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Phragmites australis in Dongting Lake: How to find a sustainable way out?

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  • Yu, Jiangfang
  • Li, Xiaodong
  • Zhou, Yaoyu
  • Shao, Binbin
  • Pang, Ya
  • Tang, Jing
  • Tang, Lin

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As a dominant wetland species in Dongting Lake, Phragmites australis fueled China's papermaking industry for six decades (1960s-2018), driving regional growth but causing ecological harm through small mills' unregulated wastewater discharge. Policy shifts from 2007 restructuring to the 2018 pulping ban improved environmental conditions yet triggered socioeconomic challenges, notable post-ban reed disposal crises. This study employs a multidisciplinary framework to systematically examine Phragmites australis resource utilization patterns, environmental-economic trade-offs, and policy implementation impacts in Dongting Lake. Specifically, it conducts comprehensive analysis of the ecological value and multifunctional utilization pathways of Phragmites australis in the lake ecosystem, clarifies the rationale behind both “reapers” and “conservatives” stances, and proposes adaptive strategies via a zoning-based framework. By integrating ecological stewardship, value-chain optimization, and circular economy principles, the research advances solutions to balance sustainable wetland conservation with resource utilization.

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  • Yu, Jiangfang & Li, Xiaodong & Zhou, Yaoyu & Shao, Binbin & Pang, Ya & Tang, Jing & Tang, Lin, 2025. "Phragmites australis in Dongting Lake: How to find a sustainable way out?," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 223(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:223:y:2025:i:c:s136403212500735x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2025.116062
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