The laboratory is supported by the Institute of Karts Geology, CAGS and adheres to the following research directions: revealing the structure, function and change patterns of karst ecosystem; scientifically analyzing ecological problems related to rocky desertification, soil erosion and vegetation degradation in karts regions; systematic monitoring and recovery of typical fragile karst ecosystems and exploring key techniques and ways for comprehensive control on rocky desertification, water and land conservation, recovery of karst ecological and hydrological systems.

In 2013, 31 academic papers and 1 monograph were published, of which 5 papers were published in SCI indexed journals. 11 academic conferences or seminars were organized.