Evaluation of the Green Development Status in Mountainous Scenic Area based on the Tourism Ecological Footprint Model

This study employs the Tourism Ecological Footprint Model to meticulously evaluate the green development status of mountainous scenic areas,specifically focusing on the Wenfeng Mountain Scenic Area.The overarching aim is to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the ecological impact stemming from tourism activities.The evaluation encompasses complex calculations and analyses of the ecological footprint,ecological carrying capacity,and ecological surplus.In the case study of Wenfeng Mountain Scenic Area,the findings indicate a notable state of ecological surplus in the current stage of tourism development.The specific quantitative results reveal a surplus,indicating that the ecological impact of tourism activities is well within the sustainable carrying capacity of the region.This implies that despite substantial tourism activities,the ecological environment of the Wenfeng Mountain Scenic Area remains effectively protected and maintained.The ecological surplus signifies a balance between tourism development and the preservation of the local ecosystem,which is crucial for the sustainable development of the region.Moreover,this study delves into the nuances of the ecological components,providing detailed breakdowns of the ecological footprints attributed to various tourism-related activities,including accommodation,transportation,dining,sightseeing,and shopping.These specifics offer a nuanced understanding of the ecological dynamics associated with diverse tourism-related factors.The meticulous assessment of Wenfeng Mountain Scenic Area's green development status has several significant implications.Decision-makers can draw insights into the delicate balance that is required between tourism promotion and environmental conservation.The ecological surplus suggests that current practices align with sustainable development goals andprovide a positive model for similar regions.However,this study also draws attention to some critical limitations in the Tourism Ecological Footprint Model.The detailed results highlight challenges related to model applicability,data collection,and calculation methods,stressing the need for further refinement and validation.Acknowledging these limitations is crucial for refining the model and ensuring its robust application in diverse geographical contexts.In conclusion,this study delivers a granular understanding of the green development status of mountainous scenic areas,specifically the Wenfeng Mountain Scenic Area.The detailed results serve as a rich reference for decision-makers and researchers,offering new insights into specific aspects of tourism-related ecological impacts.As avenues for future research,refining the evaluation indicators and improving the data collection and analysis methodologies will be pivotal for advancing the precision and reliability of green development assessments.

Analysis of Application Status and Recommendations for Shade-Tolerant Lawns and Ground Cover Plants in the West Lake Scenic Area

Taking 8 parks in Xihu Scenic Area as the survey objects, this study found that there are 77 kinds of shade-tolerant lawns and ground cover plants under the forest in good growth condition, and there are 3 types of application forms: dense forest, sparse forest and forest edge. In response to the existing problems, it is proposed that it is necessary to adhere to principles of ecology, adapt to local conditions and plant suitable varieties in accordance with local conditions, develop and use new varieties of wild shade-tolerant lawns and ground cover plants, and strengthen the promotion of the mixed planting model of shade-tolerant lawns and ground cover plants, so as to provide guidance for the better use of shade-tolerant lawns and ground cover under the forest in the West Lake Scenic Area in the future.

Plant Diversity on the North of East Lake Luoyan Scenic Area in Wuhan Municipality

The research was conducted as per biocenology normal sampling method in the north of East Lake Luoyan Scenic Area and the results showed that of 14 sample plots, there are 62 species in 56 genera in the families of 38, including 32 arbor species, 22 shrub species and 8 herbaceous species. Cinnamomum septentrionale and Cynodondactylon（Linn.） Pers. appeared the most frequently of 64.3%.Margalef＇s index, Shannon-wiener index and Simpson index from high to low were all arbor layershrub layerherbaceous layer, of which arbor layer in green space D kept the highest in terms of Margalef＇s index, and herbaceous layer in the space was the lowest. Besides, herbaceous layers maintained the highest in Pielou＇s index and shrub layer the lowest.

