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Effects of Land Use on the Ecohydrology of River Basin in Accordance with Climate Change II

A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Land–Climate Interactions".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 4652

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Wiktor Halecki

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Institute of Technology and Life Sciences – National Research Institute, Falenty, Al. Hrabska 3, 05-090 Raszyn, Poland
Interests: blue-green infrastructure; ecological resilience; hydrological modeling; nature-based solutions; urban ecology; water-sensitive urban design (WSUD); xeriscaping
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Dr. Dawid Bedla

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Department of Ecology, Climatology and Air Protection, University of Agriculture in Krakow, 31-120 Kraków, Poland
Interests: ecohydrology; blue-green infrastructure; land use; urban area; bioeconomy
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Dr. Marek Ryczek

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Department of Land Reclamation and Environmental Development, Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Surveying, University of Agriculture in Krakow, 31-120 Krakow, Poland
Interests: soil erosion; land reclamation; soil science; soil conservation; environmental chemistry; water protection
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Prof. Dr. Artur Radecki-Pawlik

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Structural Mechanics and Material Mechanics, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Cracow University of Technology, 31-155 Kraków, Poland
Interests: river and mountain stream hydraulics; low-head hydraulic structures; river engineering; river morphology; sediment transport; hydrology for engineers; hydromorphology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, there has been increasing recognition of the importance of adapting to climate change. The relationship between land use and hydrology is a critical factor that heavily influences the land–climate interaction. Environmental engineering practices such as river restoration and biodiversity conservation can play essential roles in promoting sustainable land management and increasing ecological resilience, particularly in water bodies prone to droughts.

A sustainable development strategy based on ecosystem services can enhance ecological resilience and sustainable land management. There is a need for research to develop natural water retention measures (NWRMs) that are both energy-efficient and environmentally safe. NWRMs can be used to assess droughts and floods and identify the effects of climate change on ecosystem services in various ways.

We are delighted to invite articles that center around the preservation of water resources and ecological concerns for this Special Issue. Additionally, we will cover other related topics such as climate change scenarios, hydrological challenges' mitigation, and the rejuvenation or sustenance of aquatic ecosystems.

This Special Issue aims to explore innovative solutions and their benefits for local communities. We encourage the development of new approaches to adapting to climate change that can help ensure habitat restoration and landscape protection. Moreover, the publications will provide evaluations of regional ecohydrological problems based on the NBS (nature-based solution) concept in different parts of the world. The articles published in this Special Issue will be crucial in many regions globally for the conservation of water resources and reductions in the impact of climate change.

Dr. Wiktor Halecki
Dr. Dawid Bedla
Dr. Marek Ryczek
Prof. Dr. Artur Radecki-Pawlik
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Keywords

  • biodiversity conservation
  • spatial modeling
  • climate policy
  • land management
  • soil and water conservation
  • ecosystem services
  • nature-based solutions (NBS)
  • ecohydrology
  • urban resilience
  • sponge city concepts

