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. 2025 Jul 22;13:e19722. doi: 10.7717/peerj.19722

Table 5. Factor selection.

Factor Number Driving factors Importance
Terrain X1 Elevation There is an abundance of cultivated land in flat regions, making development relatively straightforward; however, development in high-altitude areas poses significant challenges
X2 Slope The steep slope complicates mechanization, reduces agricultural production efficiency, and increases the likelihood of cultivated land being abandoned or repurposed for other uses
X3 Aspect Slope orientation affects the growth cycle of crops and, consequently, influences agricultural yields. Low agricultural efficiency may prompt the conversion of land to alternative uses
Transport X4 Highway mileage Convenient transportation will enhance population mobility and stimulate economic development, resulting in the utilization of cultivated land
Climate X5 Average temperature Crops require the appropriate temperature for optimal growth, which in turn affects agricultural yields. Low agricultural efficiency may lead to the conversion of farmland for alternative uses
X6 Precipitation Precipitation is essential for crop growth and significantly impacts agricultural yields
X7 Average relative humidity Humidity significantly affects crop growth, which in turn impacts agricultural yields
X8 Sunshine duration Sufficient sunlight is a key factor in determining crop growth trends, which in turn influences agricultural yields
Economy X9 Gross regional product An important indicator of social and economic development is the conversion of cultivated land into industrial, commercial, and urban construction land
X10 Primary industry Agriculture (planting, forestry, animal husbandry, fishing, etc.) directly demonstrates the utilization patterns of cultivated land
X11 Secondary industry Industry (extractive, manufacturing, etc.) Manufacturing, production and supply of electricity, gas and water) and construction, will directly impact cultivated land
X12 Tertiary industry Other industries, aside from primary and secondary sectors, will directly occupy cultivated land
X16 Proportion An important indicator of the level of urbanization is the migration of the rural population to cities
Population X13 Total resident population The change in population size exerts pressure on land resources
X14 Rural population The decline in the rural population may result in the abandonment of cultivated land, which can subsequently be repurposed for non-agricultural purposes
X15 Urban population The growth of the urban population will lead to an expansion of urban development, encroaching upon cultivated land
X17 Population density Population density influences the distribution of the rural labor force and the intensity of land use