The rapid increase in anthropogenic activities, socioeconomic development, and land use
land cover (LULC) changes since the opening of economic reforms (1978), have changed …

Changes in land use and land cover (LULC) are the leading contributors to the decline and
loss of ecosystem services in the world. The present study covered the Central Rift Valley …

Distinguishing between the ecosystems' capacity to generate ecosystem services (ES) and
the actual use of these service (ES flow) in ES assessment and map** is important to …

Air pollution is the single largest environmental health risk. It significantly impacts human life
and the condition of ecosystems. One type of dangerous pollutant is particulate matter (PM) …

By identifying Earth heritage sites, UNESCO Global Geoparks (UGGps) have promoted geo-
tourism and regional economic prosperity. However, commercial and tourism development …

Urban agglomeration will be the main mode of future urbanization in China, greatly
influencing social and economic development and ecosystem protection at the whole city …

Ecosystems provide services that contribute to the well-being of people living within a city's
borders and on the urban–rural fringe. While benefits from green areas in urban settings are …

The developments in suburban areas are changing the peri-urban landscape, by
transforming the agricultural land into discontinuous urban fabric. Tracking these changes …

Cultural services of the landscape contribute to a higher quality of life. The provision of these
services differs along the urban–rural gradient, as does their appreciation by local residents …

Urbanization not only affects a region's economic development but also impacts its land use
structure. As the largest inland river basin in China, the Tarim River Basin has experienced …