Driven by the concept of landscaping,this paper analyzed the impact of plant diversity on landscaping function,arrangement methods and community structure by taking plot sampling method as the experimental axis and 3 ...Driven by the concept of landscaping,this paper analyzed the impact of plant diversity on landscaping function,arrangement methods and community structure by taking plot sampling method as the experimental axis and 3 urban parks in Hefei as the blueprint.Six plots with the size of 20 m×20 m were selected for investigation.There were 56 species of plants belonging to 50 genera and 42 families in the plots of Zhongshan Road City Park,48 species of plants belonging to 44 genera and 40 families in the plots of Four Seasons Flower Sea City Park,and 69 species of plants belonging to 57 genera and 45 families in the plots of Xiaoyaojin Park.The survey results show that there are following problems in city parks:lack of plant effectiveness,too homogeneous plant community,disharmony between landscape and environment,poor plant maintenance and lack of attention to ecological maintenance.Based on this,the optimization measures are put forward:increasing evergreen plants to avoid no scenery in autumn,developing plants with excellent landscape effects and a variety of colorful plants,paying attention to the shaping of spatial structure and landscape pattern,regularly taking care of plants and their surrounding environment.It is expected to provide some reference for the construction and development of Hefei city parks,ensure the healthy and stable development of city parks,and provide ideas and methods for the improvement of plant landscaping in city parks.展开更多
The paper has introduced ornamental value and application situation of plants of Palmae,and analyzed their collocation methods in landscaping from the perspective of isolated planting,opposite planting,group planting,...The paper has introduced ornamental value and application situation of plants of Palmae,and analyzed their collocation methods in landscaping from the perspective of isolated planting,opposite planting,group planting,linear plating,mass planting and basin planting.It has discussed the application of plants of Palmae in road greening,courtyard environment greening,campus environment greening,park and square environment greening,specialized garden,and waterfront and wetland greening.Based on the survey of plant landscapes of Palmae in Hainan,it has illustrated the main application forms and collocation types of plants of Palmae in Hainan,pointed out insufficiencies of plants landscaping,and proposed some suggestions for improvement,so as to better display landscaping function of plants of Palmae.展开更多
By taking the Riverside Park in Baoding City as an example,based on the analysis of the general situation of the park,the paper considers that it should build plant landscape framework according to local condition,so ...By taking the Riverside Park in Baoding City as an example,based on the analysis of the general situation of the park,the paper considers that it should build plant landscape framework according to local condition,so as to manifest temporal and spatial variation and reflect artistic conception of landscape.Six characteristic scenic spots with remarkable plant landscaping have been selected for the analysis and research of plant landscaping characteristics,aiming to acquire methods for plants processing in riverside landscape belt design.It has pointed out problems existing in riverside plants arrangement and theme's creation,and proposed corresponding reconstruction measures,providing a reference for plant arrangement of urban riverside landscape belt.展开更多
History of bamboo application in Suzhou gardens was reviewed respectively in three stages:Wei and Jin Dynasties,Tang and Song Dynasties,Ming and Qing Dynasties.Bamboo landscapes in such famous classical Suzhou gardens...History of bamboo application in Suzhou gardens was reviewed respectively in three stages:Wei and Jin Dynasties,Tang and Song Dynasties,Ming and Qing Dynasties.Bamboo landscapes in such famous classical Suzhou gardens as Humble Administrator's Garden,Lion Grove,Master-of-Nets Garden and Pavilion of Surging Waves were introduced.Techniques of creating bamboo landscapes in classical Suzhou gardens were analyzed,centering on "pathways in bamboo grove winding to serenity","realization to truth","bamboo shadows on white wall","green bamboos and white stones","listening to bamboo breeze","misty bamboo grove",poetic and pictorial splendor and also musical rhythm of bamboo landscapes were highlighted.展开更多
Current situation of road landscaping in old districts of mountainous cities was analyzed,renovation design principles and basis were proposed. Pengshui County in Chongqing was taken for example to explore renovation ...Current situation of road landscaping in old districts of mountainous cities was analyzed,renovation design principles and basis were proposed. Pengshui County in Chongqing was taken for example to explore renovation design methods,overall concepts and relevant contents of the road landscaping in old districts of mountainous cities,so as to provide references for the renovation design of road landscaping in old districts of modern mountainous cities.展开更多
