Abstract:
The assessment of landscape resources in national parks is a fundamental basis for their scientific conservation and rational utilization, and holds significant importance for advancing high-level protection and high-quality development of national parks. This study employs a combination of the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) and Geographic Information System (GIS) spatial analysis to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of landscape resources in the recreational area of Wuyishan National Park. The objective is to provide scientific support for the sustainable development, ecological protection, and rational use of landscape resources in the park. The evaluation covers five core sub-areas: Yunwo-Tianyou Peak, Nine-bend Stream Bamboo Rafting, Yixiantian-Huxiao Rock, Wuyi Palace, and Dahongpao-Water Curtain Cave.Through the AHP method, an evaluation index system was constructed, comprising three levels: landscape resource quality, environmental conditions, and development potential. The weights of each indicator were determined through expert scoring, and the sub-areas were evaluated accordingly. Simultaneously, GIS technology was applied to conduct visual landscape evaluation, analyzing key indicators such as visibility, relative distance sensitivity, and relative slope sensitivity of the scenic spots. The results show that the average comprehensive score of the five sub-areas is 90.46. Among them, Yunwo-Tianyou Peak and Nine-bend Stream Bamboo Rafting achieved the highest scores in overall landscape quality, while Wuyi Palace stood out for its cultural landscape value. GIS analysis indicates that although Tianyou Peak has a relatively limited visibility range, it exhibits the highest visual sensitivity, whereas Wuyi Palace boasts the largest visible area.The study identified several challenges, including insufficient integration of culture and tourism in some areas, inadequate infrastructure, and risks associated with excessive tourist crowding. Based on these findings, the following recommendations are proposed: implement scientific functional zoning to enhance ecological protection; optimize visual management and trail design using GIS analysis results; promote the integration of culture and tourism; develop green tourism models; and strengthen management and service systems. The combined AHP-GIS approach provides a scientifically validated method for landscape resource evaluation, offering valuable insights for the management and sustainable development of recreational areas in Wuyishan and other National Parks. Limitations of this study include the inherent subjectivity of expert scoring in AHP and the challenges of applying point-based GIS analysis to linear landscape features such as bamboo rafting routes. It is recommended to Wuyi Mountain′s unique natural and cultural resources to achieve an organic integration of landscape resource conservation and sustainable development through functional zoning, cultural-tourism integration, and enhanced services, thereby further improving the social service functions of the National Park.