Cover news reporter Teng Han
On October 29, the State Council New Office held a press conference on natural resources to help build a well-off society in an all-round way, and Guan Zhiou, director of the State Forestry and Grassland Administration (National Park Administration), answered a question from the cover reporter on the protection of wild animals and plants, and he specifically mentioned the northward migration and return journey of the Asian elephants that have attracted much attention. In the near future, we will create a more comfortable and livable home for them. ”
Guan Zhiou, director of the State Forestry and Grassland Administration (National Park Administration) (Source: Guoxin)
Guan Zhiou said that at present, the habitat area of wild animal plants in China has gradually expanded, and the ecological status has improved significantly. After years of efforts, through the construction of the nature reserve system, China has formed nearly 10,000 nature reserves of all types at all levels, accounting for about 18% of the land area, 90% of the terrestrial ecosystem types, 65% of the higher plant communities, and 71% of the species of wild animals and plants under national key protection have been effectively protected. Especially in key areas, the population of wild animals and plants continues to grow.
"For example, the Yellow River Delta Nature Reserve has become the world's largest breeding ground for the Eastern White Stork, the number of Crested Ibises in qinling has now increased to more than 5,000, the number of Hainan gibbons has also increased to 35 groups of 5, and the critically endangered wild plant canopy wood has increased from 6 when we first discovered to 15,000." At the same time, we are also pleased to see that in the north of Inner Mongolia, the Wuhan section of the Yangtze River, Liuzhou in Guangxi, Xiapu in Fujian and other places, snow leopards, Yangtze River porpoises, Chinese autumn sand ducks, black-faced spoonbills and so on have begun to appear in people's field of vision. Guan Zhiou said.
At the same time, we will further improve the system of laws and regulations for the protection of wild animals and plants. The list of wild animals and plants under national key protection has been adjusted and released, and the key protected species of wild animals have been expanded to 980 species and 8 categories, and the key protected species of wild plants have been expanded to 455 species and 40 categories, for a total of about 1101 species.
Implement rescue conservation actions for precious and endangered species. Guan Zhiou introduced that through the strengthening of artificial breeding technology and the implementation of rewilding and repatriation, the population of more than 100 endangered and precious species has achieved restorative growth. In particular, research centers for the protection of rare and endangered species such as giant pandas, Asian elephants, pangolins, Hainan gibbons, and cycads have been established successively. The artificial breeding problem of giant pandas has achieved a breakthrough, and the number of captive populations has reached 673. Once extinct Przewalski's wild horses, elk, etc. have re-established wild populations. Critically endangered wild plants such as canopy wood and Debao cycad have returned from the wild. In line with the principle of combining ex situ conservation, nearly 200 botanical gardens across the country have collected and preserved more than 20,000 kinds of wild plants.
Cover reporter asks questions (Source: Guoxin)
In addition, the illegal trade in wildlife is completely prohibited. Give full play to the role of the inter-ministerial joint conference on combating illegal trade in wild animals and plants, and organize and carry out the "Qingfeng Action". Last year, the e-commerce platform was urged to remove 1.274 million pieces of wildlife trade information, investigate and deal with more than 25,000 illegal cases of various types, confiscate 570,000 wild animals, and more than 63,000 wild plants, forming a high-pressure situation of severely cracking down on illegal trade in wild animals and plants.
Guan Zhiou also mentioned that he took the initiative to tell the Chinese story of wildlife conservation. Citing the much-watched Journey of Asian Elephants Moving North and Returning as an example, he said, "The whole process fully demonstrates our warm care for the elephant family, which can be said to be escorted and carefully cared for along the way, and the human elephant is safe and vivid." Our group of heart-warming camera pictures let everyone feel the joy and warmth of harmonious coexistence between people and elephants. ”
"Here to tell you, at present, the elephant herd has returned safely, all aspects are in good condition, and the lively and cute baby elephant has made new progress." In the near future, we will create a more comfortable and livable home for them. Guan Zhiou said. In addition, before the Asian elephant moved north, we also successfully rescued a wild Siberian tiger that had strayed into the village and released it into nature in time. A few days ago, we monitored the healthy and lively figure of the Northeast Tiger and Leopard in the area of the National Park. At the same time, we continue to carry out international cooperation, including cooperative research on giant pandas with 18 countries.
Guan Zhiou said that while doing a good job in the protection of wild animals and plants, he is also paying close attention to some new situations and new problems, such as the rapid growth of wild boar populations in some areas, how to scientifically regulate the size of the population and prevent safety risks is a new topic facing it. "At present, we are carrying out comprehensive pilot prevention and control of wild boar harm in 14 provinces, and will successively introduce relevant policy measures."
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