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Based on the perspective of biocultural diversity, this study takes the Huizhou-Hangzhou Ancient Trail (HHAT) as a case study and constructs a comprehensive conservation framework oriented toward spatial planning. Biodiversity and cultural diversity patterns are assessed and their spatial relationships are quantified using the coupling coordination degree model. The biocultural diversity index is further integrated with the Marxan systematic conservation planning model to identify Biocultural Core Protected Areas (BCCPA) and support differentiated spatial conservation strategies. The results indicate that biodiversity and cultural diversity along the HHAT exhibit a pronounced antagonistic coupling relationship: regions with antagonistic coupling account for 98.90% of the total study area, while coordinated regions make up only 0.02%. 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