English version - Convention on Biological Diversity

Focus on conservation of unique natural habitats including subtropical
evergreen broad-leaved forests and forests in Karst areas.
Establish biodiversity corridors between reserves and improve the
conservation of the national key protected wild animals and plants and their
habitats such as giant panda, crested ibis, endemic pheasants, wild sika deer,
black-necked crane, forest musk deer, cycas, alsophila and dove tree.
Improve conservation of rare and endemic fishes and their habitats along the
upper reaches of the Yangtse River.
Improve collection and documentation of traditional knowledge related to
biodiversity conservation.
7. The Hilly Plain Region of East and Central China
(1) Overview: The region includes the entire area of Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangxi
and part of Jiangsu, Anhui, Fujian, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, Guangdong and Guangxi
and covers an area of 1.09 million square kilometers. In this region, there are 70
national nature reserves, covering an area of 1.845 million ha., 226 national forest
parks, covering an area of 1.489 million ha., 71 national scenic spots, covering an area
of 1.755 million ha. and 48 national reserves of aquatic germplasm resources,
covering an area of 225,000 ha. The total protected areas in this region cover 2.77%
of the region’s total land area. The priority areas of biodiversity conservation in this
region include Huangshan-Huaiyushan Mountain Area, Dabieshan Mountain Area,
Wuyishan Mountain Area, Nanling Mountain Area, Dongting Lake Area and Poyang
Lake Area.
(2) Conservation priorities: For biodiversity conservation in this region, China will
Establish nature reserves, protective plots and sites to conserve remaining key
protected plants and establish groups of nature reserves along the middle and
lower reaches of the Yangtse River.
Strengthen the conservation of the evergreen broad-leaved forests in densely
populated areas and of ancient rare wild plants and animals that still exist in a
few areas.
Establish nature reserves in the Yangtse River Basin and major lake areas for
conservation of aquatic species and fishery resources.
Improve the conservation of rare and endangered species such as Chinese
sturgeon and dolphins, and of river and marine coastal wetlands and wintering
habitats of red-crowned cranes and Siberian white cranes and potential
habitats of South China Tiger.
19