Ecological Footprint Analysis on Sustainable Development

Based on the statistical data of Liaoning province during 2004～2008, the method of ecological footprint analysis was used to evaluate the ecological footprint and the ecological capacity of Liaoning province from 2003 to 2007. The results showed that the average personal ecological footprint gradually increased from 2.587 5 hm2 to 3.340 1 hm2 during 2003 ～2007; the average personal ecological deficit increased from 2.022 3 hm2 to 2.781 1 hm2; the average personal ecological capacity declined year by year from 0.565 2 hm2 to 0.559 0 hm2. These indicates that the utilization of natural resources in Liaoning province was beyond the capacity of the natural ecological system largely, the conflicts between ecological footprint and biological capacity were aggravated, the present developing model is not sustainable, the ecological environment security is at risk. Some suggestions for sustainable economic development were given as follows: adjusting industry structure, introducing high technology, change the model of production and consumption.