A fractal model of vegetation complexity in Alaska

A methodology using fractals to measure vegetation complexity in three regions of Alaska is presented. Subjective, binomial (0 = simple, 1 = complex) classifications of the complexity of mapped vegetation polygon patterns within continuous forest inventory plots measured in the regions were made by interpreters of aerial photographs. The fractal dimensions of the vegetation patterns within the plots then were estimated. Subsequently, the subjective classifications of the photo-interpreted plots were regressed against fractal dimension by using logistic regression.Assessment of interobserver agreement among the aerial photo interpreters, by using estimated unweighted Kappa coefficients, indicated substantial classification agreement among observers.Examination of general versus regional applicability of the logistic models provided strong support for applicability of a single model to all three regions. The logistic model provides numerical identification of the division between simple and complex patterns. Possible applications beyond the needs of the study are discussed.     

Dynamics of Betula ermanni population in subalpine vegetation in Changbai Mountain, Northeast China

lntroductionNotonIyaretimberIinesthemostconspicuousvegetationboundaryinhighmountains,buttheyareaIsoanimportantecologicaIboundary(Bruce1996,Thomas1997).NowondersthenthosetimberIineshaveaIwaysattractedresearchersforbothscientificandpracticaIreasons.InChangbaiMountain,forexample,therestorationoftheclimatictimberlineandestabIishmentofanedectiveprotectiveforestarethetWoprincipalobjectivesofhigh-mountainfor-estmanagement.AIsointhisconnection,thepotentiaIresponseoftimberlinestoexpectedclimaticc…     

森林资源清查中植被调查与统计技术研究

文章提出了利用森林资源连续清查固定样地进行植被种类和生物量调查的技术方法。此方法通过选择适当时间，提高调查者相关知识，确定样地数量等措施，可满足植物区系调查的要求，对于植被类型确定，植物蕴藏量统计，经济植物开发利用保护的决策，植被演替规律的观测具有实用价值。     

太行山石质山地植被结构优化评价

以太行山石质砂岩区山地植被为研究对象,在对典型植被类型综合调查的基础上,提出了评价山地植被水土保持效益的10项指标,并通过不同植被类型的水源涵养效能指标测定和径流小区泥沙对比分析,认为人工-天然复合植被类型的水土保持效果最好,乔木林最适郁闭度为0．6～0．7。阐述了突出水土保持、水源涵养功能的植被优化结构建设是太行山石质山地植被恢复的根本途径和防护林体系建设的重要内容。     

《1∶5万植被图》填图新模式研究

以太行山摩天岭为样区，以１∶５万地形图为底图，研制出了一种用平面图、剖面图与网络图相结合的绘制植被图的“双面图法”。用该法绘制的植被图，其正面为平面图和剖面图，背面为相对应的网格图。该图能对每种植被层片（或类型）和植物种的自然分布进行科学定位，能反映出各区域的土壤类型，并能显示出小区域的气候因子。     

Static home-based versus dynamic mobility-based assessments of exposure to urban green space

There is growing interest in urban green space exposure estimated dynamically by accounting for individuals’ mobility during daily life. We aimed to explore if daily green space exposure estimates based on individuals’ mobility substantially differ from static home-based exposure estimates, and to examine potential effect modification by personal (sex and work status) and temporal (weekends versus weekdays) characteristics. To assess the association between daily exposure to urban green space, we used home address and time-activity data collected from 1911 participants in western New York, US, using their GPS-enabled mobile phones. We abstracted both individuals’ home address based (home-based) and daily time activity based (mobility-based) green space exposures from the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI). Then, we assessed the association between mobility-based and home-based exposure estimates using linear mixed effect regression models with subject-specific random effects. We also explored whether this effect was modified by individual-level characteristics, including work status and sex, as well as whether assessments took place on weekdays versus weekends. We found that daily dynamic exposure to urban green space based on individuals’ mobility was not substantially different from static exposure estimates based on one’s residence, but that there were statistically significant effect modifiers. Specifically, the correspondence between mobility-based and home-based exposure to green space was relatively lower for employed compared to unemployed participants, whereas their correspondence during weekends increased compared to weekdays. Our findings suggest that there is a strong correspondence between mobility-based and home-based exposure to urban green space, but that their associations are modified by personal and temporal characteristics. Further research is needed to confirm our finding for general population in other settings, such as different seasons and other regions.     

