Analysis of Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Driving Factors of China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems
China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (China-NIAHS) are agricultural systems with deep historical and cultural roots that exhibit temporal continuity and spatial heterogeneity in their formation and distribution. As modern and industrialized agriculture have developed, tradition...
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| description | China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (China-NIAHS) are agricultural systems with deep historical and cultural roots that exhibit temporal continuity and spatial heterogeneity in their formation and distribution. As modern and industrialized agriculture have developed, traditional agricultural systems are facing unprecedented challenges and pressures. This study investigates the spatiotemporal distribution and influencing factors of 196 China-NIAHS sites, categorized into five categories. Using spatial analysis techniques and Geographical Detectors, this study identifies key natural, socioeconomic, and cultural drivers shaping their distribution. The results reveal a predominantly clustered spatial distribution of China-NIAHS, centered around the Yangtze River Basin, with significant influences from population density, tourism development, and industrialization. Historical analysis highlights a west-to-east and northward migration of agricultural activity, driven by political stability and technological advancements. Further findings indicate that the spatial distribution of China-NIAHS is primarily determined by population density, tourism development, and river network density. Population density plays a pivotal role in heritage preservation, tourism development generates economic benefits and facilitates cultural dissemination, and river network density supports the formation and sustainability of heritage sites. Conversely, urbanization and economic development have limited influence, emphasizing the need to prioritize socioeconomic and natural factors in conservation strategies. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the spatial and temporal dynamics of China-NIAHS, offering valuable insights for sustainable heritage conservation and the strategic integration of natural and socioeconomic factors into modern agricultural policies. These findings deepen the understanding of China-NIAHS, highlighting their role in ecological and cultural sustainability while supporting value assessment, region-specific protection, and sustainable utilization strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d402b43b9d50493e9403442b3d18e96e2025-01-24T13:16:11ZengMDPI AGAgriculture2077-04722025-01-0115222110.3390/agriculture15020221Analysis of Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Driving Factors of China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage SystemsFei Ju0Rui Yang1Chun Yang2College of Art Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, ChinaCollege of Art Design, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, ChinaSchool of Design, Jiangnan University, Wuxi 214122, ChinaChina’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (China-NIAHS) are agricultural systems with deep historical and cultural roots that exhibit temporal continuity and spatial heterogeneity in their formation and distribution. As modern and industrialized agriculture have developed, traditional agricultural systems are facing unprecedented challenges and pressures. This study investigates the spatiotemporal distribution and influencing factors of 196 China-NIAHS sites, categorized into five categories. Using spatial analysis techniques and Geographical Detectors, this study identifies key natural, socioeconomic, and cultural drivers shaping their distribution. The results reveal a predominantly clustered spatial distribution of China-NIAHS, centered around the Yangtze River Basin, with significant influences from population density, tourism development, and industrialization. Historical analysis highlights a west-to-east and northward migration of agricultural activity, driven by political stability and technological advancements. Further findings indicate that the spatial distribution of China-NIAHS is primarily determined by population density, tourism development, and river network density. Population density plays a pivotal role in heritage preservation, tourism development generates economic benefits and facilitates cultural dissemination, and river network density supports the formation and sustainability of heritage sites. Conversely, urbanization and economic development have limited influence, emphasizing the need to prioritize socioeconomic and natural factors in conservation strategies. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of the spatial and temporal dynamics of China-NIAHS, offering valuable insights for sustainable heritage conservation and the strategic integration of natural and socioeconomic factors into modern agricultural policies. These findings deepen the understanding of China-NIAHS, highlighting their role in ecological and cultural sustainability while supporting value assessment, region-specific protection, and sustainable utilization strategies.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/15/2/221China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage SystemsGlobally Important Agricultural Heritage Systemsspatiotemporal distributionGeodetectorinfluencing factors |
| spellingShingle | Fei Ju Rui Yang Chun Yang Analysis of Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Driving Factors of China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems Agriculture China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems spatiotemporal distribution Geodetector influencing factors |
| title | Analysis of Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Driving Factors of China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems |
| title_full | Analysis of Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Driving Factors of China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Driving Factors of China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Driving Factors of China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems |
| title_short | Analysis of Spatiotemporal Dynamics and Driving Factors of China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems |
| title_sort | analysis of spatiotemporal dynamics and driving factors of china s nationally important agricultural heritage systems |
| topic | China’s Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems spatiotemporal distribution Geodetector influencing factors |
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