Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

An analysis of the impact of rapid urbanization on terrestrial ecosystem service values on the Huang-Huai-Hai Plain of China

Author(s):

Peng Meng ^{1, 2}*, Jinmin Hao ^{1, 2}, Dong Ai ^{1, 2}, Ning Zhou ^{1, 2}

Recieved Date: 2014-02-10, Accepted Date: 2014-04-12

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to provide a basis for sustainable Chinese urban development based on data analysis and empirical contrasts. Our study revised and improved the assessment of the ESV (ecosystem service value) related to whole land use types. The ESV estimation method for construction land is based on substitution cost methods, cost-prevention methods and shadow-price methods. This analysis uses a typical analysis framework to evaluate the environmental quality PSR (Pressure - State - Reason). The results demonstrated that the relationship between urbanization level and ecosystem service values per unit area presents a Kuznets inversed U Curve. The ecosystem service values per unit area for moderate urbanization are higher, whereas those of the primary and mature stages are lower. Therefore, the occupation of less farmland, the intensive use of construction land and the preservation of the environment are wise choices for new urbanization development models under reasonable environmental policies.

Keywords:

Land ecosystem service values, urbanization process, land use change, environmental Kuznets Curve, contribution rate, sensitivity analysis

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Journal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2014
Volume: 12
Issue: 2
Category: Environment
Pages: 950-957

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