The landscape tree is an important part of landscape,with a strong visual effect. This paper elaborates and discusses the concept of landscape trees as well as the forms and characteristics of landscaping,and summariz...The landscape tree is an important part of landscape,with a strong visual effect. This paper elaborates and discusses the concept of landscape trees as well as the forms and characteristics of landscaping,and summarizes the rules and features of landscape trees in plant landscaping,in order to provide a reference for the landscape construction practice.展开更多
After the analysis of ecological significance and function of indoor plants decorations in the library,it considers that plants can help to reduce air pollution and purify reading environment and are beneficial to rea...After the analysis of ecological significance and function of indoor plants decorations in the library,it considers that plants can help to reduce air pollution and purify reading environment and are beneficial to reader's physical and psychological health.It emphasizes that plants decorations in the library should follow ecological,aesthetic,practical and economic principle.Then,the selection and arrangement of plant species have been analyzed for different positions in the library.展开更多
Uniqueness of landscaping projects was analyzed,and cost was regarded as an important index evaluating performance of landscaping construction enterprises. Based on reviewing limitation of cost control on landscaping ...Uniqueness of landscaping projects was analyzed,and cost was regarded as an important index evaluating performance of landscaping construction enterprises. Based on reviewing limitation of cost control on landscaping construction enterprises,enhancing construction management,controlling cost reasonably,and reducing project cost were proposed as the foundation and core content of enterprise cost management,and also the key to successful project management.By combining with design practices,suggestions for enhancing construction management of landscaping project,controlling cost and improving profits were given.展开更多
Edible-medicinal plants play an important role in promoting the pharmaceutical industry and the construction of beautiful countryside.With the development trend of industry promoting rural revitalization,the applicati...Edible-medicinal plants play an important role in promoting the pharmaceutical industry and the construction of beautiful countryside.With the development trend of industry promoting rural revitalization,the application of edible-medicinal plants in landscaping is also receiving more and more attention.The present study elaborated the role of edible-medicinal plants and their application principles in landscaping.It stated that the application of edible-medicinal plants in landscaping can improve the preservation and application technology of characteristic edible-medicinal plants in the area of south of the Five Ridges,ensure the sustainable development of edible-medicinal plants and promote the effective connection between poverty alleviation and rural revitalization.展开更多
In this paper,we conduct field investigation and statistical analysis on the plant species of Binjiang Park in Jingzhou City,study the plant landscaping techniques,analyze the current situation of plant arrangement,an...In this paper,we conduct field investigation and statistical analysis on the plant species of Binjiang Park in Jingzhou City,study the plant landscaping techniques,analyze the current situation of plant arrangement,and put forward the corresponding plant landscaping strategies and plant arrangement recommendations.展开更多
With the acceleration of eco-garden city construction,tree resources have been increasingly applied in landscape construction.Combining with the authors' work experience,plant landscaping cases in domestic and for...With the acceleration of eco-garden city construction,tree resources have been increasingly applied in landscape construction.Combining with the authors' work experience,plant landscaping cases in domestic and foreign cities,this paper analyzed the concept of right species for right land and problems in plant landscaping,and took specific cases to explore the application of right species for right land,in order to provide references for the reasonable utilization of indigenous tree resources.展开更多
With the acceleration of urbanization in various places,the landscaping in various provinces and cities has been developed to varying degrees.Therefore,further standardizing the principles of urban greening landscape ...With the acceleration of urbanization in various places,the landscaping in various provinces and cities has been developed to varying degrees.Therefore,further standardizing the principles of urban greening landscape design plays an important role in rationally preparing urban landscaping and highlighting urban characteristics and regional cultural characteristics.From the perspective of the locations of gardens,occupiers identities,the development mode,the design principle and the arrangement of flowers,this paper classified and expounded the key points of contemporary landscaping,aiming to provide reference for the subsequent construction of landscaping and plant arrangement according to local conditions.展开更多
By investigating species, characteristics and landscaping application of colored-leaf species in Guang'an City, this paper proposed suggestions for the application of colored-leaf species in the local area.
