Land use change in China boosts ecosystem service values by billions.
Land use change in China can impact ecosystem services. By studying land use changes from 2010 to 2020, researchers found that total ecosystem service values increased significantly. The areas with higher ecosystem service values were mainly in northeastern and southern China, while lower values were in northwestern China. The increase in ecosystem service values was due to forest growth and woodland expansion in certain regions. This information can help land managers make informed decisions.