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Research on the coupling and impact mechanism of human-nature system in the coastal zone of Bohai Rim counties 环渤海海岸带县域人-自然系统耦合及影响机制研究

IF 2.5 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Journal for Nature Conservation

Pub Date : 2025-11-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2025.127154

Tong Li , Mei Gai , Xinpeng Zhang

Coastal zones are an important hub for land-sea connectivity and are vital to ecological security and regional economic growth. Using the human-nature interaction theory as a case study, this study builds a six-dimensional assessment framework that includes “society-economy-resources-ecology-technology-digital.” We conduct a systematic analysis of the spatiotemporal evolution and driving mechanisms of human-nature system coupling coordination in the region from 2005 to 2022 using an integrated methodological approach that includes variable fuzzy recognition, coupling coordination degree, gravity center migration, and spatial econometric. Key findings show that (1) the land subsystem shows phased variations influenced by reclamation and comparable anthropogenic activities, while the human subsystem shows general developmental growth with notable regional inequalities. (2) Although economic-ecological imbalances create localized regression in some counties, the degree of coupling coordination shows overall improvement with larger intermediate coordination zones. (3) While annual temperature and nighttime light intensity show nonlinear threshold effects, coordination is much improved by the environmental investment ratio, NDVI, and fiscal spending. (4) Analysis of spatial heterogeneity reveals unique processes of influence in the north, west, and south, requiring diverse approaches to governance. Therefore, in order to promote coordination of the coastal human-nature system, we suggest policy approaches such as enhanced ecological resilience, science-based economic planning, and optimal environmental investment structures. This study supports the goals of sustainable land-sea integration by offering theoretical and practical insights for coastal spatial governance.

海岸带是陆海互联互通的重要枢纽，对生态安全和区域经济发展具有重要意义。本研究以人-自然互动理论为例，构建了“社会-经济-资源-生态-技术-数字”的六维评价框架。采用变量模糊识别、耦合协调度、重心迁移和空间计量等综合方法，系统分析了2005 - 2022年该地区人-自然系统耦合协调的时空演变及其驱动机制。结果表明：(1)土地子系统受垦殖和可比较人为活动的影响呈现阶段性变化，而人类子系统则呈现总体发展增长，区域差异显著；(2)虽然经济生态失衡在部分县域造成局部回归，但耦合协调程度总体上有所提高，中间协调带较大。(3)年气温和夜间光强表现出非线性阈值效应，但环境投资率、NDVI和财政支出对二者的协调性有较大的促进作用。(4)空间异质性分析揭示了北部、西部和南部的独特影响过程，需要不同的治理方法。为此，提出了加强生态恢复力、科学规划经济、优化环境投资结构等政策措施，以促进沿海地区人-自然系统的协调发展。本研究通过为沿海空间治理提供理论和实践见解来支持可持续陆海一体化的目标。

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Dogs can detect carp (Cyprinus rubrofuscus) using lake water samples 狗可以用湖水样本检测鲤鱼（Cyprinus rubrofuscus）

IF 2.5 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Journal for Nature Conservation

Pub Date : 2025-11-04 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2025.127156

Melissa A. Collins , Samuel Barclay , Clare Browne , Nicholas Ling , Grant W. Tempero , Ian Kusabs , Timothy L. Edwards

Introduced carp (Cyprinus spp.) have caused significant damage to freshwater ecosystems worldwide. Early detection of carp invasions increases the chances of successful eradication; however, current detection methods are resource intensive. This study evaluated dogs’ potential as a surveillance method by assessing their ability to detect carp in naturally sourced water and comparing their performance to environmental DNA detection. Water samples were presented to dogs on an automated apparatus, a system that could be applied operationally. Experiment 1 examined whether dogs could discriminate between carp-free lake water samples and lake water samples spiked with a standardised concentration of carp aquarium water (concentration equivalent to 310 kg carp/ha). Results revealed that dogs could accurately detect the standardised concentration of carp in lake water, with sensitivity and specificity values of >84 % and >77 %, respectively. Experiment 2 examined dogs’ ability to discriminate between carp-containing and carp-free lake samples with varied trophic state and carp biomass. Experiment 3 evaluated generalisation of the dogs’ carp-detection performance to novel lakes with and without naturalised populations of carp. The results suggest that dogs are capable of stimulus generalisation, classifying lakes as carp-present or carp-absent with greater-than-chance accuracy. Comparisons between dogs and eDNA revealed that both methods are susceptible to detection errors: the dogs demonstrated a liberal classification bias, whereas eDNA demonstrated a conservative classification bias; but, if used together, these methods have the potential to complement each other. Collectively, these findings indicate that dogs have potential to be used as a method for detecting aquatic species using water samples.