Due to the continuous development of urbanization,it had a serious impact on urban ecology.Therefore,techniques to improve the living environment and quality of life in urban areas as well as ways to improve aesthetic...Due to the continuous development of urbanization,it had a serious impact on urban ecology.Therefore,techniques to improve the living environment and quality of life in urban areas as well as ways to improve aesthetics and greening of urban gardens have gradually become the focus of attention.Re-building and arranging the green plant community rationally can effectively improve the quality of people’s living environment.Besides,by maximizing ecological functions,it can better improve the quality of urban environmental.This paper introduces key technologies of green planting construction in urban landscaping projects and suggest ways to improve the urban ecological environment by viewing it from existing problems in the current urban ecological environment.展开更多
To analyze the basic conditions of constant colored-leaved tree species in Tibet, this study applied the "biological five-point method" to investigate the plant communities layer by layer, investigated lands...To analyze the basic conditions of constant colored-leaved tree species in Tibet, this study applied the "biological five-point method" to investigate the plant communities layer by layer, investigated landscape plant species and their landscaping application in Tibet. The results showed that(a) there are 40 constant color-leaved species(including varieties) in Tibet, belonging to 35 genera, 22 families, including 26 tree species and 16 shrub species. In terms of color, 22 species are yellow, 9 purple, 7 red and 2 others, occupying 55.00%, 22.50%, 17.50% and 5.00% of the total constant color-leaved species, respectively.(b) In the tree layer, the species ranking the top 2 of the importance value list are Prunus cerasifera Ehrhar f. atropurpurea Rehd. and Photiniax serrulata ‘Rubens' with an importance value of 26.063 and 9.035; in the shrub layer, the species ranking the top 3 of the importance value list are Ligustrum × vicaryi Hort, Berberis thunbergi var. atropurpurea Chenault, Platycladus orientalis cv. Aurea Nana with an importance value of 22.577, 18.987 and 10.529.(c) The most-applied species belong to the Rosaceae(9), Leguminosae(5), and Oleaceae(3), accounting for 22.50%, 12.50% and 7.50% of the total investigated constant color-leaved species, respectively.(d) Most of the investigated species grow well, but some of them including Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea Chenault grow moderately, Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum, Aucuba chinensis var. iegata grow poorly, and the causes of poor growth should be explored further or application of these species should be controlled. In addition, pertinent suggestions were put forward in view of major problems in the application of constant color-leaved species in Tibet.展开更多
There are a variety of woody climbing plants distributed widely in Chongqing City, and they are loved by landscape designers due to their special form and saving space. In respect of actual application,there is a big ...There are a variety of woody climbing plants distributed widely in Chongqing City, and they are loved by landscape designers due to their special form and saving space. In respect of actual application,there is a big difference between various species of woody climbing plants in terms of proportion. In this paper, woody climbing plants in Chongqing City were investigated. The results show that there are74 species of woody climbing plants suitable for landscape in Chongqing City. The research can provide reference for the application of woody climbing plants in landscape greening in Chongqing City in future.展开更多
Taking the anaerobic digestion products of sludge as the object, through the analysis on the development of garden substrate market at home and abroad and the development status of horticultural products from the anae...Taking the anaerobic digestion products of sludge as the object, through the analysis on the development of garden substrate market at home and abroad and the development status of horticultural products from the anaerobic digestion products, the direction for the utilization of the anaerobic digestion products of sludge was pointed out. Based on the demand of Chongqing’s garden market, this paper analyzed the potential utilization of sludge anaerobic digestion products in Chongqing, and briefly introduced the research status of landscaping utilization of sludge anaerobic digestion products in Chongqing, in order to provide reference for the industry.展开更多
