Abstract: The ecological condition of the Qinghai Lake vicinity is noteworthy, with the sustainable development of herdsmen being influenced by various factors including ecological conservation, tourism involvement, and the establishment of national parks. Investigating the resilience and vulnerabilities of diverse livelihoods among herdsmen holds significant practical importance in mitigating poverty among this population and fostering rural rejuvenation.Using the Participatory Farmer Assessment (PRA) method, a livelihood survey was conducted in Qinghai Lake National Park. Variables representing the livelihood resilience of herdsmen in the park were selected based on the adjusted Speranza livelihood resilience evaluation system, focusing on buffering ability, adaptability ability, and transformation ability. The livelihood resilience of herdsmen with different livelihood types was quantified, and a geographic detector model was employed to identify risk factors affecting their livelihood resilience.The findings indicate that:(1)There exists a significant polarization in the choice of livelihood options among herders, with a predominant focus on herder-led activities (47.30%) and part-time tourism (31.75%) as the primary avenues for selecting and advancing livelihood options within Qinghai Lake National Park.(2)The study conducted in Qinghai Lake National Park indicates that the herdsmen exhibit a relatively low level of livelihood resilience, with notable variations among different livelihood types. The resilience levels range from high to low, with the part-time tourism type demonstrating the highest level (0.353 4), followed by the tourism-led type (0.340 5), pastoral owner-led type (0.288 8), and government-supported type (0.231 2). Furthermore, the internal dimensions of livelihood resilience display unequal capacities, with the strongest buffering ability and the weakest transformation ability.The implementation of diversified livelihood strategies has a notable impact on enhancing the livelihood resilience of herdsmen.(3)The impact of various risk factors on herdsmen's livelihood resilience varies. Key risk factors include the transition from pasturing to grassland cultivation, seasonal fluctuations in the tourism market, rising lake levels, and the dependency ratio of the household.It is imperative to enhance the grassland ecological reward and subsidy policy, create tourism products that align with seasonal characteristics and market demand, implement a sustainable compensation mechanism for pastoral households affected by permanent inundation, elevate local public service provisions including education and healthcare, and actively support the livelihoods of pastoral communities while fostering sustainable ecological development.
Key words：livelihood resilience; herdsmen; risk factors; Qinghai Lake National Park