Monitoring shrub disturbance in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau from 1990 to 2022 using the LandTrendr algorithm

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Chunchun An, YuanYuan Hao, Xuexia Liu, Zhe Meng, Yixuan Wang, Shengshen He, Caicheng Huang
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Abstract

Background

This study addresses the degradation of shrub ecosystems and emphasizes the essential role that shrubs play within ecological systems. The use of advanced technological methods to swiftly and accurately capture information on shrub disturbance is crucial for preserving ecological security.

Methods

Utilizing the LandTrendr temporal segmentation algorithm on the Google Earth Engine cloud platform, and grounded in land cover data, we conducted dynamic monitoring of shrubland change across the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau from 1990 to 2022.

Results

From 1990 to 2022, the cumulative total area of shrub disturbance in the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau amounted to 372.23 km2, primarily concentrated in the eastern and southeastern regions, with an overall decreasing trend observed. The duration of shrub disturbance was predominantly concentrated within a 1–2-year period, covering approximately 80.43% of the total disturbed area. Pixel-scale validation indicated an overall accuracy of 95.71%, with a Kappa coefficient of 0.93. User's accuracy for each year surpassed 73.82% and producer's accuracy was above 70.08%. Shrub disturbance on the Tibetan Plateau is mainly concentrated in areas with an altitude of 2000–4000 m, a slope gradient of 15°−40°, and a shady slope aspect. Shrub disturbance shows a moderately significant negative correlation with temperature (r = −0.436, p < 0.05) and a weakly significant positive correlation with precipitation (r = 0.124, p < 0.05), respectively.

Conclusions

Incorporating contextual data, the study identified climate, and topography as primary factors driving shrub disturbance. This study offers valuable scientific evidence and methodological references for monitoring large-scale shrub dynamics.

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基于LandTrendr算法的1990 - 2022年青藏高原灌木扰动监测
本研究探讨了灌木生态系统的退化问题,强调了灌木在生态系统中的重要作用。利用先进的技术手段快速、准确地捕捉灌丛扰动信息,对保护生态安全至关重要。方法利用谷歌Earth Engine云平台上的LandTrendr时间分割算法,以土地覆盖数据为基础,对1990 - 2022年青藏高原灌木林变化进行动态监测。结果1990 ~ 2022年,青藏高原灌木干扰面积累计372.23 km2,主要集中在东部和东南部,总体呈减少趋势;灌木扰动持续时间主要集中在1 ~ 2年,约占总扰动面积的80.43%。像素级验证的总体准确率为95.71%,Kappa系数为0.93。用户每年的准确率超过73.82%,生产者的准确率超过70.08%。青藏高原灌木扰动主要集中在海拔2000 ~ 4000 m、坡度为15°~ 40°、坡向为阴坡的地区。灌木扰动与温度呈中显著负相关(r = - 0.436, p < 0.05),与降水呈弱显著正相关(r = 0.124, p < 0.05)。结论结合环境数据,研究确定了气候和地形是驱动灌木扰动的主要因素。本研究为灌木林大尺度动态监测提供了有价值的科学依据和方法参考。
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