Xiaokun Ou
Biographic Data
| ID | 3798734 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Xiaokun Ou |
| GIVEN NAMES | Xiaokun |
| FAMILY NAME | Ou |
| SIGNATURE | OU X |
| AFFILIATIONS | Yunnan University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 10 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Assessment of karst rocky desertification from the local to regional scale based on unmanned aerial vehicle images
Karst rocky desertification is a major ecologic and geologic problem in Southwest China that has restricted the sustainable development of society and the economy. Many methods have been used to evaluate rocky desertification based on satellite remote sensing, but the results of these methods are affected by the heterogeneous surroundings of the karst region and the low resolution of sensors. In this study, a new method that combines satellite im…
Enhancement of soil carbon and nitrogen stocks by abiotic and microbial pathways in three rubber‐based agroforestry systems in Southwest China
Agroforestry systems are considered promising alternatives to rubber tree ( Hevea brasiliensis ) monocultures, but information is limited on the effects of rubber‐based agroforestry systems on soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) storage. The current study, which was conducted in Xishuangbanna, China, compared four intercropping treatments, including rubber monoculture and the follow three agroforestry treatments: intercropping with …
Association of Non-native Plant Species With Recreational Roads in a National Park in the Eastern Himalayas, China
Although the eastern Himalayas have high plant biodiversity, we know very little about plant invasions in the region. This study is the first to examine non-native plant distribution in a popular eastern Himalayan national park. A total of 61 non-native plant species were found in roadside plant communities, which are frequently disturbed by hikers, pack animals, and recreational vehicles. These species were annual or biennial herbs, most of whic…
Prioritizing fodder species based on traditional knowledge
The wide variety of plants cited by the informants demonstrate the importance of traditional knowledge in gathering information about forage resources. This diversity also offers the prospect of identifying promising species which could be used as fodder plants. Identifying such species and tree fodder species in particular could help smallholder farmers to integrate trees, livestock and crops as part of a sustainable farming system
A GIS Approach to Estimating Tourists' Off-road Use in a Mountainous Protected Area of Northwest Yunnan, China
To address the environmental impacts of tourism in protected areas, park managers need to understand the spatial distribution of tourist use. Standard monitoring measures (tourist surveys and counting and tracking techniques) are not sufficient to accomplish this task, in particular for off-road travel. This article predicts tourists′ spatial use patterns through an alternative approach: park accessibility measurement. Naismith's rule and geograp…
Comparison of Surface and Planimetric Landscape Metrics for Mountainous Land Cover Pattern Quantification in Lancang Watershed, China
Landscape pattern structure can be quantified by landscape pattern indices (LPIs). One major drawback of the commonly used LPIs is that the landscape is represented by a planar map, which depicts the projection of a nonflat surface into a 2-dimensional Cartesian space. As a result, ecologically meaningful terrain structures like terrain shape or elevation are not taken into account and valuable information is lost for further analysis. A method t…
Tourism
In the last decade, tourism has developed rapidly in the mountainous areas of northwest Yunnan. This growth has led to substantial economic and social changes, with resulting environmental consequences. This article uses a case study to illustrate how local farmers involved in tourism changed their agricultural practices as a result of the transformations that took place in the area. The aim was to examine tourism's expected benefits of poverty a…
Prioritizing fodder species based on traditional knowledge
The wide variety of plants cited by the informants demonstrate the importance of traditional knowledge in gathering information about forage resources. This diversity also offers the prospect of identifying promising species which could be used as fodder plants. Identifying such species and tree fodder species in particular could help smallholder farmers to integrate trees, livestock and crops as part of a sustainable farming system
Tourism
In the last decade, tourism has developed rapidly in the mountainous areas of northwest Yunnan. This growth has led to substantial economic and social changes, with resulting environmental consequences. This article uses a case study to illustrate how local farmers involved in tourism changed their agricultural practices as a result of the transformations that took place in the area. The aim was to examine tourism's expected benefits of poverty a…
Comparison of Surface and Planimetric Landscape Metrics for Mountainous Land Cover Pattern Quantification in Lancang Watershed, China
Landscape pattern structure can be quantified by landscape pattern indices (LPIs). One major drawback of the commonly used LPIs is that the landscape is represented by a planar map, which depicts the projection of a nonflat surface into a 2-dimensional Cartesian space. As a result, ecologically meaningful terrain structures like terrain shape or elevation are not taken into account and valuable information is lost for further analysis. A method t…
A GIS Approach to Estimating Tourists' Off-road Use in a Mountainous Protected Area of Northwest Yunnan, China
To address the environmental impacts of tourism in protected areas, park managers need to understand the spatial distribution of tourist use. Standard monitoring measures (tourist surveys and counting and tracking techniques) are not sufficient to accomplish this task, in particular for off-road travel. This article predicts tourists′ spatial use patterns through an alternative approach: park accessibility measurement. Naismith's rule and geograp…
Prioritizing fodder species based on traditional knowledge
The wide variety of plants cited by the informants demonstrate the importance of traditional knowledge in gathering information about forage resources. This diversity also offers the prospect of identifying promising species which could be used as fodder plants. Identifying such species and tree fodder species in particular could help smallholder farmers to integrate trees, livestock and crops as part of a sustainable farming system
Association of Non-native Plant Species With Recreational Roads in a National Park in the Eastern Himalayas, China
Although the eastern Himalayas have high plant biodiversity, we know very little about plant invasions in the region. This study is the first to examine non-native plant distribution in a popular eastern Himalayan national park. A total of 61 non-native plant species were found in roadside plant communities, which are frequently disturbed by hikers, pack animals, and recreational vehicles. These species were annual or biennial herbs, most of whic…
Enhancement of soil carbon and nitrogen stocks by abiotic and microbial pathways in three rubber‐based agroforestry systems in Southwest China
Agroforestry systems are considered promising alternatives to rubber tree ( Hevea brasiliensis ) monocultures, but information is limited on the effects of rubber‐based agroforestry systems on soil organic carbon (SOC) and total nitrogen (TN) storage. The current study, which was conducted in Xishuangbanna, China, compared four intercropping treatments, including rubber monoculture and the follow three agroforestry treatments: intercropping with …
Assessment of karst rocky desertification from the local to regional scale based on unmanned aerial vehicle images
Karst rocky desertification is a major ecologic and geologic problem in Southwest China that has restricted the sustainable development of society and the economy. Many methods have been used to evaluate rocky desertification based on satellite remote sensing, but the results of these methods are affected by the heterogeneous surroundings of the karst region and the low resolution of sensors. In this study, a new method that combines satellite im…
Geography (6 works) · Ecology (4 works) · Biology (3 works) · Cartography (3 works) · Environmental Science (3 works) · Remote sensing (3 works) · Agriculture (2 works) · Agroforestry (2 works) · China (2 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (2 works)