Spatial Impact of Rural Landscape Pattern on Ecosystem Service in Hangzhou

Rapid urbanization in Hangzhou's rural areas has significantly altered landscape patterns, leading to fragmentation and habitat degradation that negatively impact ecosystem services. The study reveals that woodland and grassland positively influence ecosystem services such as food production, water yield, carbon sequestration, and cultural services, while arable land, residential, and construction areas have detrimental effects. Notably, slope degree shows a strong positive correlation with ecosystem service provision, followed by indicators like total landscape area and edge density. The research employs advanced spatial models (InVEST, Fragstats, OLS, GWR, MGWR) to analyze these relationships, offering actionable recommendations for optimizing rural landscape management. These include promoting high-level farmland protection, enhancing landscape connectivity through woodland restoration, and integrating 'agriculture+' and 'ecology+' models to balance ecological and economic benefits.

WANG, S., YANG, G., XU, Y., & XU, B. (2025). Spatial Impact of Rural Landscape Pattern on Ecosystem Service in Hangzhou. Landscape Architecture, 32(4), 125–132. https://doi.org/10.3724/j.fjyl.202406170326