Spatial and temporal evolution and prediction of carbon stocks in Yancheng Yellow Sea wetland world natural heritage site based on InVEST-PLUS modeling

Key Points

• Carbon stocks in the Yancheng Yellow Sea wetland decreased by over 216,000 tons from 2000 to 2020, largely due to land use change.
• Land use types shifted significantly; farmland decreased by over 6,900 hectares while water areas grew by approximately 6,200 hectares.
• Modeling used land use data from 2000, 2010, 2015, and 2020, employing InVEST and PLUS models for spatial analysis.
• Restoration efforts may support carbon stock recovery, highlighting the need for enhanced ecological protection measures.

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