Objective The aim was to discuss the establishment of a comprehensive monitoring system for the quantity-quality-ecology of land resources in the Shandong Section of the Yellow River Basin, so as to promote the sustainable utilization of regional land resources.

Method The methods of regional analysis, comparative analysis, 3S technology analysis and mathematical statistics were employed. The monitoring model, monitoring indicators and technical system for land resources were determined. Data on monitoring indicators were collected and analyzed, and the eco-environmental effects of land use transition were examined.

Result The Shandong Section of the Yellow River Basin has adopted a dual-site monitoring model of "central Shandong mountainous areas + western Shandong plain" combined with a dual-perspective of "traditional agriculture + urban radiation". It should establish a coordinated monitoring indicator system at meso-micro scales and an integrated multi-dimensional monitoring technical system of "field investigation + remote sensing monitoring + fixed-point observation + real-time monitoring". For the monitoring site of industrial counties (districts) in the mountainous area of central Shandong, Gangcheng District of Jinan City was selected. The land-use types were dominated by forestland, cultivated land and construction land. In recent years, the land-use structure has undergone significant changes, the utilization degree of cultivated land was relatively low, and there was a risk of decline in soil nutrients. For the monitoring site of agricultural counties (districts) in the plain area of western Shandong, Qihe County of Dezhou was selected. Its land-use types were dominated by cultivated land. In recent years, the land use structure has remained stable and the utilization rate of cultivated land was relatively high, while the ecological quality of surface water needed to be improved. Driven by the conversion of agricultural production space to forest ecological space, the overall eco-environmental quality of the two counties (districts) has improved in recent years.

Conclusion There are obvious differences in land-use characteristics and ecological evolution laws under different landforms and industrial types in the Shandong Section of the Yellow River Basin. The research results can provide data support for regional territorial ecological protection and high-quality development.