Spatiotemporal Heterogeneity and Zoning Strategies for Urban Ecological Resilience in Yichang, China
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21648558 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Xiaotang Xia (0000-0002-9243-7124, School of Urban Construction Engineering Wuhan University of Science and Technology Wuhan China), Fan Zhou (0000-0002-0400-9366, School of Urban Construction Engineering Wuhan University of Science and Technology Wuhan China), Jian Chen (0000-0002-9033-4033, School of Civil And Environmental Engineering Hunan University of Technology Zhuzhou China, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 36 |
| Issue | 17 |
| Pages | 5957-5975 |
| Publication date | 2025-11-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Land Degradation and Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1085-3278 • E-ISSN: 1099-145X |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/ldr.70048 |
| OpenAlex | W4412766146 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 46 |
Urban Ecological Resilience (UER) is a critical capability for addressing ecological imbalances resulting from the pressures of rapid urbanization. Enhancing resilience in cities along the Yangtze River Basin is crucial for ensuring the sustainable development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and reinforcing the regional ecological security barrier. Drawing upon the unique characteristics of the study area, this study developed a comprehensive UER assessment model encompassing three dimensions: adaptability, resistance, and recovery. Utilizing geographic detectors and the Patch‐generating Land Use Simulation (PLUS) model, the study analyzed the spatiotemporal evolution and influencing mechanisms of Yichang's UER from 2003 to 2023 at both the overall urban and sub‐division scales. Furthermore, it simulated multiple development scenarios for 2035 and proposed zoning optimization strategies, providing scientific evidence for sustainable ecological development. The results indicated that Yichang's UER followed a “decline‐then‐rise” temporal trend. Spatially, higher resilience was observed in the northwest and lower resilience in the southeast, reflecting a heterogeneous spatial distribution. At the regional level, UER was influenced by factors such as ecological protection efforts, agricultural development, and water resource conditions. At the zonal level, ecological protection zones were primarily influenced by industrial development, whereas ecological conservation zones were shaped by the interaction between terrain conditions and ecological protection measures. Resilience‐enhancing areas were mainly driven by the availability and management of water resources. Multi‐scenario simulations indicated that, under a development model oriented toward water ecology protection, Yichang's UER significantly outperformed other scenarios. The study proposed a three‐tier spatial regulation framework: “digital twin‐based rigid constraints within the Three Gorges‐Gezhouba core water source area, threshold control for the central hilly agricultural‐ecological composite system, and the dynamic balance of negative feedback in the southeastern plain riverside parks.” This framework facilitated the coordinated improvement of UER across the region and offered a reference model for differentiated ecological governance in cities along the middle reaches of the Yangtze River
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