引进鲤鱼（Cyprinus spp.）对世界各地的淡水生态系统造成了严重的破坏。及早发现鲤鱼入侵增加了成功根除的机会；然而，目前的检测方法是资源密集型的。本研究通过评估狗在天然水源中检测鲤鱼的能力，并将其性能与环境DNA检测进行比较，评估了狗作为监测方法的潜力。水样在自动装置上呈现给狗，这是一种可操作的系统。实验1检验了狗是否能够区分无鲤鱼的湖水样本和添加了标准化浓度的鲤鱼水族箱水（浓度相当于310公斤鲤鱼/公顷）的湖水样本。结果表明，犬能准确检测湖水中鲤鱼的标准浓度，灵敏度和特异度分别为84%和77%。实验2检验了狗对不同营养状态和鲤鱼生物量的含鲤和无鲤湖泊样本的区分能力。实验3评估了狗在有和没有鲤鱼归化种群的新湖泊中检测鲤鱼的普遍性。结果表明，狗有能力对刺激进行概括，将湖泊分类为有鲤鱼或没有鲤鱼，准确率高于偶然。狗和eDNA之间的比较表明，两种方法都容易出现检测错误：狗表现出自由分类偏差，而eDNA表现出保守分类偏差；但是，如果一起使用，这些方法有可能相互补充。总的来说，这些发现表明，狗有可能被用作利用水样检测水生物种的方法。

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Comprehensive stressor analysis for breeding Magellanic and Southern Rockhopper Penguins 麦哲伦企鹅和南方跳岩企鹅繁殖的综合应激源分析

IF 2.5 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Journal for Nature Conservation

Pub Date : 2025-11-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2025.127152

Camille Santaniello , Samanta Dodino , Klemens Pütz , Andrea Raya Rey

Marine ecosystems face increasing pressures from climate change, pollution, overfishing, and habitat degradation, endangering biodiversity and food webs. We conducted a stressor analysis for the Southern Rockhopper (Eudyptes chrysocome), vulnerable under IUCN guidelines, and Magellanic (Spheniscus magellanicus) Penguins breeding at Isla de los Estados (Argentina). This island hosts crucial nesting sites for both species, including the world’s largest Southern Rockhopper Penguin colony. Using high-resolution GPS data from foraging trips during early chick-rearing, we quantified the spatio-temporal overlap with climate-driven (sea surface temperature and chlorophyll-a anomalies) and anthropogenic stressors (fisheries and maritime traffic). We complemented this approach with an expert elicitation survey covering 15 additional stressor categories lacking spatial data. Through our quantitative analyses, we identified distinct density hotspots and differences in cumulative exposure between species. Experts assessments pointed to five principal threats: heavy metal pollution, plastic contamination, disease outbreaks, harmful algal blooms, and climate change. Some pressures, such as light pollution, showed negligible exposure across both approaches. These complementary methods provide an integrated baseline of current overlapping pressures, identify critical data gaps, and indicate stressors warranting further monitoring. Our findings support targeted conservation measures and emphasize the need to further investigate species resilience and vulnerability under multiple, overlapping pressures in subantarctic ecosystems.

海洋生态系统面临着气候变化、污染、过度捕捞和栖息地退化带来的越来越大的压力，危及生物多样性和食物网。我们对在阿根廷Isla de los Estados （Argentina）繁殖的南方跳岩企鹅（Eudyptes chrysocome）和麦哲伦企鹅（Spheniscus magellanicus）进行了应激源分析。这个岛是这两个物种的重要筑巢地，包括世界上最大的南方跳岩企鹅群。利用雏鸡饲养早期觅食旅行的高分辨率GPS数据，我们量化了气候驱动（海面温度和叶绿素-a异常）和人为压力（渔业和海上交通）的时空重叠。我们通过一项专家启发调查补充了这一方法，该调查涵盖了15个缺乏空间数据的额外压力源类别。通过定量分析，我们确定了不同物种之间不同的密度热点和累积暴露差异。专家的评估指出了五大主要威胁：重金属污染、塑料污染、疾病爆发、有害藻华和气候变化。有些压力，比如光污染，在两种方法中都可以忽略不计。这些补充方法提供了当前重叠压力的综合基线，识别关键数据缺口，并指出需要进一步监测的压力源。我们的研究结果支持有针对性的保护措施，并强调需要进一步研究亚南极生态系统中多种重叠压力下的物种恢复力和脆弱性。

