Buddhist heritage landscape evolution of Mount Wutai: a path dependence approach

Path dependence analysis reveals how self-reinforcing sequences shape the evolution of Buddhist heritage landscapes, offering a toolkit to steer their development toward desired outcomes. The study applies this framework to Mount Wutai's landscape, demonstrating its utility for long-term cultural preservation and sustainable management. By examining institutional genesis, reproduction, and change over millennia, researchers identify key mechanisms that influence landscape trajectories, providing actionable insights for heritage conservation.

Wang, W., Lu, Z., Zhang, Z., Zhou, J., & Gong, Z. (2024). Buddhist heritage landscape evolution of Mount Wutai: a path dependence approach. Landscape Research, 49(4), 527–539. https://doi.org/10.1080/01426397.2024.2317728