Evaluating the Sustainability of Nature Reserves Using an Ecological Footprint Method: A Case Study in China

Nature reserves are established to protect ecosystems and rare flora and fauna. However, with the rapid development of the social economy, many nature reserves are facing enormous pressures from human activities. The assessment of the sustainability of nature reserves is a fundamental task for the p...

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Main Authors: Xiaoman Liu, Dong Jiang, Qiao Wang, Huiming Liu, Jin Li, Zhuo Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/8/12/1272