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Habitat quality assessment and spatiotemporal pattern evolution of the Black-necked Cranes (Grus nigricollis) in Tibet based on the MaxEnt-InVEST model

IF 2.5 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Journal for Nature Conservation

Pub Date : 2025-11-02 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2025.127149

Jinxun Chen , Zhongbin Wang , Chengcheng Zou , Wanqing Shen , Qiuxiaoxiao Shen , Haiming Li , Enduo Liu , Bo Yu , Huirui Xing

Under accelerating climate change, this study employs an integrated MaxEnt and InVEST modeling approach to assess habitat quality and predict distribution patterns for the wetland indicator species, the Black-necked Crane (Grus nigricollis), across the Tibetan Plateau. The InVEST model revealed a distinct “low in the east and west, high in the center” spatial gradient in habitat quality, with high-quality habitats covering 399,245 km² in winter and 392,328 km² in summer. Only 7393 km² (0.61 % of the study area) exhibited severe degradation. MaxEnt modeling identified distance to water, slope, and annual mean temperature as the primary drivers of breeding habitat suitability, while wintering habitat selection was predominantly influenced by distance to settlements, slope, and isothermality. Currently, highly suitable breeding and wintering habitats cover 98,015 and 73,891 km², respectively. Future climate projections indicate net expansion of both breeding and wintering habitats, although higher emission scenarios reduce total suitable area and drive habitat centroids northwestward toward higher latitudes and elevations. Spatial integration of model outputs demonstrated 71.6 % congruence between suitable habitats and high-quality wetlands. This strong overlap not only confirms the Black-necked Crane’s role as a key indicator of wetland ecosystem health but also highlights the conservation imperative for these critical habitats to ensure long-term species persistence and maintenance of ecosystem integrity.

InVEST模型显示出明显的“东西低、中间高”的空间梯度，冬季高生境面积为399245 km2，夏季高生境面积为392328 km2。仅7393 km2（0.61%）出现严重退化。MaxEnt模型发现，距离水体、坡度和年平均温度是繁殖栖息地适宜性的主要驱动因素，而冬季栖息地选择主要受距离聚落、坡度和等温线的距离影响。目前，高度适宜的繁殖和越冬栖息地面积分别为98015平方公里和73891平方公里。未来气候预测表明，尽管高排放情景减少了总适宜面积，并将栖息地质心向西北方向的高纬度和高程地区移动，但繁殖和越冬栖息地均将净扩张。模型输出的空间整合结果表明，适宜生境与优质湿地的一致性为71.6%。这种强烈的重叠不仅证实了黑颈鹤作为湿地生态系统健康的关键指标的作用，而且强调了保护这些重要栖息地以确保物种长期存在和维持生态系统完整性的必要性。

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Erratum to “Varying response of breeding waders to experimental manipulation of their habitat and predators” [J. Nat. Conserv. 72 (2023) 126353] “繁殖涉禽对其栖息地和捕食者的实验操纵的不同反应”[J]。自然科学学报。72 (2023)126353]

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Journal for Nature Conservation

Pub Date : 2025-10-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2025.127138

David J.T. Douglas , Irena Tománková , Philippa Gullett , Stephen G. Dodd , Daniel Brown , Martin Clift , Norrie Russell , Neal Warnock , Jennifer Smart , Sarah Sanders

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Impact of sika deer (Cervus nippon) overpopulation on the distribution of the critically endangered Tsushima leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus) 梅花鹿（Cervus nippon）种群过剩对极危物种对马豹（Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus）分布的影响

IF 2.5 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Journal for Nature Conservation

Pub Date : 2025-10-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2025.127145

