Reviewing the Progress in the Identification, Conservation and Management of China-Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (China-NIAHS)
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. The Application and Identification of China-NIAHS
2.1. Selection Criteria
2.2. Application Materials
2.3. Application Procedures
2.4. Designations
3. The Conservation and Management of China-NIAHS
3.1. Full Recognition of Values
3.2. Dynamic Conservation Approaches
3.3. Standardized Management Measures
4. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
Appendix A
No. | Batch | Designation Year (China-NIAHS/GIAHS) | Name |
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1 | 1 | 2013/2005 | Qingtian Rice-Fish Culture , Zhejiang Province |
2 | 1 | 2013/2010 | Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, Yunnan Province |
3 | 1 | 2013/2010 | Wannian Traditional Rice Culture, Jiangxi Province |
4 | 1 | 2013/2011 | Congjiang Dong’s Rice-Fish-Duck System, Guizhou Province |
5 | 1 | 2013/2012 | Pu’er Traditional Tea Agrosystem, Yunnan Province |
6 | 1 | 2013/2012 | Aohan Dryland Farming System, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region |
7 | 1 | 2013/2013 | Xuanhua Traditional Vineyards, Hebei Province |
8 | 1 | 2013/2013 | Shaoxing Kuaijishan Ancient Chinese Torreya, Zhejiang Province |
9 | 1 | 2013/2014 | Jiaxian Traditional Chinese Date Gardens, Shaanxi Province |
10 | 1 | 2013/2014 | Fuzhou Jasmine and Tea Culture System, Fujian Province |
11 | 1 | 2013/2014 | Xinghua Duotian Agrosystem, Jiangsu Province |
12 | 1 | 2013 | Anshan Nanguo Pear Planting System, Liaoning Province |
13 | 1 | 2013 | Kuandian Traditional Shizhu Ginseng Cultivation System, Liaoning Province |
14 | 1 | 2013 | Youxi Lianhe Rice Terraces, Fujian Province |
15 | 1 | 2013 | Xinhua Ziquejie Rice Terraces, Hunan Province |
16 | 1 | 2013 | Yangbi Juglans Sigillata Dode and Crops Composite System, Yunnan Province |
17 | 1 | 2013 | Shichuan Traditional Pear Gardens, Gansu Province |
18 | 1 | 2013 | Zhagana Agriculture, Forestry and Husbandry Compound System, Gansu Province |
19 | 1 | 2013 | Turfan Karez Agrosystem, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region |
20 | 2 | 2014 | Cuizhuang Ancient Winter Jujube Gardens, Tianjin Municipality |
21 | 2 | 2014 | Kuancheng Traditional Chinese Chestnut Planting System, Hebei Province |
22 | 2 | 2014 | Shexian Dryland Terraces, Hebei Province |
23 | 2 | 2014 | Arhorchin Grassland Nomadic System, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region |
24 | 2 | 2014 | Hangzhou West Lake Longjing Tea Culture System, Zhejiang Province |
25 | 2 | 2014 | Huzhou Mulberry-Dyke-Fish-Pond System, Zhejiang Province |
26 | 2 | 2014 | Qingyuan Mushroom Cultivation System, Zhejiang Province |
27 | 2 | 2014 | Anxi Tieguanyin Tea Culture System, Fujian Province |
28 | 2 | 2014 | Chongyi Hakka Rice Terraces, Jiangxi Province |
29 | 2 | 2014 | Xiajin Ancient Mulberry Groves in Old Yellow River Course, Shandong Province |
30 | 2 | 2014 | Yangloudong Brick Tea Culture System, Hubei Province |
31 | 2 | 2014 | Xinhuang Dong-Treasured-Red-Rice Culture System, Hunan Province |
32 | 2 | 2014 | Chao’an Camellia sinens Tea Culture System, Guangdong Province |
33 | 2 | 2014 | Lonhsheng Longji Rice Terraces, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region |
34 | 2 | 2014 | Jiangyou Traditional Magnolia Flower Planting System, Sichuan Province |
35 | 2 | 2014 | Guangnan Babao Rice Culture System, Yunnan Province |
36 | 2 | 2014 | Jianchuan Rice-Wheat Rotation Farming System, Yunnan Province |
37 | 2 | 2014 | Minxian Angelica Sinensis Cropping System, Gansu Province |
38 | 2 | 2014 | Lingwu Long Jujube Cropping System, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region |
39 | 2 | 2014 | Hami Melon Cultivation System, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region |
40 | 3 | 2015 | Pinggu Sizuolou Juglans hopeiensis Planting System, Beijing Municipality |
41 | 3 | 2015 | Jing-Xi-Rice Culture System, Beijing Municipality |
42 | 3 | 2015 | Huanren Jingzu Rice Culture System, Liaoning Province |
43 | 3 | 2015 | Yanbian Apple Pear Planting System, Jilin Province |
44 | 3 | 2015 | Fuyuan Fish Culture System of Hezhe Nationality, Heilongjiang Province |
45 | 3 | 2015 | Ning’an Xiangshui Rice Culture System, Heilongjiang Province |
46 | 3 | 2015 | Taixing Gingko Planting System, Jiangsu Province |
47 | 3 | 2015 | Xianju Waxberry Planting System, Zhejiang Province |
48 | 3 | 2015 | Yunhe Rice Terraces, Zhejiang Province |
49 | 3 | 2015 | Shouxian Quebei Irrigation Project (Anfeng Reservoir) and Irrigated Farming System, Anhui Province |
50 | 3 | 2015 | Xiuning Fishery System with Flowing Mountain Spring, Anhui Province |
51 | 3 | 2015 | Zaozhuang Ancient Jujube Forests, Shandong Province |
52 | 3 | 2015 | Laoling Jujube-crop Eco-farming System, Shandong Province |
53 | 3 | 2015 | Lingbao Ancient Valley-and-Plain Jujube Forest, Henan Province |
54 | 3 | 2015 | Enshi Gyokuro Tea Culture System, Hubei Province |
