Desertification in northern China from 2000 to 2020: The spatial–temporal processes and driving mechanisms

• Published in: Ecological informatics Vol. 82; p. 102769
• Main Authors: Wang, Junfang, Wang, Yuanqing, Xu, Duanyang
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.09.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Abrupt change; afforestation; China; Desertification; Driving mechanisms; evapotranspiration; humans; image analysis; land restoration; Northern China; population density; population growth; spatial variation; Spatial–temporal processes; sustainable development; temperature; time series analysis; vegetation; wind speed; China; Spatial–temporal processes; Driving mechanisms; Abrupt change; Northern China; Desertification

Desertification is one of the most significant environmental and social challenges globally. Monitoring desertification dynamics and quantitatively identifying the contributions of its driving factors are crucial for land restoration and sustainable development. This study develops a standardized me...