Geomorphology-informed habitat quality dynamics and connectivity-based restoration prioritization in semi-arid coal-mining landscapes
Congying Yu
IntroductionHabitat degradation in semi-arid coal-mining landscapes is strongly conditioned by geomorphology, yet restoration planning often relies on habitat maps that insufficiently capture landform-specific constraints, shifting drivers, and connectivity bottlenecks.MethodsWe developed a geomorphology-informed, multi-source framework to assess habitat quality (HQ) dynamics and restoration priorities in the Yushenfu mining area from 1995 to 2023 by integrating InVEST-based HQ assessment, spati