Evaluation of landscape resources and legal protection boundary setting in Xinchang County, China

Ya, Li and Faridah, Sahari (2025) Evaluation of landscape resources and legal protection boundary setting in Xinchang County, China. Nature Environment and Pollution Technology, 24 (2). pp. 1-10. ISSN 2395-3454

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Abstract

Landscapes are vital for ecological protection and cultural heritage, facing challenges from urbanization, agricultural modernization, and climate change. By setting legal boundaries, land use can be regulated to prevent unreasonable development and ensure the sustainable use of landscapes. This paper assesses the forest, geological, aquatic, cultural, and religious relic landscape resources of Xinchang County, Zhejiang Province, using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and fuzzy evaluation methods to quantify their protection needs. The study finds that establishing nature reserves, ecological protection red lines, and historical and cultural villages can effectively maintain ecosystem stability and biodiversity, and protect cultural heritage. Legal protection has significantly improved forest coverage and water quality in Tianmu Mountain National Forest Park and Wozhou Lake Scenic Area, while Meizhu Ancient Village and Waipo Keng Village have excelled in cultural landscape protection. However, challenges such as inadequate law enforcement, low public participation, and insufficient funding hinder the execution of legal boundaries. Recommendations include strengthening law enforcement, raising public environmental awareness, and expanding funding sources. This paper provides a scientific basis and practical guidance for the formulation and implementation of landscape protection policies, contributing to the sustainable utilization and long-term protection of landscape resources in Xinchang County and other regions.

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