Primary Study on Reasons for the Growth Re-cession of Fragrant Camphor Trees at the West Lake Scenic Area and Diagnosis Procedure

Fragrant camphor tree is the city tree of Hangzhou which takes a large proportion of the ancient trees in Hangzhou City. Recently, with the free open of the attractions around the West Lake and the implementation of the comprehensive pro- ject for protecting the West Lake, a part of ancient fragrant camphor trees are fac- ing problems such as altered living conditons. Some of them are showing a decline in growth vigor or even close to death, which will produce extremely negative influ- ences on the maintaining and sustainable development of the West Lake Scenic Area if without any timely measures for the rescue and rejuvenation of the trees. Therefore, strengthening the protection and management of ancient fragrant camphor trees at the West Lake Scenic Area and carrying out researches on the procedure for diagnosing the reasons for the growth recession of the ancient fragrant camphor trees at the West Lake Scenic Area are of great significance for the future protec- tion and rejuvenation of the ancient trees around the West Lake. The factors influ- encing the growth of ancient trees and indexes for judging the growth condition were listed and the reasons for the growth recession were systematically summa- rized in this paper. In addition, measures for the rejuvenation of the ancient fragrant camphor trees were also simply discussed.

Study on the Planning of Cluster-based Scenic Areas with Jingyanggang Scenic Area as an Example

Cluster-based scenic area is a special form within the scenic area system, scenic areas are always scattered with diversified landscape resources, thus planning should be made according to actual conditions of the local area, and pertinent measures should be applied. Through elaborating the detail work in the overall planning of Jingyanggang Scenic Area, such as landscape division, spatial layout and sightseeing structure, the authors discussed several problems should be paid more attention in the planning of cluster-based scenic areas.

Influence of tourist disturbance on soil properties, plant communities, and surface water quality in the Tianchi scenic area of Xinjiang, China

The impact of tourist disturbance on the environment has become a focal issue of environmental science, ecology, and travel management studies. To assess the influence of tourist disturbance on soils and plants in the Tianchi scenic area of Xinjiang, China, we compared soil properties and plant community characteristics at 0, 5, 10, and 20 m from the tourist trail within areas at three different altitudes, where the intensities of tourist disturbance are distinct. Surface water quality was also studied at three different levels relative to the Tianchi Lake. The results showed that tourist disturbance significantly increased soil pH within 10 m from the trail and soil bulk density on the edge of the trail, but significantly reduced soil organic matter and total nitrogen contents within 5 m from the trail. The number of tree seedlings on the edge of the trail and the shrub coverage and height of herbaceous plants within 5 m from the trail significantly decreased due to tourist disturbance. Changes in herbaceous plant diversity differed by soil zones. In the high altitude region, tourist disturbance led to a remarkable increase in the herbaceous plant diversity on the edge of the trail, while in the low altitude region, tourist disturbance had a low impact on the diversity of herbaceous plants. In addition, tourist activities polluted the surface water, significantly reducing water quality. Thus, current tourist activities have a significant negative impact on the ecological environment in the Tianchi scenic area.

Ecological migration effects on the Tianchi Scenic Area in Xinjiang:from the perspective of migrant farmer families

As an important approach for relieving conflicts between ecosystems and human activities in the Tianchi Scenic Area, Xinjiang of China, an ecological migration policy was implemented, aiming to improve the regional ecological environment. The case of resettlement was closely related to the smooth implementation of the migration project. Based on the questionnaires and farmer family interviews, both changes in the ecological environment and the living conditions of migrant farmer families in the Tianchi Scenic Area were investigated in this study. The objectives were to assess the benefits of the ecological migration policy and to analyze the effects of ecological migration on migrant farmer families. The results showed that （1） awareness of the need for ecological environmental protection and the types of migrant families had a great influence on the willingness to migration; （2） since the implementation of the ecological migration project, the ecological environment in the Tianchi Scenic Area had improved significantly, particutarly in terms of returning farmland to forestry, while pressures on grassland had also been relieved to some extent; （3） the major income sources and occupations of the migrant farmer families changed, the range of their income sources declined, and their per capita incomes decreased at different degrees; and （4） nearly half of the farmer families were not satisfied with the living environment of new settlements and the decline in the quality of life had significant influences on the attitudes of migrants. In order to ensure the successful implementation of an ecological migration project, it is essential to enhance farmer awareness of needs for ecological environmental protection, and to solve resettlement problems properly.

