摘要
Shrubs is one of the major types of natural terrestrial ecosystems.China is one of the largest shrubs distribution countries in the world,and the mountainous area of west Sichuan in the southwest region is one of the key distribution sections.Nevertheless,the basic data of shrubs has long been unexplored.This study was designed to document and map the landscape pattern of the shrubs by using land use data with the help of field survey data and well-established landscape metrics.The study area was classifi ed into 7 fi rst-class land cover types and 19 second-class shrubs types.The results showed that grassland,forest,and shrubs landscapes are 3 dominant types.Shrubs landscape showed high quality,fragmentation,aggregation and diversity,richness of resources.Based on these,this paper also presented an outspread discussion on the tourism aesthetic value of shrubs.The conclusion is that the aesthetic value and tourism resources value of shrubs are both considerable,especially for Rhododendron L.shrubs.And ecotourism is suitable for shrubs’exploration and environmental education.Analyzing distribution of shrubs landscape and discussing its tourism aesthetic value can provide a reference and idea for future research.
