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Construction of natural landscape system in Jiangsu Province based on spatial distribution characteristics and ecological space identification

TANG Xiaolan1,2(), CHEN Yalin1, CHEN Qing1, SONG Tianrui1   

  1. 1. College of Landscape Architecture, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
    2. Academy of Chinese Ecological Progress and Forestry Development Studies, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
  • Received:2022-08-02 Revised:2023-08-07 Online:2024-09-30 Published:2024-10-03

Abstract:

【Objective】 This study aims to comprehensively protect, rationally develop as well as effectively utilize natural scenic resources and alleviate the fragmentation, islanding and uneven distribution of natural resource landscapes in Jiangsu Province.【Method】 Using ArcGIS spatial analysis technology, the spatial distribution characteristics of natural landscape resources in Jiangsu Province were obtained from the Nearest Neighbor Index (NNI) and results of the kernel density analysis and accessibility analysis. Also, based on the double evaluation' of the land and space planning and the natural environment of Jiangsu Province, an ecological protection evaluation, including evaluations of the ecosystem services and ecological sensitivity, was conducted. Based on the evaluation results, the ecological space of Jiangsu Province was delineated. The above results are superimposed with the corresponding physical and human geographical characterizations of Jiangsu Province. 【Result】 The distribution and regional differences of protected areas of natural landscape resources in Jiangsu Province were revealed, which provided a realistic basis for the selection of natural landscape patches, corridors and advantageous regions. Nine natural landscape patches, seven natural landscape corridors and two natural landscape dominant areas in Jiangsu Province were delineated. Also, a natural landscape system in Jiangsu Province was formed based on natural landscape resources dominated by patches, corridors and substrates. 【Conclusion】 The landscape system applied the spatial concept to the study of landscape resources. This approach helps to strengthen the connection between protected areas of natural landscape resources, improve the integration and optimization of resources, create a landscape pattern more suitable for the protection and development of natural landscape resources in Jiangsu Province, and provide effective guidance for the protection and construction of natural landscape resources in Jiangsu Province and a scientific basis for reasonable development and utilization.

Key words: protected area of natural landscape resources, spatial distribution characteristics, ecological space identification, natural landscape system, Jiangsu Province

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