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Developing and sustainably utilize the coastal mudflat areas in China
Xiao-Hua Long1, Li-Ping Liu2, Tian-Yun Shao1
1College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
The Science of the Total Environment
|July 12, 2016
Summary
China
Area of Science:
- Coastal Ecology and Resource Management
- Sustainable Land Use Planning
Background:
- Coastal mudflats are crucial reserve land resources in China.
- Sustainable development of these areas is vital for alleviating land scarcity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the development history and current utilization modes of China's coastal mudflats.
- To explore sustainable developmental prospects for coastal mudflat resource exploitation.
Main Methods:
- Historical review of coastal mudflat development post-1950s.
- Analysis of current development and utilization strategies.
- Focus on agricultural applications, including halophytes and soil remediation.
Main Results:
- Overview of China's coastal mudflat development trajectory.
- Detailed examination of agricultural uses: halophyte cultivation, salt-tolerant crops, and saline-alkali soil improvement.
- Identification of key practices in coastal resource utilization.
Conclusions:
- Coastal mudflats offer significant potential for sustainable resource development.
- Agricultural innovations, particularly with salt-tolerant species and soil remediation, are key.
- Strategic planning is essential for the long-term sustainable use of these valuable coastal ecosystems.