三峡库区秭归段水位消落带草本植物多样性分析

目的 研究消落带草本植物多样性的梯度变化和空间分布特征,进而认识消落带植物的生态适应性,为分析和保护消落带生物多样性提供依据。 方法 通过对三峡库区秭归段消落带145～175 m内草本物种的调查,对经历5次干湿动态变化后消落带草本植物的群落类型及物种多样性进行研究。 结果 表明：2014年该区共有草本植物39种,隶属15科27属,以菊科、禾本科、廖科和大戟科植物为主;2019年该区共有草本植物47种,隶属18科39属,菊科种类最多,为消落带优势科,其次为禾本科、廖科和大戟科植物。在过去5年中,1年生草本植物毛马唐、狗尾草、稗、苍耳、鬼针草和多年生草本植物狗牙根、香附子等均有较大的重要值,为主要优势物种,秭归消落带植物群落优势种和伴生种的丰富度、多样性、均匀度和优势度在各水位梯度带上变化明显,群落物种丰富度随水位高程梯度145～175 m呈先上升后下降的趋势。 结论 消落带植物多样性的变化是由于高程差异造成的淹水时间差异而导致的生境差异。     

乌海市平沟煤矸石山小地形土壤养分分析

文章以乌海市平沟煤矸石山上平台和边坡两种不同小地形上的土壤为研究对象,通过野外调查取样和室内分析化验,研究煤矸石山两种小地形对土壤养分的恢复情况。结果表明,土壤有机质、全N、碱解N含量在两种不同小地形上表现为边坡>平台,土壤P素、K素含量表现为平台>边坡,总体而言,边坡上土壤养分恢复效果比平台好。平台和边坡上土壤养分含量在不同土层深度中均表现为:0~20 cm层>20~40 cm层。通过参考土壤养分分级与丰缺度标准,目前土壤养分丰缺度主要呈现出缺或极缺状态。     

Effects of rainwater harvesting on herbage diversity and productivity in degraded Aravalli hills in western India

Over-exploitation and rural growth have severely damaged native vegetations of Aravalli hills in Rajasthan, India. This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of different restoration practices (i.e., rainwater harvesting (RWH) and planting of tree seedlings) on improve- ment in soil water and nutrients and growth and biomass of herbaceous vegetation. Contour trench (CT), Gradonie (G), Box trench (BT), V-ditch (VD) and a control were imposed on 75 plots (each of 700 m 2 ) in natural slope gradient defined as <10%, 10% 20% and >20% slopes in 2005. Each plot had three micro-sites of 1-m 2 at up (USP), middle (MSP) and lower (LSP) part of the plot for observation in 2008. The existed gradient (due to soil texture and topographic features) of soil pH, EC, SOC, NH 4 - N, NO 3 -N and PO 4 -P in June 2005 between >20% to <10% slopes were decreased in 2008 after applying RWH techniques. Such improvement in soil status promoted vegetation growth and biomass in higher slope gra- dients. Soil water, species diversity and herbage biomass increased from USP to LSP, and RWH techniques had positive role in improving SOC, nutrients, vegetation population, evenness and growth at MSP. Despite of lowest SWC, regular rain and greater soil water usage enhanced green and dry herbage biomasses in 10% 20% and >20% slopes, compared with <10% slope. The highest diversity in CT treatment was related to herbage biomass, which was enhanced further by highest concentrations of SOC and PO 4 -P. Further, CT treatment was found to be the best treat- ment in minimizing biomass variance in different slopes. Conclusively, soil texture and topographic features controlled soil water and nutrients availability. Rainwater harvesting techniques increased soil water storage and nutrient retention and also enhanced vegetation status and biomass by minimizing the effects of hillslopes. Thus depending upon the site conditions, suitable RWH technique could be adopted to increase herb- age biomass while rehabilitating the degraded hills.