Linking hydrology, soil-microbiome interactions and socio-environmental drivers for resilient and sustainable landscapes
Abstract
Sustainable landscape management requires an integrative understanding of hydrological processes, soil-microbiome interactions and socio-environmental drivers that collectively determine ecosystem resilience. Hydrology influences nutrient cycling, water availability and plant productivity, while soil microbial communities mediate carbon sequestration, soil fertility and ecosystem recovery under environmental stress. Human land use, governance and socio-economic practices further modulate these ecological processes, shaping both ecosystem service provision and societal well-being. This review synthesizes recent findings on the interconnections among hydrological dynamics, microbial ecology and social-ecological systems, emphasizing multiscale mechanisms that support resilient landscapes. Through the integration of ecological modeling, microbial studies and participatory management approaches, we highlight strategies for mitigating environmental stressors, enhancing ecosystem function and promoting sustainable landscape management in the context of global change.