| “West Eco-footprint Model” and its application in Ningxia eco-footprint calculation |
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| DOI：10.7606/j.issn.1000-7601.2011.05.39 |
| Key Words: “West Ecological Footprint Model” calculation of key parameters study of Ningxia ecological footprint |
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| Abstract: |
| In order to accurately measure the sustainability of western China, “West Ecological Footprint Model” was set up. Calorie value per kilo of bio-products was introduced to solve the problem that different bio-products cannot be directly added in weight. The key parameters for the model were computed based on the actual data collected from western China. Finally, as an experiment, the model was employed in calculation of Ningxia ecological footprint as well as in sustainability assessment of Ningxia economic development. The results indicated that per capita ecological deficit of Ningxia was up to 0.749 hm2, and that ecologically surplus population took up 33% of the total in 2009; so, current Ningxia model for economic development is unsustainable. Proposals were put forward to better the situation, too. “West Ecological Footprint Model” is suitable for studying ecological footprint among provinces in western China and it also provides a reference for ecological footprint analysis in othe
r middle to small areas in China. |
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