The Historical and Theoretical Rationale for Ecological Protection and Restoration: Experiences from China

Xiaotong Han, Zhengfu Bian (), Haochen Yu, Shaogang Lei, Yibo Zhao and Yingjie Guo
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Xiaotong Han: School of Public Policy and Management, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Zhengfu Bian: Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Mine Ecological Restoration, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Haochen Yu: College of Economics and Management, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266061, China
Shaogang Lei: Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Mine Ecological Restoration, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Yibo Zhao: Engineering Research Center of Ministry of Education for Mine Ecological Restoration, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
Yingjie Guo: Inner Mongolia Pingzhuang Energy Limited by Share Ltd., Chifeng 266061, China

Land, 2025, vol. 14, issue 1, 1-18

Abstract: This study aims to elucidate the historical justification for protection and restoration efforts in China while also examining the theoretical underpinnings of ecological conservation and restoration. Utilizing a literature review method, logical reasoning method, and inductive summarizing method, the historical and theoretical frameworks of territorial spatial ecological conservation and restoration are elucidated, leading to the following conclusions: (1) The ecological protection and restoration of national land space represents an advanced form of land remediation; however, they differ in terms of objects, principles, goals, and measures. (2) Territorial space ecological protection and restoration is historically unavoidable due to the current phase of societal development, driven by the natural environment and the necessity to establish an ecological civilization. (3) To implement territorial spatial ecological protection and restoration effectively and rationally, it is essential to comprehend its systematicity, territoriality, dynamics, and scientificity. By clarifying its historical and theoretical rationale, we can achieve a deeper understanding of its current relevance. This can effectively inform practical efforts in territorial spatial ecological protection and restoration.

Keywords: territorial spatial ecological protection and restoration; land consolidation; historical rationale; theoretical rationale; mission of the times (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q15 Q2 Q24 Q28 Q5 R14 R52 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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