Analysis of Suitability for Ecological Restoration in the Tidal Flat Areas for Spartina alterniflora Control in Weifang City
Managing Spartina alterniflora in the tidal flat for ecological restoration is a crucial measure to prevent its recurrence and rebound.Based on techniques for coastal ecological disaster mitigation and restoration,this study established five indicators for assessing the suitability of tidal flat ecological restoration in S.altemiflora management areas:inundation time,substrate environment(including sediment type,total soluble salts,and organic carbon),native vegetation,S.alterniflora removal,and the development and utilization of the management area.The analysis of the suitability for ecological restoration of tidal flats in the S.alterniflora management areas in Weifang City showed that,based on these five assessment indicators,the tidal flat areas at the estuaries of the Yuhe,Weihe,and Beijiaolaihe rivers were all deemed"basically suitable."This study provides theoretical support and data backing for the suitability of ecological restoration and the implementation of differentiated restoration strategies in S.altemiflora management areas along the Weifang coast.