China's National Park Revolution: Evolution of Conservation Strategies and Future Prospects

Evolution of China's National Park System

On October 12, 2021, President Xi Jinping announced at the COP15 leaders' summit that China had officially designated its initial national park group consisting of the Three-River-Source National Park, Giant Panda National Park, Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, Hnan Tropical Forests National Park, and Wuyishan National Park. These pioneering national parks cover a total area of approximately 230,000 square kilometers and conserve almost 30 of China's key terrestrial wildlife species.

National parks have been established since Yellowstone National Park was founded in the USA in 1872, playing significant roles worldwide as distinct 'national signatures' and crucial ecosystems. Given China's vast biodiversity, this marks its initial steps towards a national park-centric protected area system, planning about 50 more for the future.

In an insightful panel discussion, leading Chinese ecologists discuss the background, strategies, and challenges in establishing China's national park system. They provide scientific perspectives on how these parks might reshape ecological conservation landscapes and whether China is adequately prepared to create and manage them scientifically.

The discussion participants include:

• Guangchun Lei, Professor of Ecology Nature Conservation at Beijing Forestry University;

• Zhiyun Ouyang, Professor from the Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences;

• Yang Su, Developmental Researcher at the Institute for Advanced Study in China;

• Additional notable experts in ecology and conservation.

This discussion highlights innovative methodologies being employed by the Chinese government to protect biodiversity, promote sustnable development, and foster ecological awareness among citizens. As China embarks on this path, it ms not only to preserve its natural heritage but also to set a global example for harmonious coexistence between societies and nature.

The formation of these national parks in China has been guided by comprehensive conservation strategies that integrate traditional knowledge with cutting-edge scientific research, ensuring the long-term sustnability of these ecosystems. The discussion provides insights into how such an approach might serve as a other countries facing similar challenges in balancing economic development with environmental protection.

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