Spatial Pattern of Ecosystem Services and the Mechanism of Eco-Industry Formation in South China Karst Nature Reserves

Regulatory ecosystem services, particularly those provided by forest ecosystems, dominate the ecological product value (EPV) in South China Karst nature reserves, with high-value zones concentrated in core and buffer areas. The study reveals a heterogeneous spatial distribution of EPV, where high and low-value grids coexist, and proposes a 'preservation, transformation, and appreciation' model to realize EPV. Key drivers for eco-industry formation include human resources, ecology, industry, policy, market, and economy, with grey correlation analysis identifying their relative importance. Land-use planning and regulation can leverage internal and external factors to promote sustainable development of the eco-industry in these vulnerable karst ecosystems.

Zhang, W., Rong, L., Xiong, K., Zhang, Z., & Chang, H. (2024). Spatial Pattern of Ecosystem Services and the Mechanism of Eco-Industry Formation in South China Karst Nature Reserves. Forests, 15(3), 493. https://doi.org/10.3390/f15030493