Language: English
Published on: 1994-01
Hardcover
It is known that China possesses approximately 500 species of mammals, 119 species of birds , over 320 species of reptiles, over 210 species of amphibian and over 2200 species of fishes, accounting for over 10% percent of wildlife in the world's total. More than 100 species of rare and precious animals are peculiar to or mainly found in China. By late 1993 there are 501 forest and wildlife reserve in China, among which 77 are at state level . This photo album supplemented with necessary written explanations truly and vividly reflects the general picture of China's nature reserves. This is an album documentary in style and very instructive in content, providing an important reference material for decision making , scientific research, propagation, education, international exchange and art appreciation. The album enables readers to gain a more comprehensive understan- ding of the necessity, urgency and success of nature cons-ervation and thereby show greater interest in and extend more support to the further progress of nature reserves.
Preface
Introduction to Development of the Nature Reserves in China
Map of the China's State Owned Nature Reserves.
The Northeast: Changbai Mountains, Fenglin, Zhalong, Xianghai, Peony peak, Shuangtaizi Estuary, Yiwulu Mountain, Baishilazi, Immortal's Cave, Laotie Mountain; The North: Song Mountain, Ancient Seashore and Marsh, Changli Golden Seashore, Wuling Mountain, Pangquangou, Li Mountain, Daqinggou , Helan Mountains The East: Changdao, Huanghe River, Yangtze Alligator, Guniujiang, Tianmu Mountain, Fengyang Mountain-Baishanzu, Nanji Islands, Wuyi Mountain, Meihuan Mountain, Shenhuwan, Poyang Lake; The Middle South : Jigong Mountain, Baotianman, Shennongjia, Xinluo Portion of Yangtze River, Badagong Mountain, Mang Mountain, Chebaling, Huaping, Huidong Harbour, Longgang, Neilingding Island and Futian, Shankou Mangrove, Dongzhaigang grove, Datian, Bawangling, Dazhou Island, Sanya Coral Reef. The Southwest: Fanjing Mountain, Maolan , Caohai, Ailao Mountain, Baima Snow Mountain, Gaoligong Mountain, Xishuangbana, Medog, Wolong, Tangjiahe. The Northwest: Foping, Baishuijiang River, aibai Mountain, Zhouzhi Niubeiliang, Xinglong Mountain, Qilian Mountain, Liupan Mountain, Longbao, Altin Mountain, Bayanbulak, Hanas
