Spatial coordinability between urban tourism industry development and farmland control:A case of Putuo District,Zhoushan City
Balancing tourism development with national land use control presents a significant challenge for local governments in China.As tourism increasingly drives economic growth,particularly in cities rich in cultural and natural resources,the tension between land allocation for tourism and the need to preserve farmland has intensified.While much-existing research focuses on coordinating economic development and ecological conservation,studies specifically addressing the balanced development of farmland and tourism land remain limited.This paper examines the interplay between farmland management and tourism industry growth in Putuo District,Zhoushan City,a prominent tourism hub.The study employs a three-step methodology:First,it calculates the expansion intensity index at the street level to measure the intensity of tourism land expansion,providing insights into how tourism land use has evolved over time and its correlation with factors such as population growth,infrastructure development,and tourism demand.Second,it utilizes the land use coordination index to assess the degree of coordination between tourism land and farmland,evaluating how well the two types of land coexist and whether tourism development is harmonious with farmland preservation.Finally,hotspot detection using the G-statistic is conducted at the community level to analyze the spatial coordination between farmland and tourism land,identifying areas where their land use patterns are either closely aligned or misaligned.The study reveals two distinct development patterns of the tourism industry in Zhoushan City.The first pattern involves traditional tourism land distribution,where farmland surrounds tourism clusters,such as those in Zhujiajian Subdistrict and Donggang Subdistrict.In this pattern,tourism development is concentrated in specific areas,while surrounding regions continue to preserve farmland,ensuring that tourism does not significantly encroach upon agricultural land.The second pattern involves emerging tourism land distribution,where tourism land is scattered outside farmland protection zones,as seen in areas like Taohua Town and Liuheng Town.This pattern emphasizes the dispersal of tourism land use,allowing for growth in less densely populated areas while upholding farmland protection policies.Both patterns highlight a spatial mismatch between farmland and tourism land.In the first pattern,tourism land is developed in a concentrated manner,prioritizing efficient and intensive land use.This approach facilitates the development of tourism infrastructure,such as hotels,attractions,and transport networks,outside of farmland protection zones.In the second pattern,tourism land use is more decentralized,with scattered development occurring within less regulated areas.This allows for tourism expansion while minimizing the impact on farmland.The conclusions drawn from this study offer valuable insights for other cities seeking to balance tourism development with farmland preservation.
farmlandtourism landspatial coordinationtourism industry developmenttwo patterns
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