[Theories and methodologies of engineering designs on sustainable agricultural land consolidation project--a case study of Xuemeiyang land consolidation project in Changtai County, Fujian Province]

Area of Science:

• Agricultural Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Sustainable Land Management

Context:

• Agricultural land consolidation projects require careful engineering design for sustainability.
• Existing animal habitats and ecological features must be considered.
• Balancing economic, ecological, and social factors is crucial for successful land consolidation.

Purpose:

• To discuss the concept and characteristics of engineering designs for sustainable agricultural land consolidation.
• To propose principles, methods, and procedures for such designs.
• To evaluate the effectiveness of these designs through case study.

Summary:

• The paper outlines engineering design principles for sustainable agricultural land consolidation.
• It details designs for land use, soil improvement, infrastructure, and ecological shelter-forests.
• The study successfully applied these designs in Xuemeiyang region, Changtai County.

Impact:

• Engineering designs significantly improved eco-environments and agricultural production conditions.
• Farm income increased in the planned regions post-implementation.
• The project demonstrated a holistic approach to sustainable land development.