Spatiotemporal Analysis of Carbon Storage Using the PLUS InVEST OPGD Model in Taian City
🌳 Quantifying the Green Heart: Spatiotemporal Carbon Dynamics in Tai’an City As urban expansion accelerates, the ability of regional landscapes to sequester carbon has become a pivotal metric for sustainable development. For researchers and technicians focused on Future Ecological Infrastructure , understanding where carbon is stored—and what drives its fluctuations—is essential for achieving "Carbon Neutrality" goals. 🏙️🌱 A recent high-fidelity study of Tai’an City leverages a sophisticated "Triple-Model" framework: PLUS , InVEST , and OPGD . By integrating these tools, we can move beyond static observations toward dynamic, predictive management of terrestrial carbon pools. 🏛️ The Methodological Trio: PLUS-InVEST-OPGD To accurately analyze carbon storage, we must account for past transitions, current densities, and future probabilities. InVEST (Carbon Storage Module): Quantifies current carbon stocks based on land-use types. It calculates the sum of four ca...