Based on global and local spatial autocorrelation analyses of exploratory spatial data

this study an-alyzed regional pattern and driving forces of cultivated land use change in Jiangxi Province from 1980 to 2007 by adopting GIS technology and Geoda software. The results indicate that during 1980-2007

the global spatial autocorrelation of cultivated land change in the study area was significant

as shown by the value of Global Moranrs I. The changes of cultivated land in Jiangxi Province displayed a clear spatial clustering effect along with a spatial homogeneity within individual zones such as northern plain

surrounding mountains

and inner hills. The majority of the counties had a positive spatial correlation in land use change. Specifically

＂high-high＂ correlations were mainly found in the northern plain and surrounding mountains of the province

while ＂low-low＂ correlations were found in the hilly areas. The main driving forces influencing cultivated land change varied in different regions.