The aesthetic quality of most of the universities’ campus environment in Nigeria deserves attention considering the inadequate, misused and mismanagement of the campuses’ open spaces. This has exerted a major strain...The aesthetic quality of most of the universities’ campus environment in Nigeria deserves attention considering the inadequate, misused and mismanagement of the campuses’ open spaces. This has exerted a major strain on the welfare and productivity of people (staff and students) in the universities. This study identifies the evolving positive roles of landscape in campus space management with a particular reference to the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Random sampling method was adopted to collect data and information from the students, staff and heads of Planning and Horticulture Units of the institution. The results show that, challenges facing landscape planning in the university include inadequate finance, inadequate facilities, management problem and attitudinal problem of landscape users. The study recommends proper use and management of open space, landscape elements, outdoor rooms with various spatial qualities, and provision of enough funds to Planning and Horticulture units for landscape planning and environmental improvements.展开更多
Tree plantation and forest restoration are the major strategies for enhancing terrestrial carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change.The Grain for Green Project in China has positively impacted global carbon s...Tree plantation and forest restoration are the major strategies for enhancing terrestrial carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change.The Grain for Green Project in China has positively impacted global carbon sequestration and the trend towards fragmentation of plantation forests.Limited studies have been conducted on changes in plantation biomass and stand structure caused by fragmentation,and the effect of fragmentation on the carbon storage of plantation forests remains unclear.This study evaluated the differences between carbon storage and stand structure in black locust forests in fragmented and continuous landscape in the Ansai District,China and discussed the effects of ecological significance of four landscape indices on carbon storage and tree density.We used structural equation modelling to explore the direct and indirect effects of fragmentation,edge,abiotic factors,and stand structure on above-ground carbon storage.Diameter at breast height(DBH)in fragmented forests was 53.3%thicker,tree density was 40.9%lower,and carbon storage was 49.8%higher than those in continuous forests;for all given DBH>10 cm,the trees in fragmented forests were shorter than those in continuous forests.The patch area had a negative impact on carbon storage,i.e.,the higher the degree of fragmentation,the lower the density of the tree;and fragmentation and distance to edge(DTE)directly increased canopy coverage.However,canopy coverage directly decreased carbon storage,and fragmentation directly increased carbon storage and tree density.In non-commercial forests,fragmentation reduces the carbon storage potential of plantation,and the influence of patch area,edge,and patchy connection on plantation should be considered when follow-up trees are planted and for the plantation management.Thus,expanding the area of plantation patches,repairing the edges of complex-shaped patches,enhancing the connectivity of similar patches,and applying nutrients to plantation forests at regular intervals are recommended in fragmented areas of the Loess Plateau.展开更多
基金Sponsored by Undergraduate Innovation Training Program Support Project of Anhui Province(S202112216139)Key Project of Scientific Research Project(Natural Science)of Colleges and Universities in Anhui Province(2022AH051861)+1 种基金Research Team Project of Anhui Xinhua University(kytd202202)Building Structure Key Laboratory Project of Colleges and Universities in Anhui Province(KLBSZD202105).
文摘Driven by the concept of landscaping,this paper analyzed the impact of plant diversity on landscaping function,arrangement methods and community structure by taking plot sampling method as the experimental axis and 3 urban parks in Hefei as the blueprint.Six plots with the size of 20 m×20 m were selected for investigation.There were 56 species of plants belonging to 50 genera and 42 families in the plots of Zhongshan Road City Park,48 species of plants belonging to 44 genera and 40 families in the plots of Four Seasons Flower Sea City Park,and 69 species of plants belonging to 57 genera and 45 families in the plots of Xiaoyaojin Park.The survey results show that there are following problems in city parks:lack of plant effectiveness,too homogeneous plant community,disharmony between landscape and environment,poor plant maintenance and lack of attention to ecological maintenance.Based on this,the optimization measures are put forward:increasing evergreen plants to avoid no scenery in autumn,developing plants with excellent landscape effects and a variety of colorful plants,paying attention to the shaping of spatial structure and landscape pattern,regularly taking care of plants and their surrounding environment.It is expected to provide some reference for the construction and development of Hefei city parks,ensure the healthy and stable development of city parks,and provide ideas and methods for the improvement of plant landscaping in city parks.
