Progress in Studies of the Impacts of Spartina alterniflora Control on the Coastal Wetland Ecosystem
This paper reviews the impact of S.altemiflora control on the biotic and abiotic components of coastal wetlands,as well as its impact on the coast zone.Based on the progresses achieved in China and abroad in the studies of impacts of S.alterniflora and its control on ecosystems,S.alterniiflora control benefits the restoration of the native ecosystem,reduce greenhouse gas emissions,and protect and improve the habitat for birds such as the red-crowned crane,but also increase the risk of coastal erosion.However,the current studies still has shortcomings and gaps.The duration of S.alterniflora control activities is short,and the area of control is wide.It is recommended carry out long-term follow-up monitoring studies based on the differences in S.alterniflora control measures,and it is urgently needed to clarify the mechanism of the impact,in order to provide a scientific basis for the post-elimination restoration of coastal wetlands after implementation of activities of S.alterniiflora control.