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Arable Land System Resilience and Sustainable Use-Ways and Methods

A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Landscape Ecology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (22 April 2023) | Viewed by 14719

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Shuai Wang

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College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
Interests: cultivated land quality; landscape ecology; sustainability science; land spatial simulation; land use change
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Dr. Zhenxing Bian

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College of Land and Environment, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, China
Interests: land consolidation; sustainable land system and management; Sustainability of arable land system; agricultural landscape ecology; rural planning and design
Prof. Dr. Qianlai Zhuang

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Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and Department of Gronomy, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
Interests: biogeochemistry and ecosystem modeling; earth system; atmospheric chemistry; greenhouse gas cycling
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Food and agriculture play a central role in global sustainable development. Eradicating hunger, achieving food security and promoting sustainable agricultural development are still major challenges, especially in the context of the COVID-19 crisis. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, COVID-19 caused a long-starved population of 83 million to 132 million in 2020, making the goal of eradicating hunger even more difficult to achieve. Due to various restrictions caused by the epidemic and related blockade measures, food price fluctuations have intensified, food security in many regions is not guaranteed and small-scale food producers are still at a disadvantage.

Arable land has long been a core resource for food security, as well as a key resource for combating biodiversity loss and climate change, delivering ecosystem products and services and generating benefits for human health and well-being. In recent years, affected by the growth of the food demand caused by climate change, population increase and dietary structure change, the resilience of global arable land resources has decreased, and its sustainable utilization is facing severe challenges. Improving the resilience of arable land through effective ways and means and building a healthy arable land system that meets human development needs and environmental challenges are crucial to ensure regional food security and maintain global ecosystem stability, and this will contribute to the realization of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

We therefore invite contributions covering, but not limited to, papers on the following topics:

  1. Research on the theoretical basis of arable land systems, including the division and connotation of arable land systems;
  2. Sustainable use of arable land systems, including biodiversity protection, landscape pattern optimization, arable land restoration and quality improvement, arable land system evolution and carbon storage analysis;
  3. Reasonable protection, planning and management of arable land landscapes, including arable land use and sustainable development patterns and protection systems;
  4. Case studies of sustainable use of arable land systems;
  5. Research on the tools and technical methods of arable land systems, including the identification of arable land systems.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Shuai Wang
Dr. Zhenxing Bian
Dr. Qianlai Zhuang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • arable land system
  • sustainable use of arable land systems
  • arable land biodiversity protection
  • arable land restoration and quality improvement
  • arable land carbon storage

