Study on Functional Zoning Method of National Park Based on MCDA: The Case of the Proposed “Ailaoshan-Wuliangshan” National Park

Junze Liu, Xiaoyuan Huang (), Huijun Guo, Zhuoya Zhang, Xiaona Li and Mengxiao Ge
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Junze Liu: School of Geography and Ecotourism, Southwest Forestry University (SWFU), 650224 Kunming, China
Xiaoyuan Huang: School of Geography and Ecotourism, Southwest Forestry University (SWFU), 650224 Kunming, China
Huijun Guo: National Plateau Wetlands Research Center, Southwest Forestry University (SWFU), 650233 Kunming, China
Zhuoya Zhang: School of Geography and Ecotourism, Southwest Forestry University (SWFU), 650224 Kunming, China
Xiaona Li: School of Geography and Ecotourism, Southwest Forestry University (SWFU), 650224 Kunming, China
Mengxiao Ge: School of Geography and Ecotourism, Southwest Forestry University (SWFU), 650224 Kunming, China

Land, 2022, vol. 11, issue 11, 1-15

Abstract: In a national park master plan, functional zoning plays a key role in developing differentiated zoning controls that achieve multiple park construction objectives. In this study, a geographical attribute code and basic zoning elements are developed for the proposed “Ailaoshan-Wuliangshan” National Park, followed by the development of spatial multi-criteria sets and weight sets to determine the suitability of the land. Next, we use a clustering algorithm and conflict unit prioritization to allocate space for multi-target units to get the preliminary zoning schemes, and then identify stable units and unstable units through sensitivity analysis. Ultimately, the functional zoning of the National Park was determined. According to the results, the proposed “Ailaoshan-Wuliangshan” National Park can be divided into nine types of 164 landscape units; the highest land suitability values of each zone showed the traits of differentiation and aggregation in spatial distribution; there are 97 stable units and 67 unstable units; approximately 62.83% and 37.17% of the total park area can be divided into core conservation area (primary sensitive area and secondary sensitive area) and general control area (ecological activity area and ecological control area). By implementing a comprehensive assessment and decision-making process, the defined functional zones are precise and simple to recognize on the ground, and they adhere to the area proportions needed by national standards. Furthermore, the functional zoning is clustered, which avoids the fragmentation of the zoning results causing difficulties in management, and serves as a point of reference for the functional zoning approaches used in other proposed national parks in China.

Keywords: national park; functional zoning; landscape unit; multi-criteria decision analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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