Review of the relationship between national park construction and sustainable community development from the perspective of sustainable livelihoods

The relationship between national park construction and community livelihoods has emerged as a focal point in contemporary academic discourse. Based on the "Web of Science (WOS)" and "China National Knowledge Infrastructure" databases, this study employs the biblio-metric tool CiteSpace to systematically review the pertinent literature on national parks and community development from both domestic and international sources. This review meticulously analyzes the research trajectory and core themes related to the interplay between national park construction and community development through the lens of sustainable livelihoods, subsequently delineating key areas for future scholarly inquiry. The findings reveal that: (1) Existing studies predominantly explore the impacts of national park construction on both traditional and alternative livelihoods within communities. (2) Regarding the supportive role of community development in national park construction, current research primarily focuses on the influence of community residents′ livelihood capital, livelihood strategies, and livelihood diversity, as well as models of community participation. (3) Future research should aim to further deepen and expand the exploration of topics concerning the sustainable development of national park communities. Emphasis should be placed on adopting a bidirectional interactive research perspective and broadening the scope of inquiry into the relationship between national park construction and community development. Additionally, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and methodological integration is essential to realize a "win-win" paradigm for the sustainable development of both national parks and communities.