Hiromi Yamagawa , Taiki Mori, Kei K Suzuki

The Tsushima leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus) is a critically endangered subspecies of the leopard cat endemic to the Tsushima Islands, Japan. In recent decades, there is a possibility that the overpopulation of sika deer (Cervus nippon) has led to significant habitat degradation on the islands. This study aimed to assess the impact of sika deer on the distribution of the Tsushima leopard cat by calculating a simplified Deer Impact Score across various regions of the islands. Our findings indicated that in areas with relatively low deer impact, particularly in Shimojima—the southern part of the islands where the leopard cat has recently expanded its range—the species was more frequently observed. Notably, female leopard cats, which are vital for population sustainability, were predominantly found in areas with minimal deer disturbance. In contrast, in Kamijima, the northern part of the islands and the species’ original habitat, the overall impact of deer was too severe to clearly detect any habitat preference. These results suggest that sika deer may be negatively affecting the availability of suitable habitats for the Tsushima leopard cat. Effective deer population control is urgently needed to restore and conserve critical habitats for this endangered species.

对马豹猫（Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus）是日本对马群岛特有的一种极度濒危的豹猫亚种。近几十年来，梅花鹿（Cervus nippon）的数量过剩可能导致了岛上栖息地的严重退化。本研究旨在评估梅花鹿对对马豹猫分布的影响，方法是计算梅花鹿对对马豹猫分布的影响。我们的研究结果表明，在鹿的影响相对较小的地区，特别是在岛的南部，豹猫最近扩大了它的活动范围，这种物种更经常被观察到。值得注意的是，对种群可持续发展至关重要的雌性豹猫主要出现在鹿干扰最小的地区。相比之下，在岛屿北部的神岛和物种的原始栖息地，鹿的整体影响太严重，无法清楚地发现任何栖息地偏好。这些结果表明梅花鹿可能会对对马豹适宜栖息地的可用性产生负面影响。为了恢复和保护这一濒危物种的重要栖息地，迫切需要有效的鹿群控制。

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Illegal trade in wild vertebrates in Mexico over a period of twenty years 20年来墨西哥野生脊椎动物的非法贸易

IF 2.5 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Journal for Nature Conservation

Pub Date : 2025-10-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2025.127143

Martha Anahí Güizado-Rodríguez , Osvaldo Eric Ramírez Bravo , Inés Arroyo-Quiroz

Illegal wildlife trade can have negative effects on biodiversity on both local and global scales. This study aimed to analyze the law enforcement efforts by Mexican environmental authorities regarding wildlife trade in México between 2000 and 2020. The study shows that 473 different species were confiscated during that period. The most confiscated taxonomic group was birds (200 species, 42.28%), followed by reptiles (146 species, 30.86%), mammals (110 species, 23.25%) and amphibians (17 species, 3.59%), Iguana iguana, Ctenosaura pectinata, Gopherus agassizii, Trachemys scripta, Crocodylus moreletii, Eupsittula canicularis, Cardinalis cardinalis and Odocoileus virginianus the most frequently confiscated species. Of the total confiscated species, 358 were native species (52 species were endemic), and 115 were non-native species. As for the conservation status of confiscated species, 453 species (95.97%) were listed in the IUCN Red List; 189 species (40.02%) in the National Red List NOM-059-SEMARNAT 2010, and 187 species (39.61%) contemplated by the CITES Appendices. This study illustrates the great diverse of species that are illegally or irregularly traded in Mexico.

非法野生动物贸易可能对地方和全球范围内的生物多样性产生负面影响。本研究旨在分析墨西哥环境当局在2000年至2020年期间在墨西哥的野生动物贸易方面的执法努力。研究表明，在此期间，473种不同的物种被没收。鸟类（200种，占42.28%）、爬行动物（146种，占30.86%）、哺乳动物（110种，占23.25%）和两栖动物（17种，占3.59%）是被查获最多的类群，其中鬣蜥、美洲栉龙、agassizii、scripta、Crocodylus moreletii、Eupsittula canicularis、Cardinalis Cardinalis和Odocoileus virginianus是被查获最多的类群。在被没收的物种中，本地物种358种（特有种52种），非本地物种115种。在被查获物种保护状况方面，453种（95.97%）被列入IUCN红色名录；2010年国家红色名录（no -059- semarnat）中有189种（40.02%），CITES附录中有187种（39.61%）。这项研究说明了在墨西哥非法或非法交易的物种的多样性。