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Spatial–Temporal Evolution and Prediction of Habitat Quality in Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region Based on Land Use Change
by Li Zhao, Mengwei Su, Xueyan Wang, Xiaoqing Li, Xinhan Chang and Pengtao Zhang
Land 2023, 12(3), 667; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12030667 - 12 Mar 2023
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In order to solve the problem of habitat fragmentation in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region and realize the sustainable use of land, based on remote sensing data from 2010 to 2020, this paper uses GIS and the CA–Markov model to predict the land use structure [...] Read more.
In order to solve the problem of habitat fragmentation in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region and realize the sustainable use of land, based on remote sensing data from 2010 to 2020, this paper uses GIS and the CA–Markov model to predict the land use structure in 2030, and uses the InVEST model to quantitatively analyze the changes in habitat quality in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei region from 2010 to 2030. The results indicate that (1) from 2010 to 2020, the area of construction land increased significantly, mainly from cultivated land, woodland and grassland; the proportion of cultivated land decreased by 7.2%. It was predicted that by 2030, the area of construction land will continue to expand, accounting for 19.6%. According to the results of land use dynamic degree, the conversion speed between land types in 2010–2015 was higher than that in 2015–2020. (2) The average habitat quality indexes of the study area in 2010, 2015, 2020 and 2030 were 0.57, 0.56, 0.55 and 0.52, respectively, and the habitat quality level was moderate and continued to decline. The habitat center of gravity moved in the north, from Fengning Manchu Autonomous County to the junction of Fengning Manchu Autonomous County and Longhua County, and then moved to the Mentougou District of Beijing. Therefore, in order to amendthe continuous decline in habitat quality, scientific measures should be taken according to local conditions to promote the improvement of habitat quality and the rational use of land. Full article
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Evaluating Whether Farmland Consolidation Is a Feasible Way to Achieve a Balance of Potential Crop Production in Southeastern Coastal China
by Chen Li, Xiangmu Jin, Junjun Zhi, Yao Luo, Mengni Li and Wangbing Liu
Land 2022, 11(11), 1918; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11111918 - 28 Oct 2022
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The requisition–compensation balance of farmland (RCBF) policy proposes that all farmland requisitioned for development must be compensated with new farmland, of which the continued implementation in economically developed counties in China faces great challenges. The extent to which a balance of potential crop [...] Read more.
The requisition–compensation balance of farmland (RCBF) policy proposes that all farmland requisitioned for development must be compensated with new farmland, of which the continued implementation in economically developed counties in China faces great challenges. The extent to which a balance of potential crop production can be achieved merely through farmland consolidation has important theoretical and practical significance. This study proposes measurement procedures to investigate this degree and takes seven counties in southeastern coastal China as examples on which to conduct an empirical study. The results show the following: (1) there is a significant negative correlation between GDP and the index of the balance of potential crop production of each county, that is, the more developed the county, the lower the potential to achieve the balance; (2) with an increase in elevation, the possibility of increasing potential crop production shows an inverted U-shaped curve, with the maximum values occurring at elevations between 50 and 500 m and more attention should be paid to farmland with an elevation of between 50 m and 500 m when implementing farmland consolidation projects; (3) although it is difficult for economically developed counties to strike a balance of potential crop production merely through farmland consolidation, the potential of which to compensate for the loss of potential crop production from requisition is great, reaching more than 40%, which plays an important role in realizing the requisition–compensation balance of potential crop production; and (4) the potential of farmland consolidation to compensate for the loss of potential crop production and the difference of which between counties should be paid adequate attention when implementing RCBF policy adjustment. Therefore, the proposed approach illustrated in this study clearly reveals the relationship between the loss of potential crop production from requisition and the compensation of potential crop production by farmland consolidation, which has important implications for the adjustment of the RCBF policy in China. Full article
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The Effect of Artificial Field Margins on Epigeic Arthropod Functional Groups within Adjacent Arable Land of Northeast China
by Chuqiao Wang, Zhenxing Bian, Shuai Wang, Xiaochen Liu and Yufei Zhang
Land 2022, 11(11), 1910; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11111910 - 27 Oct 2022
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Providing food security to meet the growing human demand while improving the biodiversity of arable land is a global challenge. Although semi-natural field margins are known to enhance biodiversity in arable land systems globally, the role that abundant artificial field margins play in [...] Read more.
Providing food security to meet the growing human demand while improving the biodiversity of arable land is a global challenge. Although semi-natural field margins are known to enhance biodiversity in arable land systems globally, the role that abundant artificial field margins play in maintaining epigeic arthropod diversity within arable land remains unclear. Here, we compared epigeic arthropods within adjacent arable land with an artificial field margin (paved and dirt roads) and a semi-natural field margin (ditch, woodland, or grassland), as well as vegetation community characteristics at a field scale for identifying the ecological effects of different field margin types. Our results indicated the following: (i) Compared with semi-natural field margins, there is less epigeic arthropod diversity and less stable ecological networks within adjacent arable land with artificial field margins, with more herbivores within adjacent arable land with artificial field margins and more natural enemies within adjacent arable land with semi-natural field margins. (ii) Arable land adjacent to a dirt road (DR) maintained more resilient ecological networks than that adjacent to a paved road (PR), and there are more flowering plants at DRs, which attracts natural enemies, whereas Orthoptera is more active at PRs with abundant weeds. (iii) The main factors affecting epigeic arthropod functional groups were the tree layer cover (TC), herb layer abundance (HA), and herb layer height (HH) of the artificial and semi-natural field margins. We concluded that increasing the number of flowering plants and removing noxious weeds can eliminate negative effects on epigeic arthropod functional groups within adjacent arable land with artificial field margins. Delineating a certain percentage of vegetation strips to be a buffer zone in artificial field margins or creating a suitable vegetation community in semi-natural field margins can maintain and protect natural enemies and strengthen the ecological network stability between functional groups. Full article
