The spatial distribution and temporal variation of desert riparian forests and their influencing factors in the downstream Heihe River basin, China

Desert riparian forests are the main restored vegetation community in Heihe River basin. They provide critical habitats and a variety of ecosystem services in this arid environment. Since desert riparian forests are also sensitive to disturbance, examining the spatial distribution and temporal vari...

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Main Authors: J. Ding, W. Zhao, S. Daryanto, L. Wang, H. Fan, Q. Feng, Y. Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2017-05-01
Series:Hydrology and Earth System Sciences
Online Access:http://www.hydrol-earth-syst-sci.net/21/2405/2017/hess-21-2405-2017.pdf