CERN has 20 years of experience monitoring and researching Chinese ecosystems through its network of 42 stations. It conducts long-term experiments on issues like nutrient management, habitat restoration, and climate change impacts. CERN also demonstrates ecosystem management models, such as controlling soil and water loss on the Loess Plateau and restoring degraded grasslands. The speaker hopes to strengthen collaborations between CERN and other international networks through joint projects, staff exchanges, and workshops.
1. Chinese Ecosystem Research Network:Chinese Ecosystem Research Network:
20-year experiences and lessons of Synthesis20-year experiences and lessons of Synthesis
Luguang Jiang, Associate Professor
Chinese Ecosystem Research Network,
Chinese Academy of Sciences
jianglg@igsnrr.ac.cn
2. Chinese Ecosystem Research
Network (CERN)
CERN has gained 20 years of
experiences in
Monitoring,
Research,
Demonstration, and
Policy support.
•42 stations, 5 sub-
centers and 1 synthesis
research center. Over
2000 scientists.
3. Function 1: Monitoring
Meteorological and atmospheric conditions
Soil physiochemical characteristics
Biological features: biomass, LAI, DBH, community
structure
Hydrological processes
CERN
5. Experiments of nutrient managementExperiments of nutrient management
NK(chemcial
fertilizer)
NPK(chemical
fertilizer)
½chemical fertilizer+½organic
fertilizer
CK(non-
application of
fertilizers)
PK(chemic
al fertilizer)
OM(organic
fertilizer)
NP(chemical
fertilizer)
N: 150kgN/hm2
/season ; P: wheat 75kg(P2O5)/hm2
corn 60 kg/hm2
; K: 75kg (K2O) /hm2
/season ;
Organic fertilizer: 5000 kg/hm2
/season(7200~8400 kg /hm2
straw for composting) , complement NPK with chemical
Fengqiu StationFengqiu Station :: long-term experiments on fertilizerlong-term experiments on fertilizer
application(1989~ )application(1989~ ) :: addressing the sustainability of applying fertilizers foraddressing the sustainability of applying fertilizers for
crop ecosystem on a long-term basiscrop ecosystem on a long-term basis
6. Habitat experiment
Artificial wetland experiment
Eco-fishery experiment
MonitoringMonitoring andand experiments of Lakeexperiments of Lake ecosystemecosystem
8. CERN
Demonstration
bases on ecosystem
use and
conservation
Network on experiments
of soil fertility and
fertilizer use
Network on experiments
of soil fertility and
fertilizer use
Network on research of
cropland ecosystem water
cycling and use in northern
China
Network on research of
cropland ecosystem water
cycling and use in northern
China
Network on demonstration
of agricultural
technological models and
experiments
Network on demonstration
of agricultural
technological models and
experiments
Forest biodiversity
monitoring and
research network
Forest biodiversity
monitoring and
research network
Platform of monitoring and
control experiments on
terrestrial aquatic areas
and bay ecological
processes
Platform of monitoring and
control experiments on
terrestrial aquatic areas
and bay ecological
processes
Network on experiments
and demonstration of
degraded ecosystems
restoration
Network on experiments
and demonstration of
degraded ecosystems
restoration
ChinaFLUXChinaFLUX
Atmospheric
environmental
changes
monitoring network
Atmospheric
environmental
changes
monitoring network
Platform of climate
change field
control
experiments
Platform of climate
change field
control
experiments
Platform of global
change terrestrial
transects system
Platform of global
change terrestrial
transects system
Network-based long-term ecosystem
monitoring and research
CERN has implemented network-based monitoring, experiment and research
at national scale, led the development of ecological network system in China,
and promoted the growth of ILTER network
CERN has implemented network-based monitoring, experiment and research
at national scale, led the development of ecological network system in China,
and promoted the growth of ILTER network
3 research bases , 10 dedicated sub-
networks on observation and research
Research bases
on ecosystem
restoration
9. Function 2: Research
Core research areasCore research areas
1.Ecosystem biogenic
elements and water cycle process
2.Response and adaptation of
ecosystems to global climate
change
3.Biodiversity conservation
and use of biological resources
4.Ecosystem restoration and
sustainability
5.Impacts of human activities
on ecosystem structure and
functions
6.Application of ecological
monitoring, modeling and eco-
