Wetlands are an important source of natural resources upon which rural economies depend.They have increasingly been valuable for their goods and services,and the intrinsic ecological value they provide to local popula...Wetlands are an important source of natural resources upon which rural economies depend.They have increasingly been valuable for their goods and services,and the intrinsic ecological value they provide to local populations,as well as people living outside the periphery of the wetlands.Stakeholders' participation is essential to the protection and preservation of wetlands because it plays a very important role economically as well as ecologically in the wetland system.The objective of this study was to determine whether gender,educational status,mouzas (which are constituents of a block according to the land reform of the West Bengal Government in India),and wetland functions have any influence on the annual income of the local community.Considering a floodplain wetland in rural India,the focus was extended to recognize the pattern of wetland functions according to the nature of people's involvement through cluster analysis of the male and female populations.Using the statistical software R-2.8.1,an ANOVA (analysis of variance) table was constructed.Since the p value (significance level) was lower than 0.05 for each case,it can be concluded that gender,educational status,mouzas,and wetland functions have a significant influence on annual income.However,S-PLUS-2000 was applied to obtain a complete scenario of the pattern of wetland functions,in terms of involvement of males and females,through cluster analysis.The main conclusion is that gender,educational status,mouzas,and wetland functions have significant impacts on annual income,while the pattern of occupation of the local community based on wetland functions is completely different for the male and female populations.展开更多
ABSTRACT: According to preliminary statistics, there are 9. 4 ×106ha of mire, 8. 0 × 106ha of lake, 2. 1 × 106ha of salt marsh, 2.1 × 107ha of shallow sea (0 - 5m), and 3. 8 × 107ha of paddyfi...ABSTRACT: According to preliminary statistics, there are 9. 4 ×106ha of mire, 8. 0 × 106ha of lake, 2. 1 × 106ha of salt marsh, 2.1 × 107ha of shallow sea (0 - 5m), and 3. 8 × 107ha of paddyfield, their total area amounts to 8. 45× 107ha. Wetland consists of natural wetland system and man-made wetland system. According to hydrology, landform, soil and vegetation etc., natural wetland can be divided into the following types: marine, esturine, riverine, lacustrine, palustrine subsystems. On the basis of the wetland bottom compound, waterlogged state and vegetation forms, it can be subdivided into 26 wetland classes. Man-made wetland can be subdivided into 4 wetland classes. Wetland is a unique landscape in the earth and one of the most important living environment with rich resources and many functions. At present, 262 different types of Wetland Natural Reserves have been established in China, in which 7 Wetland Nature Reserves have been listed in international important wetlands of The Wetland展开更多
The ecological function of wetland is introduced from the angles of natural conservation reservoir, flood irrigation, coastal land protection and erosion management. The threats and degradation of wetland are analyzed...The ecological function of wetland is introduced from the angles of natural conservation reservoir, flood irrigation, coastal land protection and erosion management. The threats and degradation of wetland are analyzed. In the end, protection of ecological system of wetland is proposed.展开更多
Wetlands in Jianghan plain lake district fulfill many uses and functions related to hydrology, waste assimilation, ecosystem productivity and bio diversity. But human incorrect activities generally result in significa...Wetlands in Jianghan plain lake district fulfill many uses and functions related to hydrology, waste assimilation, ecosystem productivity and bio diversity. But human incorrect activities generally result in significant negative impacts on number, biodiversity, and functioning of wetlands. In order to put wetland resources to rational use and protect wetland ecological environment, some effective measures should be taken.展开更多
Wetlands provide many important services to human society, but are at the same time ecologically sensitive and adaptive systems, and are under heavy pressure. As a wetland city, Shanghai city has various types of natu...Wetlands provide many important services to human society, but are at the same time ecologically sensitive and adaptive systems, and are under heavy pressure. As a wetland city, Shanghai city has various types of natural wetlands (chiefly, includes coastal, riverine, lacustrine, and reservoir and pond wetlands), which account for 23.5% of total areas. Meanwhile, Shanghai is a metropolitan city, being confronted with the pressure of port expansion and urban and industrial sprawl, just like the other megalopolises in the world. Based on our earlier study on estimating the ecological service values of wetlands in Shanghai, this paper analyzed the ecological functions of the wetland city, such as nutrient cycling, water regulation and supply, food supply, disturbance control, water treatment, habitats and refugia, aesthetic, education and culture, tidal flats and potential land resources. Unfortunately, the wetland function was being degraded and the ecosystem service was discounted accordingly because of over-reclamation, over-fishing, water pollution, and rapid urbanization in the city. It’s therefore recommended that, to improve the environment of Shanghai ciry, and make the ecosystems sustainable function appropriately, the effective wetland management strategies should be taken.展开更多
