Current national nature reserves are insufficient to safeguard

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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

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