《低洼地地区典型水土地利用为特征的全球重要农业文化遗产以兴化垛田传统农业系统为例（英文）》.pdfVIP

Dec., 2014 Journal of Resources and Ecology Vol.5 No.4 J. Resour. Ecol. 2014 5 (4) 320-327 GIAHS DOI:10.5814/j.issn.1674-764x.2014.04.006 Typical Water-land Utilization GIAHS in Low-lying Areas: The Xinghua Duotian Agrosystem Example in China 1 1 1 1,2 BAI Yanying *, SUN Xueping , TIAN Mi and Anthony M. FULLER 1 Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100101, China 2 School of Environmental Design and Rural Development, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, N1H2W1, Canada Abstract: Xinghua Duotian Agrosystem is a raised field agriculture system with typical water-land utilization. It was identified as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) site by FAO in April 2014. Based on a literature review and field investigations, we analyzed the history and development, structure and characteristics, functions and values of the Xinghua Duotian Agrosystem in this research. The system has a long history, rich biodiversity, important ecosystem services, traditional adapted agricultural technologies and a folk culture. Altogether, these features form an attractive landscape created by its special water-land utilization. It also has great importance for the livelihood maintenance of the local people. However, the inheritance and conservation effort of Xinghua Duotian Agrosystem is facing great threats from modern agriculture, urbanization and labor loss. This paper will provide insight into the Xinghua Duotian Agrosystem, and provide scientific support for the conservation and development of this special sy