ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Ecosystem Health Evaluation of Shandianhe
National Wetland Park Based
on a Pressure-State-Response Model
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Hebei Minzu Normal University, Chengde, 067000, China
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Collaborative Innovation Center for Wetland Conservation and Green Development of Hebei Province,
Hengshui 053000, China
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National Ecological Quality Comprehensive Monitoring Station of Agro-pastoral Ecotone in Bashang Hebei
(Grassland), Chengde 067000, China
Submission date: 2024-04-08
Final revision date: 2024-04-15
Acceptance date: 2024-04-18
Online publication date: 2024-09-03
Corresponding author
Wu Dayong
Collaborative Innovation Center for Wetland Conservation and Green Development of Hebei Province,
Hengshui 053000, China
Liu Yufeng
Hebei Minzu Normal University, No. 2 xueyuan street, 067000, Chengde, China
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ABSTRACT
Located on the southern edge of the Inner Mongolia Plateau in China, the Shandianhe National
Wetland Park (SNWP) serves as a crucial stopover for migratory birds in the East Asia-Australasia
Flyway. Given the high sensitivity to human interference and the fragile environment, an efficient
method of health assessment is essential for the sustainable development of the wetland. This study
established a comprehensive health index for the SNWP by utilizing the pressure-state-response model
and selecting nineteen evaluation indicators with weights determined through the analytic hierarchy
process. By employing a fuzzy comprehension evaluation method, we conducted a thorough evaluation
of the current wetland health. The results indicate that the SNWP’s health status was classified as
“sub-healthy”, with a comprehensive evaluation index of 3.4177. The state and response layers scored
3.9048 and 3.2605, respectively, both indicating a “sub-healthy” condition, while the pressure layer
scored 2.2397, signifying an “unhealthy” state. The study identifies climate drought, grazing, and
decreased bird habitat functionality as the primary constraints on the ecological health of the SNWP.
This research not only offers a framework for assessing wetland ecosystems in similar regions but also
contributes valuable scientific insights for the protection and management of wetlands across China,
aiding in compliance with international wetland conventions.