Spatiotemporal evolution and Sustainably comprehensive zoning optimization of production–living–ecological functions in the Mountain–Flatland areas

• DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e23425
• Publication Date: 2023-12-20T19:05:01Z
• Authors: Yongping Li; Shuqing Zhang; Junsan Zhao; Guangri Zhang; Guoxun Qu; Shilin Ma; Xiaobo Liu
• Keywords: H1-99; Production-living-ecological function (PLEF); Science (General); Ecological protection; 0211 other engineering and technologies; Coupling coordination degree; 02 engineering and technology; Social sciences (General); Q1-390; Spatial optimization; Mountain–flatland characteristics; Urban agglomeration in central Yunnan (UACY); Research Article

Examining the spatiotemporal changes of territorial space is crucial for addressing conflict between economic-social development and natural environment achieving optimal utilization. However, there a research gap regarding spatial characteristics optimization in mountain–flatland area. To address this gap, paper focuses on urban agglomeration Central Yunnan (UACY) as representative mountain-flatland A classification model was established. Based evaluation production– living– ecological functions, economic models were introduced to measure balance degree, further researched evolution coupling coordination by analysis from 2010 2020. The findings indicate following: (1) study area exhibited distinct differentiation, with "western mountainous counties (MCs)/semi-mountainous semi-flatland (SMSFCs), central flatland (FCs), eastern SMSFCs". production function (PF) primarily formed cluster central-northeastern areas FCs SMSFCs, living (LF) highly clustered FCs, remained stable, (EF) significantly northwestern regions MCs enhanced northeast. (2) imbalance degree followed order LF > PF EF, showing decreasing trend driven intra-group imbalances within MCs. coordinate mainly concentrated dysfunctional largely located improved, especially southeastern SMSFCs. (3) fell into 18 functional areas, optimized 13 recommendations differentiated control paths achieve an PLEFs. These results provide theoretical references promoting sustainable utilization resources facilitating high-quality regional UACY other parts country.