Cultivation and Management of Low-carbon Scenic Spots——A case study of Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area in Henan Provicne of China

After analysis of connotation of low-carbon scenic spots,the paper considered that a perfect low-carbon scenic spot is a comprehensive integrity with satisfying tourists' lowest tourist experience effect as the premise and with low energy consumption,low pollution and low emission as the foundation.Low-carbon tourist scenic spots had been classified into three types which are ecological type,cultural type and coupling type of ecology and culture.Representatives of each type of tourist scenic spot were illustrated.It proposed that government should play the leading role in cultivation of low-carbon scenic spot;tourism industry should enhance self supervision;tourism development mode should be transformed and upgrading of tourist products should be realized.By taking Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area of Henan Province for example,based on low-carbon tourist resources,low-carbon development of management,following measures realizing low-carbon economy were put forward:① purifying air quality and beautifying environment of scenic area;② sifting laggard productivity and protecting ecological resources in the scenic area by many means;③ sticking to low-carbon environmental protection concept and completing infrastructure service;④ developing tourist native products and souvenirs based on local resources;⑤ applying electronic access control ticket system,intelligent monitor system and LED information and communication platform,so as to achieve low-carbon management.

Research on Tourism Master Planning of Huangshan Hot Spring Scenic Area in China

Based on tourist resources' evaluation and tourism market development of Huangshan Hot Spring Scenic Area,by combining with relevant theories of "SWOT",the paper has identif ied the leading functional orientation and tourism development idea of the hot spring scenic area.Meanwhile,by following the principle of "sustainable use" of Huangshan natural resources,planning strategies and implementing suggestions have been put forward based on "addition,subtraction,multiplication and division".The ultimate purpose is to create diversified tourism experiences for tourists and improve tour quality of hot spring scenic area,and f inally build Huangshan tourism brand of "Snowy Hot Spring".

Ecological Security Assessment and the Sustainable Development of Tourist Destination—A Case Study of Taining Scenic Area

With Taining national scenic area as the case study, the guidance of ecological footprint analysis on the sustainable development of tourist destination was expounded.

Application of Harmony and Integrity Culture in Tourism Project Planning—A Case Study of Lumingling Scenic Area

Significance of tourism project planning in the transformation of tourism resources to tourist products was analyzed,it was proposed that culture is the soul of tourism project planning,harmony and integrity culture is the essence of Chinese cultures.Connotations and types of harmony and integrity culture were elaborated,such as harmony and integrity of human and nature,harmony and integrity of the society,harmony and integrity of the ego.On this basis,relationship between harmony and integrity and tourism projects was expounded,harmony and integrity culture was stressed as the source of tourism projects,and tourism projects as optimal carriers of demonstrating and inheriting harmony and integrity culture.Lumingling Scenic Area in south Jingxing County,Shijiazhuang City of Hebei Province was taken for an example to analyze the application of harmony and integrity culture in concrete planning of tourist projects from the perspectives of functional orientation,theme orientation and functional division.

Research on Landscape Construction of the Tropical Rainforest Scenic Area ——A Case Study of Yanuoda Rainforest Scenic Area in Sanya City, Hainan Province

With its unique attractiveness, abundant natural and tourism resources, tropical rainforest plays a significant role in improving global climatic conditions and protecting the diversity of species, thus how to protect and properly utilize resources in the development of tropical rainforest is the top issue to be discussed. With the study case of Yanuoda Rainforest Scenic Area in Sanya, the landscape design principles and creation techniques of tropical scenic areas are to be discussed in this paper.

