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Current national nature reserves are insufficient to safeguard the long-term survival of birds and mammals in China

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Current national nature reserves are insufficient to safeguard the long-term survival of birds and mammals in China

W. Sun, Y. Zhao, et al.

This study by Weicheng Sun, Yujin Zhao, Wenhe Chen, and Yongfei Bai explores the effectiveness of China's national nature reserves in protecting bird and mammal populations. Discover how reserve size and human activity impact conservation efforts and the crucial role of functional connectivity.

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Abstract
This study investigates the effectiveness of China's national nature reserves (NNRs) in protecting bird and mammal populations. The findings reveal that while NNRs effectively protect about half of the bird and mammal populations, only 25% of birds and 13% of highly mobile terrestrial mammals are adequately protected. Small reserve size and high human activity are identified as major factors contributing to low conservation effectiveness, with artificial landscapes disproportionately causing connectivity loss. The study underscores the importance of maintaining functional connectivity within protected areas.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Jun 07, 2024
Authors
Weicheng Sun, Yujin Zhao, Wenhe Chen, Yongfei Bai
Tags
national nature reserves
bird populations
mammal populations
conservation effectiveness
functional connectivity
human activity
connectivity loss

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