New ecological security pattern in China protects vital ecosystems and water sources.
The researchers studied how to create a plan to protect the environment and promote economic development in Fengxian County, China. They used data on ecosystem services and ecological sensitivity to identify important areas and create pathways for wildlife. The plan includes barriers to protect key areas and zones for different activities. They found that the most important ecological areas are near rivers and water sources, and the wildlife pathways are in less developed regions. This plan can help protect important land and improve the environment in small, underdeveloped counties.