Spatio-temporal evolution of habitat quality and its influencing factors in karst areas based on the InVEST model.

ABSTRACT: The Critical Karst Zone provides rich natural resources and is an important habitat for the survival and development of the world's human population. Meanwhile, urbanization processes have disrupted the structure and function of natural ecosystems, endangering biodiversity and habitats. However, existing studies have few frequently explored the combined effects of the natural environment and human activities on changes in habitat quality. This article uses the InVEST model and the GeoDetector method to analyze the changes in landscape patterns, spatiotemporal evolution of habitat quality, and their driving factors in karst areas. The results show that: (i) From 1990 to 2020, forest, cropland, and grassland fluctuated sharply, while the building and waters area showed an exponential upward

SUBMITTER: Ma C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11906070 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature