Patterns of Multilayer Utilization of Land in The South of China

Abstract

The objective of this research is to outline the patterns of multilayer land utilization in the south of China. According to extensive investigations, two basic patterns were proposed. One is the vertical gradient pattern based on the vertical difference in agro-resources on mountains. The other takes advantage of the superiorities of the hydrothermal conditions and the sufficient manpower in the region to establish an integrated agrotechnique system of multi-species coexistence, multilayer biological structure and multistage circular use of substances. Such types of stereoscopic agriculture make full use of space, time and light and thermal resources, increasing biomass yield, product varieties and economic benefit of a limited area. Adapted to the local situation, the patterns are recommended as developmental orientation of land utılization ın the region.