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An Empirical Study on the Coupling of Wetland Ecotourism and Resource–Environmental Carrying Capacity in Dongting Lake Wetland

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the coupling relationship between wetland ecotourism and resource–environmental carrying capacity in the Dongting Lake region. By constructing a comprehensive index system and utilizing a coupling coordination degree model, we analyzed the temporal and spatial evolution characteristics across 24 districts and counties from 2014 to 2022. The results indicate the following: (1) The quality of both ecotourism and environmental carrying capacity has steadily improved, though significant regional disparities remain. (2) The coupling coordination degree exhibits a “high in the center, low in the periphery” spatial pattern, showing a positive correlation between ecotourism levels and environmental capacity. (3) The region comprises three development types: balanced coordination, well-matched, and lagging. These findings provide a scientific basis for optimizing ecotourism pathways and achieving high-quality regional sustainable development.

Source: Sustainability

DOI: 10.3390/su18063158

Authors: Meixuan Chen, Jiacheng Wang, Xiaohua Fu, Yingchun Fang, Hui Wang, Haiyin Xu, Peirui Zhao, Jiahao Luo, Yi Wu, Jian Zhu

Institutions: Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Hunan Normal University, Central South University, Hunan Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Water Resources and Sustainability

Subfield: Water Science and Technology

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,896

OpenAlex ID: W7140100474

FWCI: 1.682

Cites: 32

Cited by: 1

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