Impact of Climate Change on 50 Peatland Plant Species in Sichuan Province, China
by Zhengxuan Wei·Updated 2mo ago
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Description
50 prominent peatland plant species distributions were modeled for Sichuan Province, China, from 1981-2010 and projected for 2071-2100 under three climate scenarios. The dataset, authored by Zhengxuan Wei and shared on figshare, uses the MaxEnt model to link species presence with environmental variables like snow cover days and slope. It forecasts habitat changes and identifies key environmental drivers, with results indicating a general decrease in suitable habitats and species richness under future climate conditions.
Use Cases
Modeling future habitat suitability for peatland plants based on projected climate scenarios (SSP1-2.6, SSP3-7.0, SSP5-8.5).
Identifying key environmental drivers for species distribution based on variables like Snow Cover Days (SCD) and slope.
Assessing biodiversity shifts and conservation gaps in peatland regions, particularly near plateau and basin boundaries.
Prioritizing areas for protection network expansion based on modeled suitable and shrinking habitats.
Strengths
Modeling covers a 30-year historical baseline (1981-2010) and projects 30-year future periods (2071-2100).