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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Techniques for eco red-line management

Second, delimiting the spatial location and scope sensing and geographic information systems to monitor
of different ecological red-line control types is crucial, environmental and human activity changes in real-time.
taking into account the spatial attributes of ecological Big data analytics help forecast potential ecological security
security issues. This spatial delineation process involves risks and analyze environmental data patterns, while
understanding the areas where ecological security issues decision support systems provide timely and actionable
occur and develop, as well as zones where economic, social, information to decision-makers.
and environmental losses are most pronounced or likely to Although this technological framework provides robust
arise. By considering these factors and consulting with local solutions for ecological protection, it is critical to further
stakeholders and relevant administrative bodies, boundaries investigate and address the effects of human involvement
for ecological red-line control can be established after in important ecological areas. Human activities, such as
thorough, systematic, and scientific deliberation, ensuring deforestation, urban expansion, and industrial development,
effective coverage while minimizing adverse impacts. Given present substantial risks to ecological health, resulting in
that ecological security issues evolve due to factors, such habitat fragmentation, pollution, and biodiversity loss—
as global climate change and socioeconomic shifts, it is factors that undermine the objectives of ecological red
important to periodically reassess regional environmental lines. To effectively tackle these difficulties, the framework
problems and adjust limits as necessary. We recommend includes zoning regulations and enforcement that clearly
re-identifying and diagnosing ecological security issues define acceptable and unacceptable activities within
every 5 – 10 years to allow timely adjustments to ecological ecological red lines, supported by strict enforcement
protection red lines in response to evolving risks. measures. In addition, community engagement is

Finally, we propose an ecological red-line management encouraged to foster a feeling of ownership and responsibility
and control plan tailored to the region’s natural resources, toward ecological conservation. Economic incentives and
environmental backgrounds, and socioeconomic alternative livelihood options are also provided, promoting
realities. By integrating regional characteristics, historical sustainable practices and reducing reliance on activities
experiences, domestic and international achievements, that harm ecological zones. The technological framework’s
and environmental governance technologies, the plan effectiveness is heavily reliant on robust policy support,
aims to mitigate secondary ecological risks and implement reinforced by various policy documents. These policy
phased solutions. This management plan includes detailed supports include the National Ecological Red Line Policy,
strategies for environmental governance, ecological which establishes the legal and regulatory framework for
restoration, risk prevention, and ecological monitoring, implementing and managing ecological red lines, and the
ensuring effective management and control of ecological Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan, which provides
security issues within the delineated red-line areas. guidelines for preserving biodiversity and managing
human pressures within ecological red lines. In summary,
5. Enhancing clarity on human impact the proposed technological framework for climate change
Ecological security is a crucial element of sustainable adaptation offers a comprehensive method for ecological
development, guaranteeing the stability and well-being red-line management and control by integrating cutting-
of ecosystems amid increasing human-caused stressors. edge technologies and data-driven strategies. To maintain
Ecological red lines serve as a crucial approach to delineate ecological equilibrium, it is necessary to take into account
areas requiring strict protection to preserve ecological the consequences of human disturbance. The framework,
equilibrium and biodiversity. This study presents a which incorporates targeted measures to reduce human
technical framework for developing ecological red-line activities and references key policy documents, offers a
management and control plans based on ecological safety robust approach to safeguarding important natural areas.
principles. The framework uses data-driven methodologies Future research should aim to strengthen ecosystem
and advanced technical solutions to boost the efficacy of resilience, enabling ecosystems to better withstand and
ecological red-line implementations, aiming to protect recover from environmental issues.
significant ecological services and functions. Founded on 6. Practical examples for ecological safety
ecological security principles, the framework’s primary
goals are to mitigate the impacts of climate change Providing practical examples is crucial to substantiate
on vulnerable ecological areas, conserve ecosystem the research and showcase its practical relevance in real-
services that support human well-being, and prevent world scenarios. For instance, the utilization of remote
the deterioration of significant habitats and biodiversity sensing and geographical information system technologies
hotspots. Technological developments are essential for in ecological red-line monitoring and management can
managing ecological red lines effectively, using remote be demonstrated by examining the Yangzi River basin in

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