Calculation and analysis of agricultural ecological footprint in Bashang Plateau, Hebei Province—A case study of Shangyi County

The agricultural ecological footprint of Shangyi County from 1998 to 2003 was calculated and analyzed.Results indicate an agricultural ecological deficit of 0.36hm²/cap. in 2000.During the six years under review,there is an initial increase in agricultural deficit but then a steady decrease after 2001.This implies an intensification of agricultural development after 2001.