The ecological security of oasis cities in arid and semi-arid regions is highly susceptible to
changes in regional landscape patterns and the degree of coordination between human …

Research concerning urban expansion has been conducted worldwide in the context of
global urbanization, yet comprehensive and systematic research on urban growth and …

Vegetation degradation caused by rapid urban expansion is a pressing global challenge.
Focusing on the Chinese Loess Plateau (CLP), we use satellite observations from 2000 to …

Rapid expansion of built-up land is widespread and often does not follow established
zoning regulations. This non-conforming expansion of built-up land may exacerbate social …

Landscape sustainability science (LSS) focuses on linkages and interactions among
landscape pattern, biodiversity, ecosystem services and human wellbeing (Wu 2013). As an …

Urban vegetation can be highly dynamic due to the complexity of different anthropogenic
drivers. Quantifying such dynamics is crucially important as it is a prerequisite to …

It is crucial for urban greening studies to comprehend the spatial synergy effect of the urban
green space ecosystem on air pollution and the heat island effect. However, there are …

Accurate quantification of vertical structure (or 3D structure) and its change of a city is
essential for understanding the evolution of urban form, and its social and ecological …

Natural habitats transformed to city or countryside with human activities of different
intensities have reshaped regional and global landscapes, especially in those rapid …

Rapid urbanization and its associated surface modifications play a vital role in generating
and intensifying the urban heat island (UHI). Numerous research has investigated the …