Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, China

There is an international consensus that the conservation of heritage resources (HRs) should be based on spatial integration. However, significant gaps still remain in the effective integration of HRs into natural environmental networks, particularly in achieving regional synergies and holistic ecol...

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Main Authors: Ying Yu, Bin Yu, Xinwen Zhang, Lin Ma, Caijun Zhao, Yanyan Jia, Shujun Hou, Xin Han, Kun Li, Xinchuang Chen, Chuanrong Li, Bing Liu
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description There is an international consensus that the conservation of heritage resources (HRs) should be based on spatial integration. However, significant gaps still remain in the effective integration of HRs into natural environmental networks, particularly in achieving regional synergies and holistic ecological and cultural conservation in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study focuses on the Yellow River Basin in Shandong (YRB-SD) applying ecosystem services (ES), morphological spatial pattern analysis (MSPA) and the comprehensive evaluation model (CEM) to identify source areas. Symbiotic corridors (SCs) are constructed using the circuit theory approach and further optimized by integrating ecological protection redlines (EPR), agro-cultural heritage (ACH), and scenic areas (SA) to enhance spatial resource interaction and improve corridor connectivity. Ultimately, 395 SCs are identified, with network connectivity increasing by 31.58 % (α: 0.35 → 0.63, β: 1.68 → 2.23, γ: 0.57 → 0.75). An operational framework of “element linkage (spatial coupling of ecological and cultural elements with networked corridor connections)—technological empowerment (remote sensing monitoring, GIS spatial visualization, VR virtual display, etc.)—multi-party synergy (collaboration among governments, communities, and multiple stakeholders)” is proposed, and the multifunctional conservation strategies of “one circle, two screens, three axes and four zones” are established. The study innovatively incorporates ACH as a symbiotic source, refines the source area extraction methodology, contributes to the achievement of the SDGs, and promotes public understanding of the joint “Connecting Practice” project. It also provides new methods and perspectives for the integrated conservation of heritage resources in the developing countries.
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spelling doaj-art-bfd30bcdab8b474697dd5af0791d45d82025-08-23T04:47:44ZengElsevierEcological Indicators1470-160X2025-09-0117811396210.1016/j.ecolind.2025.113962Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, ChinaYing Yu0Bin Yu1Xinwen Zhang2Lin Ma3Caijun Zhao4Yanyan Jia5Shujun Hou6Xin Han7Kun Li8Xinchuang Chen9Chuanrong Li10Bing Liu11Department of Landscape Architecture, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Research Center of Landscape Demonstration Engineering Technology for Urban and Rural, Tai’an 271018, ChinaDepartment of Landscape Architecture, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Research Center of Landscape Demonstration Engineering Technology for Urban and Rural, Tai’an 271018, ChinaDepartment of Landscape Architecture, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Research Center of Landscape Demonstration Engineering Technology for Urban and Rural, Tai’an 271018, ChinaDepartment of Landscape Architecture, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Research Center of Landscape Demonstration Engineering Technology for Urban and Rural, Tai’an 271018, ChinaDepartment of Landscape Architecture, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Research Center of Landscape Demonstration Engineering Technology for Urban and Rural, Tai’an 271018, ChinaDepartment of Landscape Architecture, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Research Center of Landscape Demonstration Engineering Technology for Urban and Rural, Tai’an 271018, ChinaDepartment of Landscape Architecture, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Republic of KoreaSchool of Landscape Architecture, Zhejiang A&F University, Hangzhou 311300, ChinaMountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry Administration, Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration for Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River, Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018 Shandong, China; Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection and Safety Prevention in the Lower Yellow River of Shandong Higher Education Institutions, Taian 271018 Shandong, ChinaDepartment of Landscape Architecture, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China; Mountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry Administration, Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration for Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River, Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018 Shandong, ChinaMountain Tai Forest Ecosystem Research Station of State Forestry Administration, Key Laboratory of State Forestry Administration for Silviculture of the Lower Yellow River, Forestry College of Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018 Shandong, China; Key Laboratory of Ecological Protection and Safety Prevention in the Lower Yellow River of Shandong Higher Education Institutions, Taian 271018 Shandong, China; Corresponding authors.Department of Landscape Architecture, College of Forestry, Shandong Agricultural University, Tai’an 271018, China; Shandong Provincial Research Center of Landscape Demonstration Engineering Technology for Urban and Rural, Tai’an 271018, China; Corresponding authors.There is an international consensus that the conservation of heritage resources (HRs) should be based on spatial integration. However, significant gaps still remain in the effective integration of HRs into natural environmental networks, particularly in achieving regional synergies and holistic ecological and cultural conservation in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study focuses on the Yellow River Basin in Shandong (YRB-SD) applying ecosystem services (ES), morphological spatial pattern analysis (MSPA) and the comprehensive evaluation model (CEM) to identify source areas. Symbiotic corridors (SCs) are constructed using the circuit theory approach and further optimized by integrating ecological protection redlines (EPR), agro-cultural heritage (ACH), and scenic areas (SA) to enhance spatial resource interaction and improve corridor connectivity. Ultimately, 395 SCs are identified, with network connectivity increasing by 31.58 % (α: 0.35 → 0.63, β: 1.68 → 2.23, γ: 0.57 → 0.75). An operational framework of “element linkage (spatial coupling of ecological and cultural elements with networked corridor connections)—technological empowerment (remote sensing monitoring, GIS spatial visualization, VR virtual display, etc.)—multi-party synergy (collaboration among governments, communities, and multiple stakeholders)” is proposed, and the multifunctional conservation strategies of “one circle, two screens, three axes and four zones” are established. The study innovatively incorporates ACH as a symbiotic source, refines the source area extraction methodology, contributes to the achievement of the SDGs, and promotes public understanding of the joint “Connecting Practice” project. It also provides new methods and perspectives for the integrated conservation of heritage resources in the developing countries.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X25008921Heritage resourceSymbiosis theorySymbiotic corridorsCorridor construction
spellingShingle Ying Yu
Bin Yu
Xinwen Zhang
Lin Ma
Caijun Zhao
Yanyan Jia
Shujun Hou
Xin Han
Kun Li
Xinchuang Chen
Chuanrong Li
Bing Liu
Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, China
Ecological Indicators
Heritage resource
Symbiosis theory
Symbiotic corridors
Corridor construction
title Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, China
title_full Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, China
title_fullStr Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, China
title_full_unstemmed Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, China
title_short Construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin: A case study of the Yellow River basin in Shandong, China
title_sort construction of symbiosis corridors for heritage resources and optimization of conservation strategies in the basin a case study of the yellow river basin in shandong china
topic Heritage resource
Symbiosis theory
Symbiotic corridors
Corridor construction
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X25008921
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