Analysis of Carbon Density Influencing Factors and Ecological Effects of Green Space Planning in Dongjiakou Port Area

TL;DR

This study examines how green space planning in a port area affects carbon density and ecological benefits, highlighting the impact of infrastructure and geographical factors.

Contribution

The study introduces a novel integration of field investigations and remote sensing to assess carbon density in port green spaces.

Findings

Carbon density in green spaces negatively correlates with the number of adjacent road lanes.

Infrastructure development significantly reduces vegetation carbon sequestration capacity.

Green space enhancement efforts increased the area by 50.9 hectares.

Abstract

Port green spaces are essential protective barriers, enhancing safety and environmental resilience in high-activity port regions. Given the intensity of human activities in these areas, understanding the factors influencing the carbon sequestration capacity and ecological benefits of port green spaces is crucial for developing sustainable green ports. This study integrated field investigations and remote sensing data to estimate carbon density and carbon sequestration capacity in the Dongjiakou Port area, examining their relationship with port green space planning. The results indicated that carbon density in green spaces showed a significant negative correlation with the number of lanes in adjacent roads, where an increase in lane numbers corresponded to lower carbon density. Additionally, carbon density decreased significantly with increasing distance from the shipping center. In contrast, a significant positive correlation was observed between carbon density and distance from large water bodies, indicating that green spaces closer to large water bodies exhibited smaller carbon density. Infrastructure development in Dongjiakou substantially negatively impacted vegetation carbon sequestration capacity, with effects not reversible in the short term. However, green space enhancement efforts provided additional ecological benefits, leading to a 50.9 ha increase in green space area. When assessing carbon density in urbanizing areas, geographical influences should be prioritized. Furthermore, the long-term environmental impacts of urban expansion must be considered at the early planning stages, ensuring the implementation of proactive protective measures to mitigate potential ecological disruptions.

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