Abstract: To enhance the rational and efficient utilization of Yangtze River shoreline resources, we examine the current management status of the Jiangsu segment and propose comprehensive management measures tailored to its protection and utilization. Despite notable achievements in the Yangtze River protection strategy in Jiangsu, shortcomings persist, notably insufficient comprehensive management and unified planning along the shoreline. Recommendations include enhancing the joint conference system for comprehensive shoreline management, establishing a provincial-level task force for Yangtze River shoreline protection, and implementing unified management strategies. Considering water area and land area factors along the shoreline, we introduce the shoreline grade coefficient and utilization efficiency coefficient to optimize the paid use method for shoreline resources, exploring a paid-use mechanism for the Jiangsu segment of the Yangtze River's mainstream. This approach aims to effectively promote the rational development and utilization of Yangtze River shoreline resources.

Key words: Yangtze River shoreline, protection and utilization, paid utilization mechanism, paid utilization approach, management system, Jiangsu section