环境特征,依据上述映射关系计算新线车站的客流特征值,结合既有车站的客流特征区间进行新线车站客流特征归类,实现客流数据缺失条件下的新线车站分类。为验证方法有效性,采用北京地铁数据进行案例验证。研究结果表明:基于地铁客流与建成环境映射关系的分类方法能够实现新线车站开通前的车站类型提前划分,具有较好的分类结果;进一步分析发现工作日车站与周末车站分类存在的差异与通勤行为特性、土地开发程度有关;研究方法在不同线路数据集上都表现出较好的分类效果,具有较强的适用性。研究结果可为缺失数据条件下的车站分类和新线开通期地铁运营组织提供新的思路和方法。
文摘The objective of this paper is to propose a conceptual framework stimulating the sustainable management of natural resources in Central Africa. Based on the forest resources, we show how good identification and allocation of property rights strengthen the joint management of forest resources. Cameroon is selected as an example, since the country represents one of the most forest-intense areas in Africa. In doing so, we first evaluate the performance of institutions in fostering sustainable forest management. Second we show how good elaboration and allocation of property rights may contribute to improving efficiency in forest management. Using the New Institutional Economic (NIE) theory we provide an outline of the potential relationships between forest management and property rights allocated to stakeholders involved in forest exploitation. Finally we provide two forms of institutional structures that could improve forest management efficiency: public-private partnership and multi-stakeholder management approaches. Public-private partnerships are joint project management processes operated by both private businesses and public entities in order to combine public prescriptive mechanisms with private operational roles. Multi-stakeholder management approach is also a co-management initiative combining public entities, private actors and local population to increase the involvement of local dwellers living in forest areas in the decision process.
文摘Forest rangers in Saihanba Forest Farm in north China＇s Hebei Province recently scooped a prestigious UN environment award for their outstanding contribution to restoration of degraded landscapes, amid the national efforts to advance ecological civilization.
