<b>Interpreting the Impact of Climate Change on Vegetation in China's Various Ecoregions</b>
<p dir="ltr">This study investigates the spatial and temporal patterns of vegetation dynamics in China from 1982 to 2019, focusing on the relationships between climatic parameters and vegetation indices—normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), leaf area index (LAI), and fractio...
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2025
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| Summary: | <p dir="ltr">This study investigates the spatial and temporal patterns of vegetation dynamics in China from 1982 to 2019, focusing on the relationships between climatic parameters and vegetation indices—normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI), leaf area index (LAI), and fraction of absorbed photosynthetically active radiation (FAPAR)—using Google Earth Engine (GEE). Our analysis revealed that over the 38-year period, LAI increased by 2%, FAPAR by 40%, while NDVI decreased by approximately 7-9%. In ecoregions characterized by hot and dry conditions, climate changes have complex and negative impacts on vegetation dynamics. We anticipate a significant decline in vegetative indicators in these fragile regions, driven by rising temperatures, decreasing precipitation, and diminishing soil moisture. This study highlights the vulnerability of these ecosystems and the potential for further declines in vegetation indices amid ongoing climate change.</p> |
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