The Ecological Sensitivity of Traditional Villages Based on Multi-Source Data and Spatial Mechanisms: A Comparative Study of Typical Provinces in China
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Ecological sensitivity provides a critical scientific foundation for enhancing the resilience and sustainable development of traditional villages. However, regional differences in ecological sensitivity remain underexplored. This study investigated the spatial heterogeneity in representative northern (Hebei) and southern (Hubei) Chinese provinces using a sensitivity–resilience–pressure model. Our integrated indicator system incorporates natural ecological and socioeconomic dimensions. Through AHP-GIS analysis, we revealed a significantly higher ecological sensitivity in Hebei than in Hubei. The core drivers include GDP density, population density, and road network density, which critically constrain rural sustainability. We elucidate region-specific natural–socioeconomic coupling mechanisms and provide targeted insights for optimising conservation strategies, particularly for reconciling environmental resilience with economic advancement.
Source: Sustainability
DOI: 10.3390/su17209221
Authors: Xue Jiang, Mingze Qin, Jia Liu, Siqi Wang, Jiatong Jiang, Yan Liu, Bingbing Han
Institution: Jilin Jianzhu University
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,896
Awards: G2457873237, G3140481632
OpenAlex ID: W4415295164