PJB-2024-586
Trail design for the high intertidal zone restoration of Lantian mangrove destruction area in Hainan province, China
Bingyu Liu, Shanyu Lin, Youhua Ye, Ketong Zhang, Chen Xiu, Shuxian Huo and Zonglong Wu
Abstract
The restoration of mangrove wetland habitats involves designing trails that consider the sustainable use and value realization of mangroves. This study examines the damaged mangrove wetland in Lantian Village, Danzhou City, Hainan Province, using field surveys, spatial analysis, and landscape design. Three types of trails were selected, including ecological, recreational, and cultural. Trail planning considered directional layout and surrounding resource conditions, leading to the integration of key nodes such as photography platforms, bird-watching platforms, and volunteer service stations. These features support multiple functions, including coastal zone protection, eco-tourism, and nature education. The findings provide a valuable reference for restoring degraded high intertidal zones and inform similar restoration efforts elsewhere