[Objective] The aim was to explore the role of coastal wetlands in phosphorus fixation in the Yellow River Delta.[Method] The research analyzed phosphorus behavior at sediment-water interface by static water column te...[Objective] The aim was to explore the role of coastal wetlands in phosphorus fixation in the Yellow River Delta.[Method] The research analyzed phosphorus behavior at sediment-water interface by static water column test. [Result] The research concluded that phosphorus concentration was in the range of 0.051-0.322 mg/L in overlying water, and phosphorus was effectively removed by degradation and adsorption. The static water column test has demonstrated that phosphorus concentration of coastal wetlands plays the role of accumulation when phosphorus concentration is lower than 7 mg/L in overlying water of coastal wetlands. It is notable that substrates of overlying water all perform well in adsorption, and the adsorption reaches saturation if the concentration goes up to 10 mg/L. [Conclusion] Coastal wetlands would significantly adsorb and degrade phosphorus in overlying water, controlling phosphorus within a lower range.展开更多
From March 2014 to February 2015, the soil fauna community in the karst cave wetland of Maolan Nature Reserve was investigated. A total of 3,820 soil fauna was obtained, belonging to 31 orders, 11 classes, and 3 phyla...From March 2014 to February 2015, the soil fauna community in the karst cave wetland of Maolan Nature Reserve was investigated. A total of 3,820 soil fauna was obtained, belonging to 31 orders, 11 classes, and 3 phyla. The dominant groups were Araneae, Coleoptera and Hymenoptera, accounting for 48.90% of the total catch. There were 18 common groups and 10 rare groups. The diversity analysis showed that the Banzhai karst cave wetland had the largest soil fauna community diversity index and evenness index and that the Dongsai karst cave wetland had the largest number of groups and individuals. The seasonal variation of the soil fauna in the karst cave wetlands was analyzed: the number of soil fauna individuals showed a downtrend in summer, autumn, spring and winter; there were the highest number of phytophagous soil fauna, followed by predatory soil fauna and saprophagous soil fauna.展开更多
文摘Wetlands are an important source of natural resources upon which rural economies depend.They have increasingly been valuable for their goods and services,and the intrinsic ecological value they provide to local populations,as well as people living outside the periphery of the wetlands.Stakeholders' participation is essential to the protection and preservation of wetlands because it plays a very important role economically as well as ecologically in the wetland system.The objective of this study was to determine whether gender,educational status,mouzas (which are constituents of a block according to the land reform of the West Bengal Government in India),and wetland functions have any influence on the annual income of the local community.Considering a floodplain wetland in rural India,the focus was extended to recognize the pattern of wetland functions according to the nature of people's involvement through cluster analysis of the male and female populations.Using the statistical software R-2.8.1,an ANOVA (analysis of variance) table was constructed.Since the p value (significance level) was lower than 0.05 for each case,it can be concluded that gender,educational status,mouzas,and wetland functions have a significant influence on annual income.However,S-PLUS-2000 was applied to obtain a complete scenario of the pattern of wetland functions,in terms of involvement of males and females,through cluster analysis.The main conclusion is that gender,educational status,mouzas,and wetland functions have significant impacts on annual income,while the pattern of occupation of the local community based on wetland functions is completely different for the male and female populations.
基金We thank the staff in Honghe Water Authority, Environmental Protection Agency, Meteorological Bureau, Forestry Bureau, Municipal Bureau of Land, Agricultural Bureau and Traffic Bureau, for their supports for providing information collecting samples. We also thank Prof. Chen Min at Sydney University for her assistance. This work was supported by the National Key Basic Research Development Program of China （Grant No. 2003CB415104）, and National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant No. 50239020）.
基金Under the auspices of the important B items of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(KZ951-B1-201).
