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In order to investigate the dynamic evolution of the sandy land-lake-vegetation landscape in Songnen Sandy Land (SSL) and its response to climate change and human activities, the distribution pattern, evolution, and driving mechanisms of the landscape were analyzed based on Landsat satellite images and meteorological and socio-economic data during 1980–2020. The results indicate that the area of sandy land exhibited an upward fluctuation during the last 40 yr, with a net increase of 251.75 km2 at an increment rate of 3.80%/10 yr. The lake area also exhibited an upward fluctuation, with a net increase of 1200.95 km2 at an increment rate of 20.42%/10 yr. Vegetation coverage decreased by 2633.30 km2, with areas of low vegetation coverage exhibiting a trend of initial decline and subsequent increase, areas of medium vegetation coverage showed an upward fluctuation, and areas of high vegetation coverage showed a trend of initial increase and subsequent decrease, with overall changes of −0.67%/yr, 1.12%/yr, and 0.17%/yr, respectively. The relationships between sandy land, lakes, and vegetation coverage were significant, with areas of sandy land and low vegetation coverage showing the strongest correlation. The dynamic evolution of landscape is controlled by regional climatic and socio-economic factors, with socio-economic factors as the first principal component contributing up to 59.64%.
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Du, H., Hasi, E. Sandy Land-lake-vegetation Landscape of Songnen Sandy Land of China: Pattern, Process and Mechanism. Chin. Geogr. Sci. 32, 580–591 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11769-022-1287-z
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