55 | 3 | 2015 | Longan “Na” Rice Culture System of Zhuang Nationality, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region |
56 | 3 | 2015 | Cangxi Snow Pear Planting System, Sichuan Province |
57 | 3 | 2015 | Meigu Tartary Buckwheat Farming System, Sichuan Province |
58 | 3 | 2015 | Huaxi Ancient Tea and Culture System, Guizhou province |
59 | 3 | 2015 | Shuangjiang Mengku Ancient Tea and Culture System, Yunnan Province |
60 | 3 | 2015 | Yongdeng Kushui Rose Farming System, Gansu Province |
61 | 3 | 2015 | Zhongning Chinese Wolfberry Cultivation System, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region |
62 | 3 | 2015 | Qitai Dryland Farming Landscape, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region |
63 | 4 | 2017 | Qianxi Chinese Chestnut Compound Cultivation System, Hebei Province |
64 | 4 | 2017 | Xinglong Traditional Hawthorn Cultivation System, Hebei Province |
65 | 4 | 2017 | Jishan Jujube Production System, Shanxi Province |
66 | 4 | 2017 | Yijinhuoluo Agriculture and Husbandry Production System, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region |
67 | 4 | 2017 | Liuhe Grape Cultivation System, Jilin Province |
68 | 4 | 2017 | Jiutai Wuguantun Tribute Rice Cultivation System, Jilin Province |
69 | 4 | 2017 | Gaoyou Lake and Wetland Agrosystem, Jiangsu Province |
70 | 4 | 2017 | Yangshan Honey Peach Cultivation System, Jiangsu Province |
71 | 4 | 2017 | Deqing Freshwater Pearl Traditional Cultivation and Utilization System, Zhejiang Province |
72 | 4 | 2017 | Tongling Ginger Cultivation System, Anhui Province |
73 | 4 | 2017 | Taiping Houkui Tea Culture in Mountain Huang, Anhui Province |
74 | 4 | 2017 | Fuding White Tea Culture, Fujian Province |
75 | 4 | 2017 | Nanfeng Citrus reticulita Blanco Cultivation System, Jiangxi Province |
76 | 4 | 2017 | Guangchang Lotus Cultivation System, Jiangxi Province |
77 | 4 | 2017 | Zhangqiu Green Onion Cultivation System, Shandong Province |
78 | 4 | 2017 | Xinan Traditional Cherry Planting System, Henan Province |
79 | 4 | 2017 | Xintian Sanwei Chili Planting System, Hunan Province |
80 | 4 | 2017 | Huayuan Zila Tribute Rice Compound Cultivation System, Hunan Province |
81 | 4 | 2017 | Gongcheng Persimmon Cultivation System, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region |
82 | 4 | 2017 | Haikou Litchi Planting System in Yangshan Region, Hainan Province |
83 | 4 | 2017 | Shanlan Rice Culture, Hainan Province |
84 | 4 | 2017 | Shizhu Coptis chinensis Production System, Chongqing Municipality |
85 | 4 | 2017 | Yanting Leizu Sericulture System, Sichuan Province |
86 | 4 | 2017 | Mingshan Tea Culture in Mountain Mengding, Sichuan Province |
87 | 4 | 2017 | Tengchong Buffalo Breeding System in River Binlang, Yunnan Province |
88 | 4 | 2017 | Fengxian Dahongpao Pepper Cultivation System, Shaanxi Province |
89 | 4 | 2017 | Lantian Apricot Planting System, Shaanxi Province |
90 | 4 | 2017 | Yanchi Sheep Breeding System, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region |
91 | 4 | 2017 | Chabuchaerbuha Agrosystem, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region |
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China-NIAHS Selection Criteria | GlIAHS Selection Criteria | |
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Basic measures | Historic relevance (origin, length of history); Completeness (materials and products, ecosystem services, knowledge and technological systems, landscape and aesthetics, spirit and culture); Sustainability (adaptation to the nature, human development); Endangered situation (variation tendency, stress factor); | Food and livelihood security; Agro-biodiversity; Local and traditional knowledge systems; Cultures, value systems and social organizations; Landscapes and seascapes features. |
Supplementary measures | Demonstration effect (participation, accessibility, promotion); Guarantee measures (institution, policy, planning) |
Number of Candidates | Number of Designations | |
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First batch (2013) * | 43 | 19 |
Second batch (2014) | 42 | 20 |
Third batch (2015) | 42 | 23 |
Fourth batch (2017) | 63 | 29 |
Total | 190 | 91 |
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Jiao, W.; Min, Q. Reviewing the Progress in the Identification, Conservation and Management of China-Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (China-NIAHS). Sustainability 2017, 9, 1698. https://doi.org/10.3390/su9101698
Jiao W, Min Q. Reviewing the Progress in the Identification, Conservation and Management of China-Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (China-NIAHS). Sustainability. 2017; 9(10):1698. https://doi.org/10.3390/su9101698
Chicago/Turabian StyleJiao, Wenjun, and Qingwen Min. 2017. "Reviewing the Progress in the Identification, Conservation and Management of China-Nationally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (China-NIAHS)" Sustainability 9, no. 10: 1698. https://doi.org/10.3390/su9101698