Evaluation on Soundscape of Mangrove on Qi'ao Island, Zhuhai
In order to maximize the ecological functions and improve the tourism value of mangroves,taking the mangrove on Qi'ao island of Zhuhai as the study subject and based on the research theories of urban soundscape and scenic beauty of the forests,the soundscape of mangrove was evaluated by using analytic hierarchy process (AHP).The results showed that there were significant differences among people from different education backgrounds and age groups on the evaluation of the soundscape indicators (p<0.05).The aesthetic index of mangrove soundscape on Qi'ao island of Zhuhai was 7.254,belonging to the limint of more beautiful (Ⅱ).The pitch,sound frequencies and relative abundance of soundscape were the important factors,which affected the aesthetic index of mangrove soundscape.The finding from this study could provide a theoretical basis to design and construct the soundscape of mangrove.