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Quantitative Evaluation of the Impact of Vegetation Restoration and Climate Variation on Runoff Attenuation in the Luan River Basin Based on the Extended Budyko Model
by Shuaijun Yue, Junchang Huang, Yali Zhang, Weiqiang Chen, Yulong Guo, Mingyue Cheng and Guangxing Ji
Land 2023, 12(8), 1626; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12081626 - 18 Aug 2023
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The occurrence of water scarcity and extreme hydrological events is becoming increasingly frequent worldwide. The river runoff process, as an important link in the water cycle of a basin, is an essential content of the study of hydrological processes in the basin. Vegetation [...] Read more.
The occurrence of water scarcity and extreme hydrological events is becoming increasingly frequent worldwide. The river runoff process, as an important link in the water cycle of a basin, is an essential content of the study of hydrological processes in the basin. Vegetation is an influencing factor closely related to hydrological processes in a watershed. This article quantitatively analyzes the impact of vegetation restoration and climate variation on runoff in the Luan River Basin from 1982 to 2018. Firstly, trend analysis was conducted on runoff depth, precipitation, the Normalized Vegetation Index (NDVI), and reference evaporation. Then, Mann–Kendall mutation analysis and Pettitt mutation analysis were used to identify the year of runoff mutation. Finally, a Budyko model was constructed to quantitatively analyze the impact of vegetation and climate change on the runoff of the Luan River. The results showed that: (1) The runoff reduction rate of the Luan River was 1.2437 mm/a. The precipitation was increasing at a rate of 0.6977 mm/a. The reference evaporation rate decreased at a rate of 0.0977 mm/a. The annual growth rate of the Budyko parameter (n) was 0.0283. The annual growth rate of NDVI was 0.0022. (2) The coefficient of determination in the functional equation (a = 14.74, b = −3.4105) for NDVI and Budyko parameter (n) was 0.3297 (p < 0.01). (3) The contributions of Pr, ET0, NDVI, and (n) to reduced flow were −17.49%, 1.46%, 35.25%, and 80.78%, respectively. The increase in vegetation would lead to a decrease in runoff. This study can clarify the impact of vegetation restoration on water resource security in the Luan River Basin. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Effects of Land Use on the Ecohydrology of River Basin in Accordance with Climate Change II)
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Historical Political Ecology in the Former Lake Texcoco: Hydrological Regulation
by Carolina Montero-Rosado, Enrique Ojeda-Trejo, Vicente Espinosa-Hernández, Demetrio Fernández-Reynoso, Miguel Caballero Deloya and Gerardo Sergio Benedicto Valdés
Land 2023, 12(5), 1113; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12051113 - 22 May 2023
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Lake Texcoco in Mexico is a remarkable place for observing how human and natural relationships evolve through time in a landscape. Since the opening of the watershed and the draining of the lake, there have been various attempts to exploit the area, although [...] Read more.
Lake Texcoco in Mexico is a remarkable place for observing how human and natural relationships evolve through time in a landscape. Since the opening of the watershed and the draining of the lake, there have been various attempts to exploit the area, although few have succeeded. This study highlights the importance of historical analysis in identifying socio-natural processes that have historically influenced lake use, degradation, management, and conservation. The novelty of this study lies in its application of a historical political ecology approach to understand the evolving dynamics between power relations and the ecology of the former Lake Texcoco in Mexico Valley. By examining both the ecological and political-economic history of the lake, this study reveals how conflicts related to natural resource management in the past have influenced the ecological dynamics of the present. Overall, this study presents a unique perspective on the socio-natural history of Lake Texcoco, demonstrating the potential of using historical political ecology to understand the long-term effects of environmental change. Full article
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Comparison of Pedotransfer Functions for Determination of Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity for Highly Eroded Loess Soil
by Agnieszka Petryk, Edyta Kruk, Marek Ryczek and Lenka Lackóová
Land 2023, 12(3), 610; https://doi.org/10.3390/land12030610 - 03 Mar 2023
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Saturated hydraulic conductivity is one of the most essential soil parameters, influencing surface runoff and water erosion formation. Both field and laboratory methods of measurement of this property are time or cost-consuming. On the other hand, empirical methods are very easy, quick and [...] Read more.
Saturated hydraulic conductivity is one of the most essential soil parameters, influencing surface runoff and water erosion formation. Both field and laboratory methods of measurement of this property are time or cost-consuming. On the other hand, empirical methods are very easy, quick and costless. The aim of the work was to compare 15 pedotransfer models and determination of their usefulness for assessment of saturated hydraulic conductivity for highly eroded loess soil. The mean values obtained by use of the analyzed functions highly fluctuated between 2.00·10−3 and 4.05·100 m·day−1. The results of calculations were compared within them and with the values obtained by the field method. The function that was the best comparable with the field method were the ones proposed by Kazeny-Carman, based on void ratio and specific area, and by Zauuerbrej, based on total porosity and effective diameter d20. In turn, the functions that completely differed with the field method were the ones proposed by Seelheim, based on effective diameter d50 and by Furnival and Wilson, based on bulk density, organic matter, clay and silt content. The obtained results are very important for analysis among others water erosion on loess soil. Full article
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