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Tropical forest loss reversed and birds sheltered at a potential Important Bird Area 热带森林的消失得到扭转，鸟类在一个潜在的重要鸟类保护区得到庇护

IF 2.5 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Journal for Nature Conservation

Pub Date : 2025-10-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2025.127147

Eugenia M. Sentíes-Aguilar , Sergio A. Cabrera-Cruz , Juan A. Cervantes-Pasqualli , Rafael Villegas-Patraca

The effectiveness of private reserves in Mexico for contributing towards conservation is unknown. Jaguaroundi Ecological Park (JEP), created in 2002, is the first private reserve in the country. JEP protects tropical rain forests, but it is surrounded by petrochemical developments. Moreover, between 2001 and 2018, deforestation of Tropical Humid Forests was the highest among all ecoregions in Mexico. We compared past and present land cover estimates to evaluate the effectiveness of JEP at preventing forest loss. We also combined avian surveys at JEP with species occurrence records from digital platforms to reassess its bird species richness, which was last reviewed >10 years ago. Additionally, we used generalized linear models to evaluate the effect of nearby petrochemical gas flares on the distribution of bird species richness within JEP. We found that forested vegetation in JEP increased 25.7% between 1999 –2003 and 2014–2017, while it decreased 18.5% outside its borders. We documented 282 bird species, adding 57 species to previous richness estimates, making JEP richer than 75% of the currently designated Important Bird Areas (IBAs) in Mexico. We also found that bird species richness increased with distance to gas flares, underlining the role of JEP as refuge from external anthropogenic pressures. Our results show the potential value of private protected areas for the conservation of nature in Mexico and demonstrate that JEP is a valuable area for birds. To further aid in the protection of both its vegetation and avifauna, we consider that JEP should be officially designated as an IBA. A Spanish translation of the full manuscript is available in the Supplementary Materials.

墨西哥的私人保护区对保护作出贡献的有效性尚不清楚。捷豹环地生态公园（JEP）创建于2002年，是该国第一个私人保护区。JEP保护热带雨林，但它被石化开发所包围。此外，在2001年至2018年期间，热带湿润森林的砍伐是墨西哥所有生态区中最高的。我们比较了过去和现在的土地覆盖估算，以评估JEP在防止森林损失方面的有效性。我们还将JEP的鸟类调查与数字平台上的物种发生记录结合起来，重新评估了JEP的鸟类物种丰富度，上一次回顾是在10年前。此外，我们还利用广义线性模型评价了附近石油化工气体燃烧对JEP内鸟类物种丰富度分布的影响。研究发现，1999 -2003年和2014-2017年，JEP的森林植被增加了25.7%，而边界外的森林植被减少了18.5%。我们记录了282种鸟类，在之前丰富度估计的基础上增加了57种，使JEP比墨西哥目前指定的重要鸟类区（）丰富75%。鸟类物种丰富度随着距离气体耀斑的距离增加而增加，这表明JEP在躲避外部人为压力方面发挥了重要作用。我们的研究结果显示了墨西哥私人保护区对自然保护的潜在价值，并证明了JEP是一个有价值的鸟类保护区。为了进一步帮助保护其植被和鸟类，我们认为应该正式将JEP指定为国际保护区。完整手稿的西班牙语翻译可在补充材料中找到。

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Toward the wetlands geo-tourism development: A strategic planning for rural people’s economic benefit 论湿地地质旅游开发：农村人民经济利益的战略规划

IF 2.5 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Journal for Nature Conservation

Pub Date : 2025-10-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2025.127148

Hossein Izadi, Shahla Choobchian, Masoud Bijani, Yadgar Momenpour

The research focused on strategic planning to enhance economic benefits for local communities and promote geo-tourism development in the rural areas surrounding the Zeribar Wetland in Kurdistan Province, western Iran. The strategic planning process involved forming a Delphi panel consisting of stakeholders and key players in the region’s geo-tourism sector. Respondents were tasked with conducting a thorough analysis of the current situation, identifying appropriate strategies, proposing practical solutions, and establishing a monitoring process. A SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis and a TOWS (Threats, Opportunities, Weaknesses, Strengths) matrix were employed to guide this planning process. The findings revealed that 7 strengths and 10 weaknesses (internal factors), along with 9 opportunities and 6 threats (external factors), influence the benefits that local communities can derive from geo-tourism development around the Zeribar Wetland. Among the strategic options, the WO (Weakness-Opportunity) strategies, which had the highest relative weight, were identified as the most effective in maximizing economic gains for local communities. The economic well-being of rural residents stands as one of the key advantages of Zeribar Wetland’s geo-tourism potential. To fully realize this potential, policy, action, and planning reforms are necessary to foster environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Geo-tourism can serve as a foundational approach to addressing the weaknesses in rural areas with untapped potential.

