Ecological security pattern (ESP) is an effective way to integrate landscape patterns and
ecological processes from the perspective of ecological connectivity. Its scientific …

Enhancing the connectivity of watershed ecological security patterns (ESPs) is increasingly
emphasized for preserving ecological processes. Yet the importance of small-scale …

Carbon neutrality, achieved by increasing carbon sinks, is an effective strategy for solving
the increasingly serious global climate change problem. The continuous exploitation of …

In modern agricultural landscapes, constructing 'ecological networks' is regarded as an
efficient way to conserve biodiversity and maintain ecosystem services. Here we aimed to …

Ecological connectivity is the foundation of maintaining urban biodiversity and ecosystem
health. Identifying and managing ecological (connectivity) networks can help maintain the …

China's urban economy has developed rapidly over the decades, and the Cheng-Yu urban
agglomeration has become one of China's four typical urban agglomerations, with a large …

The ecological security of karst basins is receiving increased attention as a result of intense
human activity and climate change. However, how ecological security evolves in spacetime …

Intense human activities have disintegrated continuous habitats to smaller patches and
subsequently pose threats to ecological safety. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (QTP) is a …

Identifying and protecting key sites of ecological assets and improving spatial connectivity
and accessibility are important measures taken to protect ecological diversity. This study …

Urban expansion has the potentiality to disrupt ecosystems and form highly fragile urban
landscapes. However, studies investigating the impact of different urban expansion patterns …