Landscape ecology, dynamics and ecosystem services of riparian forest corridor: the case study of Yasothorn, Thailand

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Author listKiatkamon Nilapornkun

Publisherคณะสถาปัตยกรรมศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม

Publication year2025

Volume number12

Issue number1

ISSNE-journal ISSN: 2351-0935

LanguagesEnglish-United States (EN-US)


Abstract

Riparian forest (RF) distributes along riverbanks, considered part of the river-floodplain system, provides longitudinal, lateral and vertical connectivity, as well as numerous ecological functions and ecosystem services (ES). In Yasothorn, many communities sustain their livelihoods through  agriculture, freshwater fishing, and benefits derived from ES. This study aims to identify the structure and dynamics of RF, ES benefits to agrarian communities, and monitor changes using two main methods: (1) classifying  landscape structures, detecting  FPD extents, and riparian coverage through remote sensing, and (2) conducting field observation. The results indicate that RF predominantly located within an extensive floodplain ranging from  3.00-8.00 kilometers. The expansion and contraction of RF coverage are directly correlated with the occurrence of FPD. Ecosystem services from RF are essential for food security, the continuation of livelihoods, and household economy. The Loss of RF is primarily caused by land cover change for farmlands, reservoirs, and urban development, as well as FPD alteration due to dams and roads. These changes have significantly impacted the availability of natural foods sources and benefits derived from natural capital.


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