| The identification of key areas for ecological restoration is pivotal for advancing ecological civilization. Implementing restoration in these key zones and enhancing ecological regulation can effectively mitigate the imbalance between regional ecological conservation and economic development while promoting biodiversity. Taking Panzhihua City in Sichuan Province as a case study, this research analyzed its fundamental ecological characteristics using the InVEST model and constructed an ecological network by integrating the MSPA, Conefor, and MCR models. In alignment with the city′s territorial spatial planning for ecological restoration, key areas for ecological restoration were comprehensively delineated and implemented at the township level. The results indicate that from 2002 to 2022, 16.6% of the land in Panzhihua underwent type conversion, primarily among forest, farmland, grassland, and shrubland. The proportions of these land types that remained unchanged were the highest, at 94.08%, 93.93%, 92.54%, and 93.77% respectively, suggesting overall stable habitat quality. The constructed ecological network exhibits a spatial pattern characterized by ″One Shield, Multiple Corridors, and Multiple Nodes.″ Eight ecological source areas were identified, covering a total area of 3,536.8 km2. Twenty eight ecological corridors were extracted, including 10 important and 18 general corridors. Based on a comprehensive township-level delineation, key ecological restoration areas were overlaid with specific restoration priorities: 22 priority protection zones, 32 key regulation zones, and 6 general regulation zones. This study innovatively establishes a zoning control system for key ecological restoration areas and tasks at the township scale, explores its integration with territorial spatial planning, strengthens ecological restoration and spatial governance, and can provide guidance for promoting sustainable urban development. |