Natural capital investments in China undermined by reclamation for cropland.
Nat Ecol Evol
; 7(11): 1771-1777, 2023 Nov.
Article
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| ID: mdl-37749401
ABSTRACT
Globally, rising food demand has caused widespread biodiversity and ecosystem services loss, prompting growing efforts in ecological protection and restoration. However, these efforts have been significantly undercut by further reclamation for cropland. Focusing on China, the world's largest grain producer, we found that at the national level from 2000 to 2015, reclamation for cropland undermined gains in wildlife habitat and the ecosystem services of water retention, sandstorm prevention, carbon sequestration and soil retention by 113.8%, 63.4%, 52.5%, 29.0% and 10.2%, respectively. To achieve global sustainability goals, conflicts between inefficient reclamation for cropland and natural capital investment need to be alleviated.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Ecossistema
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Biodiversidade
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Nat Ecol Evol
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
China
País de publicação:
ENGLAND
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ESCOCIA
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GB
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GREAT BRITAIN
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INGLATERRA
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REINO UNIDO
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SCOTLAND
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UK
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UNITED KINGDOM