The spatial organization of ecosystem services in river‐floodplains

摘要: River-floodplains are hotspots for many ecosystem services (ES), and thus, understanding how these spatially organized along river systems is essential. General principles from river-floodplain ecology may provide guidance spatial patterns, yet such concepts have rarely been incorporated into assessments of ES. Using a lens riverine concepts, we contrasted floodplain ES capacity diversity (orchard production, forage carbon storage, paddle route quality, fish capacity) vary with longitudinal position. High resolution aerial photography (2006) facilitated detection features contributing to the production We also determined reach types linked found that varied considerably position type. Agricultural was concentrated in lower reaches, high-quality routes middle-lower storage upper reaches. Furthermore, highest lowland Our results suggest can improve ES, increase our relationships among biological thus help us better manage some key trade-offs.