Agricultural land-use system management: Research progress and perspectives

Area of Science:

• Agricultural Science
• Environmental Science
• Ecosystem Management

Background:

• The agricultural land-use system (ALUS) is a complex human-land interaction system crucial for resource utilization.
• Climate change and food security concerns necessitate sustainable ALUS management.
• China's ALUS research is nascent, requiring accelerated development for ecological civilization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To clarify progress in ALUS management theory and methods.
• To review research on agricultural land-use carbon emissions and climate change adaptation.
• To evaluate ALUS resource carrying capacity for food security and optimize land layout.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of ALUS management frameworks.
• Analysis of agricultural land-use carbon emissions and reduction strategies.
• Assessment of resource carrying capacity and land use optimization techniques.

Main Results:

• Identified key research areas: carbon emissions, climate change adaptation, resource capacity, and land layout optimization.
• Highlighted the critical role of ALUS in climate mitigation, food security, and ecosystem services.
• Emphasized the need for improved ALUS management systems in China.

Conclusions:

• Effective ALUS management is essential for sustainable resource use, carbon sequestration, and food production.
• ALUS plays a pivotal role in addressing global challenges like climate change and ensuring food security.
• Developing robust ALUS management is crucial for China's high-quality development and ecological goals.