文摘ABSTRACT: According to preliminary statistics, there are 9. 4 ×106ha of mire, 8. 0 × 106ha of lake, 2. 1 × 106ha of salt marsh, 2.1 × 107ha of shallow sea (0 - 5m), and 3. 8 × 107ha of paddyfield, their total area amounts to 8. 45× 107ha. Wetland consists of natural wetland system and man-made wetland system. According to hydrology, landform, soil and vegetation etc., natural wetland can be divided into the following types: marine, esturine, riverine, lacustrine, palustrine subsystems. On the basis of the wetland bottom compound, waterlogged state and vegetation forms, it can be subdivided into 26 wetland classes. Man-made wetland can be subdivided into 4 wetland classes. Wetland is a unique landscape in the earth and one of the most important living environment with rich resources and many functions. At present, 262 different types of Wetland Natural Reserves have been established in China, in which 7 Wetland Nature Reserves have been listed in international important wetlands of The Wetland
文摘The ecological function of wetland is introduced from the angles of natural conservation reservoir, flood irrigation, coastal land protection and erosion management. The threats and degradation of wetland are analyzed. In the end, protection of ecological system of wetland is proposed.
文摘Wetlands in Jianghan plain lake district fulfill many uses and functions related to hydrology, waste assimilation, ecosystem productivity and bio diversity. But human incorrect activities generally result in significant negative impacts on number, biodiversity, and functioning of wetlands. In order to put wetland resources to rational use and protect wetland ecological environment, some effective measures should be taken.
文摘Wetlands provide many important services to human society, but are at the same time ecologically sensitive and adaptive systems, and are under heavy pressure. As a wetland city, Shanghai city has various types of natural wetlands (chiefly, includes coastal, riverine, lacustrine, and reservoir and pond wetlands), which account for 23.5% of total areas. Meanwhile, Shanghai is a metropolitan city, being confronted with the pressure of port expansion and urban and industrial sprawl, just like the other megalopolises in the world. Based on our earlier study on estimating the ecological service values of wetlands in Shanghai, this paper analyzed the ecological functions of the wetland city, such as nutrient cycling, water regulation and supply, food supply, disturbance control, water treatment, habitats and refugia, aesthetic, education and culture, tidal flats and potential land resources. Unfortunately, the wetland function was being degraded and the ecosystem service was discounted accordingly because of over-reclamation, over-fishing, water pollution, and rapid urbanization in the city. It’s therefore recommended that, to improve the environment of Shanghai ciry, and make the ecosystems sustainable function appropriately, the effective wetland management strategies should be taken.
基金Supported by Binzhou Foundation for Development of Science and Technology
文摘[Objective] The aim was to explore the role of coastal wetlands in phosphorus fixation in the Yellow River Delta.[Method] The research analyzed phosphorus behavior at sediment-water interface by static water column test. [Result] The research concluded that phosphorus concentration was in the range of 0.051-0.322 mg/L in overlying water, and phosphorus was effectively removed by degradation and adsorption. The static water column test has demonstrated that phosphorus concentration of coastal wetlands plays the role of accumulation when phosphorus concentration is lower than 7 mg/L in overlying water of coastal wetlands. It is notable that substrates of overlying water all perform well in adsorption, and the adsorption reaches saturation if the concentration goes up to 10 mg/L. [Conclusion] Coastal wetlands would significantly adsorb and degrade phosphorus in overlying water, controlling phosphorus within a lower range.
基金Sponsored by National Natural Science Foundation of China(31660152)Youth Program Funded by Guizhou Provincial Department of Forestry([2013]10)Guizhou Science and Technology Fund([2013]2135)
文摘From March 2014 to February 2015, the soil fauna community in the karst cave wetland of Maolan Nature Reserve was investigated. A total of 3,820 soil fauna was obtained, belonging to 31 orders, 11 classes, and 3 phyla. The dominant groups were Araneae, Coleoptera and Hymenoptera, accounting for 48.90% of the total catch. There were 18 common groups and 10 rare groups. The diversity analysis showed that the Banzhai karst cave wetland had the largest soil fauna community diversity index and evenness index and that the Dongsai karst cave wetland had the largest number of groups and individuals. The seasonal variation of the soil fauna in the karst cave wetlands was analyzed: the number of soil fauna individuals showed a downtrend in summer, autumn, spring and winter; there were the highest number of phytophagous soil fauna, followed by predatory soil fauna and saprophagous soil fauna.
