Cropland Expansion Masks Ecological Degradation: The Unsustainable Greening of China’s Drylands

In recent years, China’s “greening” trend has drawn great attention. However, does this truly represent ecological improvement? This study aims to figure it out on the mountain–oasis–desert ecosystem in the rid region of Northwest China. By first exploring the vegetation changes and the influence of...

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Main Authors: Nan Zhao, Lan Du, Shengchuan Tian, Bin Zhang, Xinjun Zheng, Yan Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/5/1162
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