Wang Xuequan

Prof.  Wang Xuequan

Organization: Institute of Ecological Conservation and Restoration, Chinese Academy of Forestry

Research category: Soil and Water Conservation and Desertification Combating

Research field: Arid zone hydrology and water resources; soil and water conservation and desertification combating

E-mail: wxq@caf.ac.cn

Main work

In the field of ecological and hydrological research in arid areas, continuous research has been carried out on the water resource carrying capacity of typical sandy areas and the allocation model of sand fixing plants based on water carrying capacity. Propose a hydrological process simulation model for biological crust, clay, and flowing sand dunes in the high-altitude and cold sand areas of Qinghai province. Investigation of modern water system distribution, hydrological and hydrochemical characteristics in extreme arid areas, and completed the evaluation of water resources and hydrological zoning and mapping in the Gobi Desert of China. Propose a water balance and material transport model for the barrier lake in the Kumtag Desert. Complete the evaluation of hydrological regulation functions and service value accounting of desert ecosystems. The main author is desert hydrology in desert ecology textbooks. In the field of desertification prevention and restoration of degraded land, research and demonstration of vegetation restoration technology for desertified land and degraded grasslands in the Three Norths shelterbelt Project area have been completed. Based on previous research, a sand control technology system for the Three Norths shelterbelt Project area is proposed. Invention of covering board technology to induce the formation of sand barriers in Leymus, which plays a role in sand fixation, water retention, and thermal insulation. Propose plant-based water-saving and fertilizing materials and their application techniques for sandy land.

Key research projects

  • Research and demonstration of near natural construction technology for multi-scale mechanisms and functional enhancement of wind and sand fixation forests in typical areas (2022YFF1302503), 2022.09-2025.08.

  • Research and development of plant-based water-saving and fertilizing materials and their application technology (2018YFC0507101-02), 2018.07-2021.06.

  • Research and Experimental Demonstration of Comprehensive Management Technology for Desertification Land in High Cold and Arid Sandy Areas (2012BAD16), 2012-2016.

  • Research on Ecological Hydrological Processes and Water Budget in Qinghai Lake Basin" (41130640), 2012-2016.

  • Ecological Background Survey of the Black Gobi Region in China (CAFYBB2011002-3), 2011-2014.

  • "Long term Positioning Observation Study of Gobi Ecosystem" Hydrological Survey of Water System in Gobi Region (20140430403), 2014-2016.

Awards & achievements

  • Classification, zoning, and mapping of Gobi in China, 2022, Second Prize of the 13th Science and Technology Award of the Chinese Society of Soil and Water Conservation(6).

  • Research and demonstration of vegetation restoration technology system in typical high-altitude and cold sand areas, 2016, Third Prize of Liang Xi Forestry Science and Technology Award(2).

  • Research on the Black Gobi Desert in China, 2015, Third Prize of Liang Xi Forestry Science and Technology Award(2).

Published articles & books

  • Wang Xuequan, 2020. Research and Application of Plant Based Water-saving and Fertilizer-conserving Materials to Sandy Soil. World Forestry Research, 33(2):43-47.

  • Zhang Liheng,Wang Xuequan*, 2018. Analyses on growth characteristics of Leymus secalinus in different habitats in alpine sandy area. Journal of Plant Resources and Environment, 27(3):87-94.

  • Zhang Liheng, Wang Xuequan*, 2018. Elemental stoichiometric characteristics of leaves of fifteen plant species in Gonghe Basin. Journal of Forest and Environment, 38(2):216-221.

  • Li Shaohua, Wang Xuequan*, 2017. Soil Properties and Shrub Growth in an Alpine Sandy Area. Arid zone research, 34(6):1331-1337.

  • Wang Xuequan, 2016. Forest and Water Interactions: Research Progress. World Forestry Research, 30(2):1-6.

  • Wang Xuequan, 2015. Community Composition and Soil Properties of Different Grassland Types on the Tala Shoal in Gonghe Basin. Forestry Research, 28(3):346-351.

  • Wang Xuequan, 2012. Application of RBF Network for Calculating Desert Soil Evaporation in the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Arid zone research, 31(3):400-404.

  • Wang Xuequan, 2011. Low flow measurement and error analysis in hydrologic survey in Kumtag Desert. Arid Land Geography, 34(1):20-25.

  • Wang Xuequan, 2009. Field Measurements of Sand-barrier Benefits and Ecological Functions in Sandy Lands of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 23(3):38-41.

  • Wang Xuequan, 2007. RBF neural network models for comprehensive assessment of carrying capacity of water resources. Journal of Water Resources and Water Engineering, 18(3):1-5.

  • Wang Xuequan, 2006. Salt-water Balance and Dry Drainage Desalting in Hetao Irrigating Area, Inner Mongolia. Scientia Geographica Sinica, 26(4):455-460.

  • Wang Xuequan, Lu Qi, 2005. Natural Capital Accounting with the Ecological Footprint Concept in Gonghe County as a Desertification Area, Qinghai Province. Scientia Silvae Sinicae, 41(3):12-18.

  • Wang Xuequan, Lu Qi, 2005. Fuzzy Comprehensive Assessment for Carrying Capacity of Water Resources in Qinhai Province. Journal of Desert Research, 25(6):944-949.

  • Wang Xuequan, Lu Qi, 2005. Study on the Volumes of Water Diverted from the Yellow River to the Irrigated Area in the Great Bend of the Yellow River. Arid Zone Research, 25(6):146-151.

  • Wang Xuequan, Lu Qi, 2005. Virtual Water Consumption and Desertification Controlling in the Gonghe Basin, Qinghai Province. Forest Research, 18(4):446-450.

  • Wang Xuequan, Lu Qi, 2005. Effective Use of Water Resources and Salinity and Waterlogging Control in the Hetao Irrigation Area of Inner Mongolia. Journal of Arid Land Resources and Environment, 19(6):118-123.

  • Wang Xuequan, 1999. The precipitation infiltration and runoff recharging experiment observation in the Taklimakan   Desert, Chinese Geographical Science 19(6):92-96.

  • Wang Xuequan, Gao Qianzhao. Sustainable development and management of water resources in the Hei River Basin of North-west China[J]. International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2002,18(2):335-352.

Other results

  • Utility model patent, Sand barrier device, CN215329443U, 2021

  • industry standards, Indicators system for long-term observation of desert ecosystem in Qinghai-Tibet plateau, LY/T 2509-2015, 2015