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A Quantitative Survey of Effect of Semi-Natural Habitat Composition and Configuration on Landscape Heterogeneity in Arable Land System
by Xiaoyu Guo, Minghao Guan, Zhenxing Bian and Qiubing Wang
Land 2022, 11(7), 1018; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11071018 - 04 Jul 2022
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Arable land systems are complex ecosystems composed of cultivated land and semi-natural habitats. Retaining an appropriate proportion of semi-natural habitats in arable land systems is beneficial for enhancing landscape heterogeneity and biodiversity. However, it is unclear how many semi-natural habitats need to be [...] Read more.
Arable land systems are complex ecosystems composed of cultivated land and semi-natural habitats. Retaining an appropriate proportion of semi-natural habitats in arable land systems is beneficial for enhancing landscape heterogeneity and biodiversity. However, it is unclear how many semi-natural habitats need to be retained in arable land systems to improve landscape heterogeneity. In this study, the land use data of four counties were used as the data source in the Lower Liaohe Plain, Liaoning Province, and Rao’s quadratic entropy index (Q) was used to quantitatively characterize the landscape heterogeneity. We aimed to explore the minimum proportion of semi-natural habitat required to maintain high landscape heterogeneity and determine the independent and interactive effects of semi-natural habitat composition and configuration on landscape heterogeneity. We found that (1) maintaining a 5% proportion of semi-natural habitats is the minimum threshold for achieving high landscape heterogeneity in arable land systems. Retaining a 10% share of semi-natural habitats is beneficial for both agricultural production and land ecology. (2) The combination of woodland, water and ditches was good for improving landscape heterogeneity. Connectivity in semi-natural habitats is critical to improving landscape heterogeneity. (3) The interaction of semi-natural habitat composition and configuration had a strong effect on landscape heterogeneity (53.1%). Semi-natural habitat configuration was found to be more important than composition for landscape heterogeneity. The role of semi-natural habitat composition and configuration in maintaining landscape heterogeneity and supporting the sustainability of land use therefore needs to be considered in arable land systems. Full article
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Multi-Scale Effects of Landscape Stucture on Epigaeic Arthropods Diversity in Arable Land System: A Case in Changtu County of Northern China
by Yufei Zhang, Yujing Yang, Zhenxing Bian and Shuai Wang
Land 2022, 11(7), 979; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11070979 - 26 Jun 2022
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Understanding the multi-scale effects of arable land landscape on epigaeic arthropod diversity is essential for biodiversity conservation and agroecosystem services. Our study explored the overall effect of landscape elements on epigaeic arthropod diversity at three scales of landscape, habitat, and field. We selected [...] Read more.
Understanding the multi-scale effects of arable land landscape on epigaeic arthropod diversity is essential for biodiversity conservation and agroecosystem services. Our study explored the overall effect of landscape elements on epigaeic arthropod diversity at three scales of landscape, habitat, and field. We selected 11 areas to sample using the trap method, and construct models of landscape elements and biodiversity data. The results showed that: (1) On the landscape scale, 1500 m was the optimal radius. Shannon’s diversity index and interspersion and juxtaposition index can explain the diversity of epigaeic arthropods at the level of 76.7%. (2) On the habitat scale (the radius less than 100 m), habitat types significantly affected the species number, Pielou evenness index, and individual number of epigaeic arthropods (p < 0.05). The distribution of epigaeic arthropods had an obvious margin effect. (3) On the field scale, we also revealed The Shannon diversity index and Pielou evenness index of herb vegetation structure can explain the change of epigaeic arthropod community structure at the level of 69.1%. We believe that an appropriate scale is the best lever to protect agricultural biodiversity. Our research can promote multi-scale integrated conservation of regional biodiversity and sustainable development of agricultural systems. Full article
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A Review on Carbon Source and Sink in Arable Land Ecosystems
by Xiaochen Liu, Shuai Wang, Qianlai Zhuang, Xinxin Jin, Zhenxing Bian, Mingyi Zhou, Zhuo Meng, Chunlan Han, Xiaoyu Guo, Wenjuan Jin and Yufei Zhang
Land 2022, 11(4), 580; https://doi.org/10.3390/land11040580 - 14 Apr 2022
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Arable land ecosystems are among the most important terrestrial systems. The issues of carbon sequestration and emission reductions in arable land ecosystems have received extensive attention. Countries around the world have actively issued policies to manage arable land ecosystems. At present, more than [...] Read more.
Arable land ecosystems are among the most important terrestrial systems. The issues of carbon sequestration and emission reductions in arable land ecosystems have received extensive attention. Countries around the world have actively issued policies to manage arable land ecosystems. At present, more than 100 countries have made carbon neutralization target commitments. Various arable land management measures and arable land planting strategies have important impacts on the carbon storage of arable land ecosystems. Research on arable land carbon is of great significance to global climate change. This study attempts to investigate the problems and deficiencies in the current research by summarizing a number of studies, including the main methods for the quantitative research of carbon sources and sinks as well as the influencing factors in these ecosystems. In this study, it is found that due to the differences of climate patterns, soil properties and management practices in arable land ecosystems, the factors affecting carbon sources and sinks are of great heterogeneity and complexity. Generally, variations in natural factors affect the carbon balance in different regions, while human management measures, such as irrigation, fertilization and the degree of agricultural mechanization, are the leading factors causing changes to carbon sources and sinks in these ecosystems. In addition, there are still great uncertainties in the evaluation of carbon sources and sinks in these ecosystems caused by different estimation models and methods. Therefore, emphasis should be placed on model parameter acquisition and method optimization in the future. This review provides a scientific basis for understanding carbon sources and sinks in arable land ecosystems, enhancing their carbon sink capacity and guiding low-carbon agriculture on arable land. Full article
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