Assessing land use effects on ecohydrological partitioning in the critical zone through isotope-aided modelling
The study examines how different land uses impact ecohydrological processes in the critical zone, focusing on water partitioning between evaporation, transpiration, and groundwater recharge. Using stable water isotopes and a tracer-aided model called EcoIsoPlot, researchers analyzed water fluxes acr...
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| description | The study examines how different land uses impact ecohydrological processes in the critical zone, focusing on water partitioning between evaporation, transpiration, and groundwater recharge. Using stable water isotopes and a tracer-aided model called EcoIsoPlot, researchers analyzed water fluxes across forest, agroforestry, grassland, and arable land in the Demnitzer Millcreek Catchment in Germany.
The results indicate that forests have the highest evapotranspiration rates, relying on deeper soil water for transpiration, while grasslands exhibit greater groundwater recharge and uptake of shallow soil water.
Agroforestry appears to offer a sustainable balance between water consumption and economic feasibility. The study emphasizes the value of integrating stable isotope data into water management strategies to refine land use planning and improve communication among stakeholders. By demonstrating the effectiveness of isotope-aided modelling, the research suggests practical approaches to enhance the consistency of ecohydrological assessments and support evidence-based decision-making. |
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| spelling | RepoCATIE129152025-06-19T17:24:17Z Assessing land use effects on ecohydrological partitioning in the critical zone through isotope-aided modelling Birkel, Christian blue and green water fluxes critical zone processes land use effects stable water isotopes tracer-aided modelling Sede Central ODS 6 - Agua limpia y saneamiento ODS 13 - Acción por el clima ODS 15 - Vida de ecosistemas terrestres The study examines how different land uses impact ecohydrological processes in the critical zone, focusing on water partitioning between evaporation, transpiration, and groundwater recharge. Using stable water isotopes and a tracer-aided model called EcoIsoPlot, researchers analyzed water fluxes across forest, agroforestry, grassland, and arable land in the Demnitzer Millcreek Catchment in Germany. The results indicate that forests have the highest evapotranspiration rates, relying on deeper soil water for transpiration, while grasslands exhibit greater groundwater recharge and uptake of shallow soil water. Agroforestry appears to offer a sustainable balance between water consumption and economic feasibility. The study emphasizes the value of integrating stable isotope data into water management strategies to refine land use planning and improve communication among stakeholders. By demonstrating the effectiveness of isotope-aided modelling, the research suggests practical approaches to enhance the consistency of ecohydrological assessments and support evidence-based decision-making. 2025-06-09T20:55:17Z 2025-06-09T20:55:17Z 2023-09-11 Artículo https://repositorio.catie.ac.cr/handle/11554/12915 openAccess en Earth Surface Processes and Landforms https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.5691 21 páginas application/pdf Wiley |
| spellingShingle | blue and green water fluxes critical zone processes land use effects stable water isotopes tracer-aided modelling Sede Central ODS 6 - Agua limpia y saneamiento ODS 13 - Acción por el clima ODS 15 - Vida de ecosistemas terrestres Birkel, Christian Assessing land use effects on ecohydrological partitioning in the critical zone through isotope-aided modelling |
| title | Assessing land use effects on ecohydrological partitioning in the critical zone through isotope-aided modelling |
| title_full | Assessing land use effects on ecohydrological partitioning in the critical zone through isotope-aided modelling |
| title_fullStr | Assessing land use effects on ecohydrological partitioning in the critical zone through isotope-aided modelling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessing land use effects on ecohydrological partitioning in the critical zone through isotope-aided modelling |
| title_short | Assessing land use effects on ecohydrological partitioning in the critical zone through isotope-aided modelling |
| title_sort | assessing land use effects on ecohydrological partitioning in the critical zone through isotope aided modelling |
| topic | blue and green water fluxes critical zone processes land use effects stable water isotopes tracer-aided modelling Sede Central ODS 6 - Agua limpia y saneamiento ODS 13 - Acción por el clima ODS 15 - Vida de ecosistemas terrestres |
| url | https://repositorio.catie.ac.cr/handle/11554/12915 |
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