Title: Wetland park management and Nipponia nippon protection in Northwest China

Authors: Dong-Rui Di; Guang-Wei Huang

Addresses: Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sophia University, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan ' Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies, Sophia University, Tokyo 102-8554, Japan

Abstract: Wetland is the main place for temporary rest and wandering behaviour of Nipponia nippon, and the abundant animals and plants there are the main food source of Nipponia nippon. As the first National Wetland Park in Northwest China, Qianhu National Wetland Park plays a great role in maintaining the healthy development of ecology, restoring environmental service functions and improving environmental carrying capacity. Qianhu National Wetland Park is an important choice for Nipponia nippon ex-situ protection and wild release, as well as an important habitat to expand its survival range. This wetland park has a good ecological environment and rich biological species, which not only provides great convenience for the reproduction of Nipponia nippon and other wetland animals, but also builds the corridor bridge for the growth of Nipponia nippon population.

Keywords: ecological management; Nipponia nippon; Qianhu; endangered species; National Wetland Park.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGENVI.2023.136302

International Journal of Global Environmental Issues, 2023 Vol.22 No.4, pp.393 - 402

Received: 15 Mar 2022
Accepted: 05 Apr 2023
Published online: 26 Jan 2024 *

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