informatics
11. CERNCERN 的技 研 、模式集成与 示范体系术 发 试验的技 研 、模式集成与 示范体系术 发 试验
CERN won the First Prize for the National
Scientific Progress Award of China in 2012
12. Technologies for water and soil
conservation:
anti-erosion of slopes and gullies,
irrigation with collected rainwater
economic forests and fruit,
combination of crops and fruit
Technologies for restoring vegetation:
focusing on native plants,
supplemented with human
intervention to naturally restore the
vegetation
Control of water
and soil loss in
Loess Plateau
the improved landscape in
Zhifanggou, Ansai
Grain for Green in
Yan’an, Shaanxi
Province
Disseminated to 1.957M mu in Loess
Plateau, generating additional economic
benefits of RMB 650M, and expanded to
120M mu in northern Shaanxi Province,
with significant ecological benefit
Case 1Case 1 :: Model of controlling water and soil lossModel of controlling water and soil loss
in Loess Plateauin Loess Plateau
13. Key technologies :
fencing enclosure
delayed grazing
enclosure for seeding and
application of fertilizer
Key technologies :
cutting grass and
grazing by turn
rotational grazing
Key technologies :
grain for green Desertification
control with biological grids
mixed sowing of various
grasses
technology of
rotational grazing
technology for fencing
enclosure
technology of desertification
control with biological grids
These technologies are disseminated to more than 90 M mu in Inner Mongolia, generating a
total economic benefit of RMB 1.48 Chinese Yuan.
1/3 for
restoring
1/3 for
protection
1/3 for use
Case 2 : Model of restoring the degraded grassland,
protecting and using the grassland in Inner Mongolia
Case 2 : Model of restoring the degraded grassland,
protecting and using the grassland in Inner Mongolia
14. CaseCase 33 :: Model of sand-dune fixation with vegetation inModel of sand-dune fixation with vegetation in
arid areas, northwestern Chinaarid areas, northwestern China
successionofbiologicalsoil
crust
successionofvegetation
communities
re-distributionregulation
Sand-fixed vegetation
Cryptogamae,
herbal and shallow
root sub-shrubs
Dominant shrub
communities
reducedsoilwatercontent
15. 1 15
Pure forest+ native trees
Pure forest + shrubs
ecological renovation
with artificial forests
Heshan Model in Guangdong
ecological restoration by
plantation in red soil
Qianyanzhou Model in Jiangxi
multi-layered agriculture: grass, fruit, crops and fish ponds
Case 4Case 4 :: ReforestationReforestation iinn Southern ChinaSouthern China
16. demonstration area of
controlling algae with fish
demonstration area
of controlling algae
with shellfish
area of removing
algae by
flocculation
technology of
removing waves with
ecological means
technology of
ecological enclosure
area of restoring
floating-leaved
plants
the area of restoring
submerged plants
total P reduced by 30%, total N reduced by 20%
coverage rate of aquatic plants grew by 30%, transparency increased by 50cm,
Magnified to Taihu Lake, Wuli Lake, and Huizhou West Lake.
Case 5Case 5 :: Model of restoring the habitat for aquaticModel of restoring the habitat for aquatic
plants in lakesplants in lakes
To change the traditional
practice of directly restoring
the aquatic plants
To focus on improving the
habitat for such plants
To integrate the
technologies of improving
sunshine, removing wind
waves, controlling blue
algae and adjusting fish
population
Results :
oncepts and technologies :
17. Mainstreaming CERN in iLTER CommunitiesMainstreaming CERN in iLTER Communities
1988 CERN established
1993 CERN Join ILTER, CERN World Bank Loan stated
ILTER East Asia and Pacific Regional Chair2003
China FLUX as a member of FluxNet2004
TA to ecological site in Mongolia2007
ILTER Vice chair, TA to 5 Middle East countries2009
UNEP-CAS International Ecosystem
Management Partnership
2011
2000 CERN World Bank Loan ended
US-Chair Joint Research Center2006
Phase I:
1993-2002
Mainstreamin
g
Phase I:
1993-2002
Mainstreamin
g
Phase II:
2003-2007
Asia Network
Phase II:
2003-2007
Asia Network
Phase III :
2007-Present
Go outside
Phase III :
2007-Present
Go outside
18. Each year over 200 scholars from abroad for scientific
exchange and collaboration
19. PotentialPotential JJointoint CollaborationsCollaborations
• Both at network and site levels
• Joint project development
China side: funding from NSFC, CAS, and MOST
• Exchange of staff and postgraduate students
China side: China Oversea Scholarship
• Joint workshops
China side: INTECOL 2017 (Beijing)
• Joint publications
• …….