基金Supported by National Science Foundation of Hainan Province (3208127)
文摘The paper has introduced ornamental value and application situation of plants of Palmae,and analyzed their collocation methods in landscaping from the perspective of isolated planting,opposite planting,group planting,linear plating,mass planting and basin planting.It has discussed the application of plants of Palmae in road greening,courtyard environment greening,campus environment greening,park and square environment greening,specialized garden,and waterfront and wetland greening.Based on the survey of plant landscapes of Palmae in Hainan,it has illustrated the main application forms and collocation types of plants of Palmae in Hainan,pointed out insufficiencies of plants landscaping,and proposed some suggestions for improvement,so as to better display landscaping function of plants of Palmae.
文摘By taking the Riverside Park in Baoding City as an example,based on the analysis of the general situation of the park,the paper considers that it should build plant landscape framework according to local condition,so as to manifest temporal and spatial variation and reflect artistic conception of landscape.Six characteristic scenic spots with remarkable plant landscaping have been selected for the analysis and research of plant landscaping characteristics,aiming to acquire methods for plants processing in riverside landscape belt design.It has pointed out problems existing in riverside plants arrangement and theme's creation,and proposed corresponding reconstruction measures,providing a reference for plant arrangement of urban riverside landscape belt.
文摘History of bamboo application in Suzhou gardens was reviewed respectively in three stages:Wei and Jin Dynasties,Tang and Song Dynasties,Ming and Qing Dynasties.Bamboo landscapes in such famous classical Suzhou gardens as Humble Administrator's Garden,Lion Grove,Master-of-Nets Garden and Pavilion of Surging Waves were introduced.Techniques of creating bamboo landscapes in classical Suzhou gardens were analyzed,centering on "pathways in bamboo grove winding to serenity","realization to truth","bamboo shadows on white wall","green bamboos and white stones","listening to bamboo breeze","misty bamboo grove",poetic and pictorial splendor and also musical rhythm of bamboo landscapes were highlighted.
文摘Current situation of road landscaping in old districts of mountainous cities was analyzed,renovation design principles and basis were proposed. Pengshui County in Chongqing was taken for example to explore renovation design methods,overall concepts and relevant contents of the road landscaping in old districts of mountainous cities,so as to provide references for the renovation design of road landscaping in old districts of modern mountainous cities.
基金Supported by Humanities and Social Sciences Project of Hubei Provincial Department of Education(14Q033)Social Science Fund Project of Yangtze University(2013csq009)
文摘The landscape tree is an important part of landscape,with a strong visual effect. This paper elaborates and discusses the concept of landscape trees as well as the forms and characteristics of landscaping,and summarizes the rules and features of landscape trees in plant landscaping,in order to provide a reference for the landscape construction practice.
文摘After the analysis of ecological significance and function of indoor plants decorations in the library,it considers that plants can help to reduce air pollution and purify reading environment and are beneficial to reader's physical and psychological health.It emphasizes that plants decorations in the library should follow ecological,aesthetic,practical and economic principle.Then,the selection and arrangement of plant species have been analyzed for different positions in the library.
文摘Uniqueness of landscaping projects was analyzed,and cost was regarded as an important index evaluating performance of landscaping construction enterprises. Based on reviewing limitation of cost control on landscaping construction enterprises,enhancing construction management,controlling cost reasonably,and reducing project cost were proposed as the foundation and core content of enterprise cost management,and also the key to successful project management.By combining with design practices,suggestions for enhancing construction management of landscaping project,controlling cost and improving profits were given.
基金2021 Special Fund Project for Science and Technology Innovation Strategy of Guangdong Province(Cultivation of Science and Technology Innovation for University Students)"Research on Collection and Application of Germplasm Resources of Lingnan Edible-Medicinal Plants in the Implementation of Rural Revitalization Strategy"(pdjh2021b0940).
