Ecosystem Services Supply‐Demand Mismatch and Their Drivers in Highly Spatially Heterogeneous South China Karst Ecoregions

A significant decline in habitat quality and carbon sequestration, alongside improvements in soil conservation, food provision, and water yield, was observed across the South China Karst (SCK) ecoregions from 2000 to 2020. While demand for water yield decreased, demands for other ecosystem services increased, with mismatches primarily concentrated around urban areas. These mismatches evolved spatially, transitioning from isolated points to continuous lines or surfaces over time. The study identified key socio-ecological drivers influencing these supply-demand dynamics, particularly in medium-high mountain regions, and proposed targeted spatial planning and ecological management strategies for sustainable socio-ecological system management.

Chen, Y., Xiong, K., Luo, L., & Chen, J. (2024). Ecosystem Services Supply‐Demand Mismatch and Their Drivers in Highly Spatially Heterogeneous South China Karst Ecoregions. Land Degradation & Development, 36(3), 816–831. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.5396