20. Summary
20
• CERN’s missions are ecosystem monitoring,
research and better ecosystem management
• CERN would like to learn from colleagues in this
meeting, i.e. biodiversity monitoring, data
management, new approaches for ecological
research
• We have potential to work together at network
and site levels for joint research, staff exchanges
and joint workshops
Joint hands for next generation of
ecosystem monitoring and
observations!
Notes de l'éditeur
What is Climate Change Adaptation? Implementation of climate change mitigation measures needs time Applicability of climate change adaptation is increasingly recognized Focus needs to be on community based adaptation, and local government policy options A few steps on climate change adaptation include: preliminary climate risk assessment, assess priorities and plan follow-up, raise awareness, establish and enhance partnership, highlight climate related vulnerability with other actors, document and share experiences, and promote advocacy for adaptive actions. Mitigating biodiversity loss As global climate change accelerates, the distribution of plants and animals across Australia will change. Terrestrial ecosystems and the climate system are closely coupled, and climate change will have significant impacts on ecosystem structure and function. Identifying how biodiversity will change, the extent to which species and ecosystems can adapt, and the key factors affecting species resilience and adjustment is vital. Our response to these issues will determine what changes need to be made to prevent major biodiversity loss. Research capabilities • Understanding, monitoring, and forecasting changes in species distribution, assemblages, forest structure and key ecological processes, such as nutrient cycling • Managing species loss in modified and fragmented landscapes – particularly the use of landscape modelling to determine how to connect remnant flora and fauna populations and minimise biodiversity loss • Identifying habitat corridors that serve as migratory pathways for threatened species, and that facilitate changes in species distribution and abundance in the face of changing climatic conditions • Providing baseline information to improve the adaptive management capacity of resource managers in the conservation, forestry, and natural resource management sectors Outcomes • Expanded ability of State agencies to predict and proactively manage conservation, forestry, and natural resources to avoid non-recoverable impacts from a changing climate • Provision of baseline information to enable land managers to identify strategic areas across environmental gradients where linkages and stepping stones could assist species persistence within the landscape • Guidelines and priorities for the management and restoration of native vegetation that enhance ecosystem resilience in the face of multiple climate change impacts (including warming, increased aridity and fire, and increased storm severity) • Development of effective forest management and biodiversity conservation procedures to meet the economic, environmental and social needs of future generations
Evolution of black soils in North-Eastern China C and N cycles and their environmental impact Water movement in SPAC Allelopathy in plants and its role in eco-prevention against weeds Eco-chemical behavior of chemical fertilizers and pesticide pollution & biological restoration of polluted croplands
Over 20 years’ ongoing development, CERN has successfully formed three research bases on ecological restoration, global change, ecosystem use and conservation, and 10 dedicated sub-networks by integrating ecosystem monitoring, research and demonstration. In addition, it has implemented network-based monitoring, experiment and research at national scale, led the development of ecological network system and promoted the growth of ILTER network
1 Modern highly-efficient eco-agriculture 2 Grassland use and management 3 Control of water and soil loss and desertification 4 Eutrophication control of lakes 张黎 沙地综合治理三分模式 天然草地利用二分模式 家畜饲养两段模式 草地资源经营置换模式 四节两增一网 盐碱土生物改良三段模式 棉花“双层双珠”模式 蓝藻生长模拟模型 湖泊富营养化与蓝藻监控 生境改良技术 水土流失综合治理模式 人工植被近自然经营模式 山地林 - 果 - 经作 - 草 - 畜 - 鱼立体综合利用模式 人工经济纯林生态改造模式 植被恢复三段模式 非常规水资源利用模式
Synthesis Center and Sub-centers : Seeking funding; making overall research plans; Instrument calibration; data management and sharing; Training Course Including: Academician, Professor, Asso. Professor, technician, Post-doctors, Ph.D student, MS, Visiting students Field Stations: Local technician for daily maintenance, data collection and site specific observation and monitoring.