文摘Edible-medicinal plants play an important role in promoting the pharmaceutical industry and the construction of beautiful countryside.With the development trend of industry promoting rural revitalization,the application of edible-medicinal plants in landscaping is also receiving more and more attention.The present study elaborated the role of edible-medicinal plants and their application principles in landscaping.It stated that the application of edible-medicinal plants in landscaping can improve the preservation and application technology of characteristic edible-medicinal plants in the area of south of the Five Ridges,ensure the sustainable development of edible-medicinal plants and promote the effective connection between poverty alleviation and rural revitalization.
文摘In this paper,we conduct field investigation and statistical analysis on the plant species of Binjiang Park in Jingzhou City,study the plant landscaping techniques,analyze the current situation of plant arrangement,and put forward the corresponding plant landscaping strategies and plant arrangement recommendations.
文摘With the acceleration of eco-garden city construction,tree resources have been increasingly applied in landscape construction.Combining with the authors' work experience,plant landscaping cases in domestic and foreign cities,this paper analyzed the concept of right species for right land and problems in plant landscaping,and took specific cases to explore the application of right species for right land,in order to provide references for the reasonable utilization of indigenous tree resources.
文摘With the acceleration of urbanization in various places,the landscaping in various provinces and cities has been developed to varying degrees.Therefore,further standardizing the principles of urban greening landscape design plays an important role in rationally preparing urban landscaping and highlighting urban characteristics and regional cultural characteristics.From the perspective of the locations of gardens,occupiers identities,the development mode,the design principle and the arrangement of flowers,this paper classified and expounded the key points of contemporary landscaping,aiming to provide reference for the subsequent construction of landscaping and plant arrangement according to local conditions.
基金Sponsored by Research Program of Sichuan Provincial Department of Education(14ZB0390)
文摘By investigating species, characteristics and landscaping application of colored-leaf species in Guang'an City, this paper proposed suggestions for the application of colored-leaf species in the local area.
文摘Due to the continuous development of urbanization,it had a serious impact on urban ecology.Therefore,techniques to improve the living environment and quality of life in urban areas as well as ways to improve aesthetics and greening of urban gardens have gradually become the focus of attention.Re-building and arranging the green plant community rationally can effectively improve the quality of people’s living environment.Besides,by maximizing ecological functions,it can better improve the quality of urban environmental.This paper introduces key technologies of green planting construction in urban landscaping projects and suggest ways to improve the urban ecological environment by viewing it from existing problems in the current urban ecological environment.
基金Sponsored by Key Program of National Sci-tech Support Plan(2013BAJ03B00)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51568059)
文摘To analyze the basic conditions of constant colored-leaved tree species in Tibet, this study applied the "biological five-point method" to investigate the plant communities layer by layer, investigated landscape plant species and their landscaping application in Tibet. The results showed that(a) there are 40 constant color-leaved species(including varieties) in Tibet, belonging to 35 genera, 22 families, including 26 tree species and 16 shrub species. In terms of color, 22 species are yellow, 9 purple, 7 red and 2 others, occupying 55.00%, 22.50%, 17.50% and 5.00% of the total constant color-leaved species, respectively.(b) In the tree layer, the species ranking the top 2 of the importance value list are Prunus cerasifera Ehrhar f. atropurpurea Rehd. and Photiniax serrulata ‘Rubens' with an importance value of 26.063 and 9.035; in the shrub layer, the species ranking the top 3 of the importance value list are Ligustrum × vicaryi Hort, Berberis thunbergi var. atropurpurea Chenault, Platycladus orientalis cv. Aurea Nana with an importance value of 22.577, 18.987 and 10.529.(c) The most-applied species belong to the Rosaceae(9), Leguminosae(5), and Oleaceae(3), accounting for 22.50%, 12.50% and 7.50% of the total investigated constant color-leaved species, respectively.(d) Most of the investigated species grow well, but some of them including Berberis thunbergii var. atropurpurea Chenault grow moderately, Loropetalum chinense var. rubrum, Aucuba chinensis var. iegata grow poorly, and the causes of poor growth should be explored further or application of these species should be controlled. In addition, pertinent suggestions were put forward in view of major problems in the application of constant color-leaved species in Tibet.
