The study looked at how forest landscape elements are changing in Guandishan Forest region as it recovers from past human activities. Using a method called Spatial Trend Surface Analysis, researchers found that altitude, slope, and human disturbance are the main factors affecting the distribution of vegetation. They discovered that higher altitude areas are influenced by natural conditions, while lower altitude areas are more impacted by human activities. Overall, the study shows that human disturbance plays a significant role in shaping the forest landscape restoration process in the region.