The evolution and reconstruction of tourism rural ecological space: a case study of Wolong Village, Chaling County

Research on Wolong Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, reveals critical insights into the reconstruction of tourism-driven rural ecological spaces for sustainable development. The study identifies that Wolong Village's ecological space consists of 6 source areas, 15 corridors, and 22 nodes, but faces issues such as unbalanced spatial distribution, irrational structure, and weak ecological function. Analyzing four developmental stages, the research highlights key evolutionary features: scale decline, spatio-temporal differences, and functional complexity. To address these challenges, the study proposes a reconstruction pathway involving 7 source areas, 14 corridors, and 19 nodes, along with measures like classified spatial control, structural optimization, and ecological planning guidance. This approach offers a theoretical framework and practical case study for rural ecological protection and revitalization strategies.

FU Lihua, 傅丽华，谢美，彭耀辉，莫振淳. (2021). The evolution and reconstruction of tourism rural ecological space: a case study of Wolong Village, Chaling County. Acta Ecologica Sinica, 41(20). https://doi.org/10.5846/stxb202012223245