文摘There are a variety of woody climbing plants distributed widely in Chongqing City, and they are loved by landscape designers due to their special form and saving space. In respect of actual application,there is a big difference between various species of woody climbing plants in terms of proportion. In this paper, woody climbing plants in Chongqing City were investigated. The results show that there are74 species of woody climbing plants suitable for landscape in Chongqing City. The research can provide reference for the application of woody climbing plants in landscape greening in Chongqing City in future.
基金Supported by Project "Synergistic Anaerobic Digestion Technology of Municipal Sewage Sludge and Incineration Plant Landfill Leachate and Its Productivity Test" of Chongqing Water Asset Management Co.Ltd
文摘Taking the anaerobic digestion products of sludge as the object, through the analysis on the development of garden substrate market at home and abroad and the development status of horticultural products from the anaerobic digestion products, the direction for the utilization of the anaerobic digestion products of sludge was pointed out. Based on the demand of Chongqing’s garden market, this paper analyzed the potential utilization of sludge anaerobic digestion products in Chongqing, and briefly introduced the research status of landscaping utilization of sludge anaerobic digestion products in Chongqing, in order to provide reference for the industry.
文摘The aesthetic quality of most of the universities’ campus environment in Nigeria deserves attention considering the inadequate, misused and mismanagement of the campuses’ open spaces. This has exerted a major strain on the welfare and productivity of people (staff and students) in the universities. This study identifies the evolving positive roles of landscape in campus space management with a particular reference to the Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Random sampling method was adopted to collect data and information from the students, staff and heads of Planning and Horticulture Units of the institution. The results show that, challenges facing landscape planning in the university include inadequate finance, inadequate facilities, management problem and attitudinal problem of landscape users. The study recommends proper use and management of open space, landscape elements, outdoor rooms with various spatial qualities, and provision of enough funds to Planning and Horticulture units for landscape planning and environmental improvements.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32201429)the College of Landscape Architecture and Art,Northwest A&F University,China.
文摘Tree plantation and forest restoration are the major strategies for enhancing terrestrial carbon sequestration and mitigating climate change.The Grain for Green Project in China has positively impacted global carbon sequestration and the trend towards fragmentation of plantation forests.Limited studies have been conducted on changes in plantation biomass and stand structure caused by fragmentation,and the effect of fragmentation on the carbon storage of plantation forests remains unclear.This study evaluated the differences between carbon storage and stand structure in black locust forests in fragmented and continuous landscape in the Ansai District,China and discussed the effects of ecological significance of four landscape indices on carbon storage and tree density.We used structural equation modelling to explore the direct and indirect effects of fragmentation,edge,abiotic factors,and stand structure on above-ground carbon storage.Diameter at breast height(DBH)in fragmented forests was 53.3%thicker,tree density was 40.9%lower,and carbon storage was 49.8%higher than those in continuous forests;for all given DBH>10 cm,the trees in fragmented forests were shorter than those in continuous forests.The patch area had a negative impact on carbon storage,i.e.,the higher the degree of fragmentation,the lower the density of the tree;and fragmentation and distance to edge(DTE)directly increased canopy coverage.However,canopy coverage directly decreased carbon storage,and fragmentation directly increased carbon storage and tree density.In non-commercial forests,fragmentation reduces the carbon storage potential of plantation,and the influence of patch area,edge,and patchy connection on plantation should be considered when follow-up trees are planted and for the plantation management.Thus,expanding the area of plantation patches,repairing the edges of complex-shaped patches,enhancing the connectivity of similar patches,and applying nutrients to plantation forests at regular intervals are recommended in fragmented areas of the Loess Plateau.
