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This study aims to quantify the influences of hydrological and meteorological drivers on floodplain wetland vegetation dynamics.

April 26, 2026Water Resources ResearchOpen Access

Identifying Priority Vegetation Zones for Floodplain Wetland Management Based on Hydrological and Meteorological Drivers

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Randomized trial assesses vegetation responses to hydrological factors in floodplain wetlands, suggesting management strategies.

This study aims to quantify the influences of hydrological and meteorological drivers on floodplain wetland vegetation dynamics.
Conducted trend analysis and statistical modeling of vegetation data from Poyang Lake wetland from 2000 to 2023.
Identified significant trends and abrupt changes in vegetation linked to extreme hydrological and meteorological events.
Performed scenario analysis on a proposed water conservancy project to evaluate vegetation responses.
Detected significant increasing trends in vegetation across 58% of the wetland, with major shifts in 2006, 2010, and 2019.
Hydrological factors explained 61% of vegetation dynamics, with average water level as the most critical driver.
Proposed water level regulation showed varying vegetation responses: lower-elevation areas faced suppression, while intermediate zones benefitted.

Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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