Ecotourism empowers the suitability assessment and influencing factors of mine restoration and development
[Objective]The development of ecotourism empowering the comprehensive restoration and utilization of mining land represented by green mines has received widespread attention.Research on the suitability assessment system and influencing factors for ecotourism empowering mining restoration development provides technical support for the high-quality development of ecotourism in green mines nationwide.[Method]The study constructed an assessment index system for ecotourism in green mines based on the analytic hierarchy process(AHP)from six dimensions:scientific research value,historical and cultural value,leisure and recreational value,ecological and environmental value,mine development condition,and urban development environment.Factor analysis was used to assess the suitability of ecotourism development in green mines in Hunan,and multiple linear regression analysis is conducted to analyze the influencing factors.[Result]The comprehensive assessment score for the development of ecotourism in green mines in Hunan ranged from 0.38 to 0.84,indicating relatively small differences.The abundance of tourism resources,quality of the ecological environment,and policy support had passed the significance test at the 1%level.Infrastructure,stakeholder involvement and friendliness,and transportation convenience had passed the significance test at the 5%level,showing a positive correlation with the development of ecotourism in green mines in Hunan.The safety risk condition had no significant impact on the development of ecotourism in green mines in Hunan.[Conclusion]The potential for ecotourism empowering mine restoration and development in Hunan province is significant.Therefore,it is necessary to strengthen the government's macro planning and management,formulate corresponding policies and regulations,and guide and ensure the development of ecotourism in mines.Enhance the level of scientific technology and digitization,increase investment in innovation,fully utilize the remaining resources of the mine and local culture,improve the ecotourism value of the mine on the basis of ecological restoration and protection,and create ecotourism products for the mine.