Journal of Resources and Ecology, Volume. 11, Issue 2, 150(2020)

Effects of Grassland Restoration Approaches in Different Major Function-oriented Zones of the Headwater Region of the Yellow River in China

Yunjie WEI1,2, Lin ZHEN1,2, and Bingzhen DU3
Author Affiliations
  • 1Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China
  • 2University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
  • 3Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen 6700 AA, The Netherlands
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    Figures & Tables(8)
    Location of study area
    Vegetation fraction coverage and NPP in different MFOZs
    The structure of herder incomes in different zones
    Social effects on grassland restoration from herders
    Fig. S The trend of temperature and precipitation of the study area during 2000-2015 Note: A=Development prioritized zone; B=restricted zone; C= prohibited zone
    • Table 1.

      Basic information regarding the study area

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      Table 1.

      Basic information regarding the study area

      Major function-oriented zonesCountyTowns/villagesArea proportion (%)Average elevation (m)Major ecosystem type
      Development prioritized zoneGuinanTaxiu, Senduo, Guomaying11.83376Mountain steppe Alpine meadow
      Restricted zoneMaqinDawu, Xiadawu, Dongqinggou38.34279Alpine meadow SteppeAlpine swamp
      MaduoHuashixia
      JiuzhiMentang, Baiyu
      Prohibited zonesMaqinXueshan49.94355Alpine meadow Mountain steppe
      MaduoZhalinghu, Machali
      JiuzhiSuohurima, Waeryi
      Total or mean4141004003-
    • Table 2.

      Features of households in different MFOZs

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      Table 2.

      Features of households in different MFOZs

      Major function-oriented zonesApproachHouseholdHousehold size (persons)Education level (years)Area of grassland (ha household-1)Net income (Yuan household-1)
      Development prioritized zoneA(5), B(2), C(12), D(9), E(19)475.95.291.779970.1
      Restricted zoneA(22), B(8), C(23), D(18), E(11)824.93.4412.670356.5
      Prohibited zonesA(16), B (23), C(10), D(8), E(9)665.23.9699.245736.3
      Total or mean-1955.34.2401.265354.3
    • Table 3.

      Evaluation and score standards of social effect on restoration

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      Table 3.

      Evaluation and score standards of social effect on restoration

      IndicatorScore level
      12345
      Participation level of
      herders involved
      NoneAll invested by governmentMaterials invested by government and
      self-employment
      Self-investment
      sometimes
      Self-mobilization and self-investment
      Satisfaction with
      restoration approachesa
      Very poorSlightly poorModerateSlightly wellVery well
      Awareness of
      restoration
      No understandingLess
      understanding
      Moderate
      understanding
      Better understandingUnderstanding very well
      Willingness to
      participate in
      restoration
      No willingness/Willingness for
      government
      investment
      /Willingness for
      self-investment
      Cost of restorationb (Yuan household-1 yr-1)< 10001001-30003000-50005000-10000啊啊啊 10001
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    Yunjie WEI, Lin ZHEN, Bingzhen DU. Effects of Grassland Restoration Approaches in Different Major Function-oriented Zones of the Headwater Region of the Yellow River in China[J]. Journal of Resources and Ecology, 2020, 11(2): 150

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    Paper Information

    Received: Aug. 11, 2019

    Accepted: Jan. 13, 2020

    Published Online: Apr. 23, 2021

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    DOI:10.5814/j.issn.1674-764x.2020.02.003

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