Article: Temporal and spatial pattern of vegetation community diversity in Henan section of the Yellow River Basin based on remote sensing and ecological model Journal: International Journal of Environmental Engineering (IJEE) 2026 Vol.14 No.6 pp.1 - 24 Abstract: Henan section of the Yellow River Basin lies in transition zone between warm-temperate and northern subtropical zones. Its vegetation communities exhibit significant spatial and temporal heterogeneity under combined influence of climate change and land-use transformation. This study used MaxEnt species distribution model and community land model (CLM) ecosystem process model to analyse temporal and spatial evolution laws and driving mechanisms of vegetation community diversity in Henan section. The results showed that the vegetation coverage (mean NDVI) showed an overall upward trend, however, the spatial differentiation was clear. Human activity intensity index was significantly negatively correlated with vegetation diversity. Climatic factors have the strongest influence on the variation of vegetation patterns. Furthermore, vegetation diversity was more strongly affected by autumn temperature fluctuations. By this study, nonlinear effects of multiscale environmental factors on vegetation communities are revealed, providing a quantitative basis for ecological protection and restoration in the Yellow River Basin. Inderscience Publishers - linking academia, business and industry through research

Title: Temporal and spatial pattern of vegetation community diversity in Henan section of the Yellow River Basin based on remote sensing and ecological model

Authors: Yingchun Pei; Xiaolei Zhang; Yening Wang

Addresses: Institute of Geographical Sciences, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China ' Institute of Geographical Sciences, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China ' Institute of Geographical Sciences, Henan Academy of Sciences, Zhengzhou, Henan, 450052, China

Abstract: Henan section of the Yellow River Basin lies in transition zone between warm-temperate and northern subtropical zones. Its vegetation communities exhibit significant spatial and temporal heterogeneity under combined influence of climate change and land-use transformation. This study used MaxEnt species distribution model and community land model (CLM) ecosystem process model to analyse temporal and spatial evolution laws and driving mechanisms of vegetation community diversity in Henan section. The results showed that the vegetation coverage (mean NDVI) showed an overall upward trend, however, the spatial differentiation was clear. Human activity intensity index was significantly negatively correlated with vegetation diversity. Climatic factors have the strongest influence on the variation of vegetation patterns. Furthermore, vegetation diversity was more strongly affected by autumn temperature fluctuations. By this study, nonlinear effects of multiscale environmental factors on vegetation communities are revealed, providing a quantitative basis for ecological protection and restoration in the Yellow River Basin.

Keywords: Henan section of the Yellow River Basin; vegetation community diversity; remote sensing monitoring; ecological models; spatiotemporal pattern.

DOI: 10.1504/IJEE.2026.154990

International Journal of Environmental Engineering, 2026 Vol.14 No.6, pp.1 - 24

Received: 15 Oct 2025
Accepted: 05 Feb 2026
Published online: 21 Jul 2026 *

Title: Temporal and spatial pattern of vegetation community diversity in Henan section of the Yellow River Basin based on remote sensing and ecological model

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