Vegetation pattern in shell ridge island in China’s Yellow River Delta

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• 作者：Yanyun Zhao ; Xiangming Hu ; Jingtao Liu ; Zhaohua Lu…
• 关键词：wetland ; vegetation diversity ; landform ; zonal distribution ; conservation value
• 刊名：Frontiers of Earth Science
• 出版年：2015
• 出版时间：September 2015
• 年：2015
• 卷：9
• 期：3
• 页码：567-577
• 全文大小：912 KB
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• 作者单位：Yanyun Zhao (1) (2)
  Xiangming Hu (3)
  Jingtao Liu (2)
  Zhaohua Lu (1) (2)
  Jiangbao Xia (2)
  Jiayi Tian (2)
  Junsheng Ma (4)
  
  1. Institute of Restoration Ecology, School of Chemical & Environmental Engineering, China University of Mining & Technology (Beijing), Beijing, 100083, China
  2. Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Eco-Environmental Science for Yellow River Delta, Binzhou University, Binzhou, 256603, China
  3. Department of Resources & Environmental Engineering, Binzhou University, Binzhou, 256603, China
  4. Administrative Bureau of Binzhou Shell Dyke Island and Wetland National Reserve, Binzhou, 251900, China
  
• 刊物主题：Earth Sciences, general;
• 出版者：Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• ISSN：2095-0209

文摘

In general, coastal habitat conditions are extremely harsh, with the ecological equilibrium inextricably related to the plant community. Understanding the natural vegetation features of a coastal zone with little human disturbance could provide a reference for future vegetation restoration and ecosystem maintenance services. In this study, the vegetation patterns of Wangzi Shell Ridge Island in the Yellow River Delta were investigated. A total of 35 taxa of vascular plants were documented, representing 15 families and 33 genera (of which most were mono-specific). Surveys identified only one to eight taxa in each plot. From sea to land, the vegetation showed a typical zonal distribution pattern. There was a correlation between the landform and important factors that influenced the plants including soil factors and distance from the sea. Thus, the taxa distribution and vegetation had a significant correlation with landform. The dune crest, backdune and interdune lowlands were areas with weak storm surges and were the important locations for the taxa to be become established. Plants along the high-tide line formed important defenses from large waves and high winds. The significant protection provided a suitable living environment for many organisms with high medicinal value. Special attention and protection could be provided to this area by reducing the use of the beach road and enclosing the complete section from sea to land with a protective fence. In addition, vegetation protection and restoration on Shell Ridge Island would aid in the formulation and implementation of reintroduction strategies for similar vegetation in similar habitats.