Mapping and assessing the multifunctional demand for agricultural land based on the “P-E-F” framework: A case study of Hangzhou City, China

Assessing the demand for multifunctions of agricultural land (MAL) at a fine scale is critical for rationally optimizing the allocation of agricultural resources. However, the methodology for quantifying MAL demand is still exploratory and lacks a comprehensive evaluation system. This study thus pro...

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Main Authors: Qian Yu, Shan He, Chenxia Hu, Shixue You, Lin Lin, Yue Su, Congmou Zhu, Chenhe Zhou
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author Qian Yu
Shan He
Chenxia Hu
Shixue You
Lin Lin
Yue Su
Congmou Zhu
Chenhe Zhou
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Shixue You
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Yue Su
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description Assessing the demand for multifunctions of agricultural land (MAL) at a fine scale is critical for rationally optimizing the allocation of agricultural resources. However, the methodology for quantifying MAL demand is still exploratory and lacks a comprehensive evaluation system. This study thus proposed the “P-E-F” framework by integrating multi-source datasets (e.g., social network and remote sensing) in Hangzhou, China. Firstly, the MAL demand maps were drawn based on the “P-E-F” framework. Secondly, a multiscale analysis was conducted based on the MAL demand maps and their hotspot maps. Finally, we comprehensively analyzed the demand variations among land use types and agricultural functions to explore more precise information. The key findings are that 1) despite high MAL demand was generally concentrated near the downtown, some remote rural areas were also characterized by significant demand for cultural function; 2) compared to that of ecological and cultural functions, the production demand was less scale-dependent with a more aggregated distribution pattern; 3) agricultural land with compounding demand was clustered in the plains adjacent to cities, and hotspots of MAL demand in remote mountains were less frequently observed; 4) demand level for paddy field was outstanding among other agricultural land use types. We argue that regionally differentiated utilization and management of agricultural land are necessary from a sustainable development perspective. This study provides a new insight into the MAL demand assessment and can provide reference suggestions for the utilization, management, and planning of agricultural land.
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spelling doaj-art-61e9b2666cdf4fe8be1100f0cf6ce1c42025-08-20T02:50:45ZengElsevierEcological Indicators1470-160X2025-03-0117211329810.1016/j.ecolind.2025.113298Mapping and assessing the multifunctional demand for agricultural land based on the “P-E-F” framework: A case study of Hangzhou City, ChinaQian Yu0Shan He1Chenxia Hu2Shixue You3Lin Lin4Yue Su5Congmou Zhu6Chenhe Zhou7College of Economics and Management, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaCollege of Economics and Management, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, China; Corresponding author.College of Economics and Management, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaCollege of Economics and Management, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaCollege of Humanities and Foreign Languages, China Jiliang University, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaCollege of Economics and Management, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, ChinaDepartment of Land Resources Management, Zhejiang Gongshang University, Hangzhou 310018, ChinaDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City 310005, ChinaAssessing the demand for multifunctions of agricultural land (MAL) at a fine scale is critical for rationally optimizing the allocation of agricultural resources. However, the methodology for quantifying MAL demand is still exploratory and lacks a comprehensive evaluation system. This study thus proposed the “P-E-F” framework by integrating multi-source datasets (e.g., social network and remote sensing) in Hangzhou, China. Firstly, the MAL demand maps were drawn based on the “P-E-F” framework. Secondly, a multiscale analysis was conducted based on the MAL demand maps and their hotspot maps. Finally, we comprehensively analyzed the demand variations among land use types and agricultural functions to explore more precise information. The key findings are that 1) despite high MAL demand was generally concentrated near the downtown, some remote rural areas were also characterized by significant demand for cultural function; 2) compared to that of ecological and cultural functions, the production demand was less scale-dependent with a more aggregated distribution pattern; 3) agricultural land with compounding demand was clustered in the plains adjacent to cities, and hotspots of MAL demand in remote mountains were less frequently observed; 4) demand level for paddy field was outstanding among other agricultural land use types. We argue that regionally differentiated utilization and management of agricultural land are necessary from a sustainable development perspective. This study provides a new insight into the MAL demand assessment and can provide reference suggestions for the utilization, management, and planning of agricultural land.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X25002298Multifunctions of agricultural landConceptual frameworkDemand mappingHotspots analysisMultiscale analysis
spellingShingle Qian Yu
Shan He
Chenxia Hu
Shixue You
Lin Lin
Yue Su
Congmou Zhu
Chenhe Zhou
Mapping and assessing the multifunctional demand for agricultural land based on the “P-E-F” framework: A case study of Hangzhou City, China
Ecological Indicators
Multifunctions of agricultural land
Conceptual framework
Demand mapping
Hotspots analysis
Multiscale analysis
title Mapping and assessing the multifunctional demand for agricultural land based on the “P-E-F” framework: A case study of Hangzhou City, China
title_full Mapping and assessing the multifunctional demand for agricultural land based on the “P-E-F” framework: A case study of Hangzhou City, China
title_fullStr Mapping and assessing the multifunctional demand for agricultural land based on the “P-E-F” framework: A case study of Hangzhou City, China
title_full_unstemmed Mapping and assessing the multifunctional demand for agricultural land based on the “P-E-F” framework: A case study of Hangzhou City, China
title_short Mapping and assessing the multifunctional demand for agricultural land based on the “P-E-F” framework: A case study of Hangzhou City, China
title_sort mapping and assessing the multifunctional demand for agricultural land based on the p e f framework a case study of hangzhou city china
topic Multifunctions of agricultural land
Conceptual framework
Demand mapping
Hotspots analysis
Multiscale analysis
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X25002298
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