Eco-sensitivity Analysis Methods in the Planning of Qinglong Mountain Scenic Area

By studying the Qinglong Mountain in southeastern suburb of Wuhan City, relevant information are obtained by applying GIS, weight of each index is acquired via Delphi method and AHP, then an evalution model is established for the assessment of comprehensive sensitivity, and finally eco-sensitive area of each level is determined to provide objective support for the ecological planning of Qinglong Mountain Scenic Area.

Analysis and Empirical Study on the Tourism Attraction Factors of Scenic Areas

Modeling research and empirical study on the attraction of tourism destinations were conducted from 6 aspects,i.e.quality and scale of tourism resources,economic environment of tourism destinations,policy environment,accessibility,income level of tourist source areas as well as distance between tourist source area and tourism destination.

Study on Environmental Capacity and Sustainable Development Strategy of Scenic Areas ——Taking the Scenic Area of Slender West Lake in Yangzhou for an Example

Taking the scenic area of Slender West Lake in Yangzhou for an example, the quantitative evaluation model of environmental capacity and impact factors limiting sustainable development of scenic area were put forward, and targeted control measures were correspondingly proposed.

Discussion on Theme-based Design of Road Landscape in Scenic Area——A Case Study of Five Dragon Temple Cultural Park in Yingcheng City

The combination of ornamental function and recreational function should be taken into account in road landscape design of scenic area.The theme characteristic should be highlighted by designing techniques.Roads in scenic area should be used to lead tourists' behavior according to people's behavioral psychology.With Five Dragon Temple Cultural Park as case study,starting from its geographic location and establishment concept,the paper had extracted design theme of Five Dragon Temple Cultural Park.Profound religious cultural connotation had been given to the cultural park with Chinese traditional religion and "Five Elements" theory as the inspiration.It designed five main roads with different colors which represented five elements covering "gold,wood,water,fire and earth".Different scenic areas had been linked together by five man roads,forming a road landscape pattern of "meeting of five dragons".Then,flowering plants had been collocated along the five roads which were Vatica astrotricha,Punica granatum,Prunus serrulata,Morus alba and Osmanthus fragrans,creating theme-based road landscape not only representing religious significance but also corresponding with "Five Elements" theory.

Qualitative Comparison of Cultural Resources in Famous Scenic Areas: A Case Study of the West Lake and the Yunhu Lake

Theories and basic methods of evaluating cultural resources in famous scenic areas were explored, on the basis of which quantitative evaluation model and evaluation indexes were established, such as abundance, density, historical value, cultural value and social value of cultural resources, influence, peculiarity, integrity, development and utilization capacity. The West Lake in Hangzhou City and the Yunlong Lake Scenic Area were taken for example.

GIS-based Spatial Viewshed Analysis of Cableway Construction Projects in Scenic Areas

GIS and GPS are used for the quantitative analysis of visual landscape impact of the old and new Cloud Valley Cableway in the Yellow Mountain.The results show that viewshed,quantity of visible sensitive scenic areas,and visible length from the tour routes of the new cableway are much smaller than those of the old one,so the new cableway has limited impact on visual landscapes of the scenic area,and basically meets the requirement of not damaging natural landscape features of the Yellow Mountain.GIS-and GPS-based spatial viewshed analysis methods have promising prospects in researches on landscape infl uence of scenic areas,and both of them are also signifi cant technical supports for the environmental protection verifi cation of construction projects in scenic areas.

Tourism Development Models Based on Ecological Utilization and Protection of Water Conservancy Scenic Areas

In view of major confl icts between ecological conditions of scenic areas and tourism development, tourism development models and approaches of six major water conservancy scenic areas were summarized on the basis of investigating interaction mechanism, ecological utilization and protection of scenic areas, including reservoir development and construction model, wetland development and construction model, natural river and lake development and construction model, city river and lake development and construction model, irrigated area development and construction model, water and soil conservation development and construction model. The research fruits are of instructive signif icance for the management and development of scenic areas.