Analysis of ecosystem resilience in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic Area under the effect of geohazards

A significant rebound in Jiuzhaigou Valley's ecosystem resilience is attributed to ecological restoration efforts, with habitat quality recovering to 98.88% of its historical peak by 2020. The study highlights that artificial restoration effectively mitigates geohazards' impact on this UNESCO World Heritage site. Using remote sensing and the InVEST model, researchers quantified ecosystem recovery under different restoration scenarios, demonstrating that forests are crucial for maintaining habitat quality. This work underscores the positive role of targeted ecological interventions in reducing geohazard risks and accelerating ecosystem service recovery.

Sui, H., Liu, C., Ye, C., Xu, X., & Sui, T. (2023). Analysis of ecosystem resilience in Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic Area under the effect of geohazards. Frontiers in Earth Science, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/feart.2022.1053327