本研究的重点是伊朗西部库尔德斯坦省Zeribar湿地周边农村地区的战略规划，以提高当地社区的经济效益，促进地质旅游的发展。战略规划过程包括组建一个德尔菲小组，由该地区地质旅游部门的利益相关者和主要参与者组成。答复者的任务是对当前形势进行彻底分析，确定适当的战略，提出切实可行的解决办法，并建立监测进程。SWOT（优势、劣势、机会和威胁）分析和TOWS（威胁、机会、劣势、优势）矩阵被用来指导这个规划过程。研究结果表明，7个优势和10个劣势（内部因素）以及9个机会和6个威胁（外部因素）影响着当地社区从Zeribar湿地周围的地质旅游开发中获得的利益。在战略选择中，相对权重最高的WO（弱点-机会）战略被认为是在最大化当地社区经济收益方面最有效的策略。农村居民的经济福祉是Zeribar湿地地质旅游潜力的关键优势之一。为了充分发挥这一潜力，必须进行政策、行动和规划改革，以促进环境、社会和经济的可持续性。地质旅游可以作为解决潜力尚未开发的农村地区的弱点的基本办法。

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Connectedness to nature as a mediator in farmers’ water conservation behavior: Evidence from Iran 与自然的联系是农民节水行为的中介：来自伊朗的证据

IF 2.5 3区环境科学与生态学 Q2 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION

Journal for Nature Conservation

Pub Date : 2025-10-24 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnc.2025.127144

Maryam Mohammadi , Masoud Bijani , Amir Naeimi , Naser Valizadeh , Annalisa Setti

Iran’s agricultural water crisis necessitates examining psychological drivers of water conservation behavior (WCB). This study analyzes the mediating role of connectedness to nature (CTN) among farmers in Kurdistan Province in western Iran. The study was conducted using a descriptive-correlational method and a causal analysis using a survey and stratified random sampling method with proportional imputation (n = 340). Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire (Cronbach’s α > 0.70) and analyzed using structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). Independent variables included empathy with nature, environmental concerns, mindfulness, environmental identity, place attachment, and social norms. CTN had a direct positive effect on WCB (β = 0.215, p < 0.01). Empathy with nature (β = 0.316) and environmental concerns (β = 0.208) were the strongest predictors of CTN. The indirect effect of empathy on WCB via CTN was significant (β = 0.068). Place attachment influenced CTN but showed no direct relationship with WCB. Social norms and environmental identity also indirectly affected WCB through CTN (β = 0.027 and β = 0.033, respectively). The model explained 56.2 % of CTN variance (R² = 0.562). Enhancing CTN through empathy-building programs and environmental education is a viable strategy to promote sustainable water conservation in agriculture. Policymakers should integrate psychological factors into water governance frameworks.

伊朗的农业用水危机需要研究节水行为（WCB）的心理驱动力。本研究分析了伊朗西部库尔德斯坦省农民与自然的连通性（CTN）的中介作用。本研究采用描述性相关法和因果分析，采用调查和分层随机抽样的方法，并采用比例插值（n = 340）。采用问卷调查（Cronbach 's α > 0.70）收集数据，采用结构方程模型（PLS-SEM）进行分析。自变量包括对自然的同理心、对环境的关注、正念、环境认同、地方依恋和社会规范。CTN对WCB有直接正向影响（β = 0.215, p < 0.01）。对自然的同理心（β = 0.316）和对环境的关注（β = 0.208）是CTN的最强预测因子。共情通过CTN间接影响WCB （β = 0.068）。位置依恋影响CTN，但与WCB无直接关系。社会规范和环境认同也通过CTN间接影响WCB （β = 0.027和β = 0.033）。该模型解释了56.2%的CTN方差（R2 = 0.562）。通过移情建设项目和环境教育来加强CTN是促进农业可持续节水的可行策略。决策者应将心理因素纳入水资源治理框架。

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