Assessing Land-Use Conflict Potential and Its Correlation with LULC Based on the Perspective of Multi-Functionality and Landscape Complexity: The Case of Chengdu, China

Land-use conflicts in UNESCO World Heritage Sites, such as Mount Qingcheng and the Dujiangyan Irrigation System, are exacerbated by competing demands for multi-functional land use. A study reveals that high conflict potential emerges when both functional suitability and landscape complexity thresholds are exceeded, often necessitating land consolidation or adjustments. Researchers developed a 1 km resolution model to assess these conflicts using LULC data from 2000–2020, identifying spatial patterns of 'high-low' combinations. This approach offers a quantitative framework for territorial planning in protected areas facing urban sprawl pressures.

Chen, J., Zhang, L., Zhao, S., & Zong, H. (2023). Assessing Land-Use Conflict Potential and Its Correlation with LULC Based on the Perspective of Multi-Functionality and Landscape Complexity: The Case of Chengdu, China. Land, 12(4), 742. https://doi.org/10.3390/land12040742