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** Jintang-Kongyu Nature Reserve ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 金汤—孔玉自然保护区)
 
** Jintang-Kongyu Nature Reserve ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 金汤—孔玉自然保护区)
 
** Caopo Nature Reserve ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 草坡自然保护区)
 
** Caopo Nature Reserve ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 草坡自然保护区)
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'''Wolong National Nature Reserve''' ({{zh-st|s=卧龙自然保护区|t=臥龍自然保護區}}) is a [[protected area]] located in [[Wenchuan County]], [[Sichuan Province]], [[People's Republic of China]]. Established in 1963, the reserve covers an area of about 200,000 hectares. There are over 4,000 different species recorded in the reserve.<ref name="about">[http://www.chinawolong.com/doce/about.htm About Wolong], Wolong National Natural Reserve.</ref> Wolong National Nature Reserve houses more than 150 highly endangered [[giant panda]]s.
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In June 1980, the [[China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda]] was established at Wolong with the efforts of both [[World Wildlife Fund|World Wildlife Fund (WWF)]] and the Chinese government. To this date, researchers have conducted many breeding research on giant pandas and have successfully bred 66 panda cubs.<ref name="about"/>
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A mountain stream runs through the Wolong Valley (where the Reserve is); the stream is heavily armoured with boulders and smaller rounded stones.  Stream waters are rather [[alkaline]] with [[pH]] levels in the range of 8.91. (Hogan, 2007)  [[Water quality]] [[turbidity]] is quite high due to extensive sand and [[gravel]] mining in stream.<ref>Hogan, C.M., Lumina Tech, ''Environmental analysis of the Wolong National Nature Reserve'' (2007)</ref>
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According to a 2001 research by Dr. Jianguo Liu of [[Michigan State University]], the rate of destruction is higher after the reserve's creation than before its creation. Using [[NASA]]'s satellite images and records of population, Liu's research team concluded that due to [[tourism]] and the increase in local population, the reserve is facing an unprecedented threat. "Tourists don't think they have an impact on panda habitat, but indirectly each visitor has some impact," Liu said. "We don't see ourselves as a destructive force, but we are."<ref>(April 6, 2001). [http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/apr2001/2001-04-06-02.asp Endangered Pandas Not Safe in Chinese Nature Reserve], Environment News Service.</ref>
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The region, including the Panda Research Center, has been largely devastated on 12 May 2008 by a catastrophic [[2008 Sichuan earthquake|earthquake]], though the captive giant pandas are reported to be safe.<ref>(May 14, 2008). [http://www.pandasinternational.org/news/quake_letter3.html], Pandas International.</ref><ref>(May 13, 2008). [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7397935.stm], Pandas 'safe' at park after quake.</ref> Initially, officials were unable to contact the reserve.<ref>{{cite news|title=Report: Rare giant pandas at Chinese breeding center safe after quake| date=2008-05-13|publisher=[[International Herald Tribune]]|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/05/13/asia/AS-GEN-China-Quake-Pandas.php|accessdate = 2008-05-20}}</ref> However, PRC’s Foreign Ministry later said that a group of 31 British tourists visiting the Wolong panda reserve in the quake-hit area have returned safe and uninjured to the provincial capital. Nonetheless, the well-being of an even greater number of pandas in the neighbouring panda reserves remains unknown initially. Five security guards at the reserve were killed by the earthquake.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newsweek.com/id/138079/|title=Animal Instinct|last=Liu|first=Melinda|date=2008-05-21|work=China Earthquake|publisher=[[Newsweek]]|accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref> Six pandas escaped after their enclosures were damaged. By May 20, two pandas at the reserve were found to be injured, while the search continued for another two adult pandas that went missing after the quake.<ref>{{cite news|title=Two pandas missing in China quake region|date=2008-05-20|publisher=[[United Press International|UPI]]|url=http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2008/05/20/two_pandas_missing_in_china_quake_region/6711/|accessdate=2008-05-20}}</ref> By [[28 May]] [[2008]], one panda was still missing.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/05/29/china.pandas.ap/index.html|title=Panda reserve mulls moving after quake damage|author=[[Associated Press]]|date= 2008-05-29|publisher=[[CNN]]|accessdate=2008-05-29}}</ref> The missing panda was later found dead under the rubble of an enclosure.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-06/10/content_8341008.htm|title=One panda confirmed dead in China quake|last=Yan|first=Yangtze|date=2008-06-10|work=Window of China|publisher=[[Xinhua News Agency]]|accessdate=2008-06-10}}</ref> Sadly, nine-year-old Mao Mao, a mother of five at the breeding centre, was discovered on Monday, her body crushed by a wall in her enclosure. Panda keepers and other workers placed her remains in a small wooden crate and buried her outside the breeding centre.
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** Mt. Erlang Scenic Park ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 二郎山风景名胜区)
 
** Mt. Erlang Scenic Park ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 二郎山风景名胜区)
  
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==See also==
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* [[Panda]]
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* [[Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding]]
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== Notes ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
 
* [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1213 UNESCO description of the site]
 
* [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1213 UNESCO description of the site]
 
* [http://www.pandaclub.net/ Wolong Panda Club]
 
* [http://www.pandaclub.net/ Wolong Panda Club]
 
* [http://www.ifrance.com/pandageant/ Pandas !]
 
* [http://www.ifrance.com/pandageant/ Pandas !]
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* [http://www.chinawolong.com Official website]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3lQdLTBXNU&eurl= Giant panda cubs at Wolong National Nature Reserve]
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* [http://www.pandaclub.net/ Wolong Panda Club]
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* [http://www.pandaclub.nl/ Dutch informational website about Wolong]
  
 
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Revision as of 17:45, 11 June 2008

Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries*
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chengdu-pandas-d10.jpg
State Party Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg China
Type Natural
Criteria x
Reference 1213
Region** Asia-Pacific
Inscription history
Inscription 2006  (30th Session)
* Name as inscribed on World Heritage List.
** Region as classified by UNESCO.

The Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries (Simplified Chinese: 四川大熊猫栖息地; Traditional Chinese: 四川大熊貓棲息地; pinyin: Sìchuān Dàxióngmāo Qīxīdì) located in southwest Sichuan province of China, is the home to more than 30% of the world's highly endangered Giant Pandas and is among the most important sites for the captive breeding of these pandas. It covers 9245 km² with seven nature reserves and nine scenic parks in the Qionglai and Jiajin Mountains. Along with the Giant Panda, the sanctuary is a refuge to other endangered species such as the red panda, the snow leopard, and the clouded leopard. Outside of the tropical rainforests, it is among the botanically richest sites of the world, and is home to between 5,000 and 6,000 species of flora. It has been noted that the region is similar to the paleo-tropic forests of the Tertiary Era.

The Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries consist of seven nature reserves and nine scenic parks.

  • Seven Nature Reserves
    • Wolong Nature Reserve (Chinese: 卧龙自然保护区)
    • Fengtongzhai Nature Reserve (Chinese: 蜂桶寨自然保护区)
    • Mt. Siguniang Nature Reserve (Chinese: 四姑娘山自然保护区)
    • Laba River Nature Reserve (Chinese: 喇叭河自然保护区)
    • Heishui River Nature Reserve (Chinese: 黑水河自然保护区)
    • Jintang-Kongyu Nature Reserve (Chinese: 金汤—孔玉自然保护区)
    • Caopo Nature Reserve (Chinese: 草坡自然保护区)


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  • Nine Scenic Parks
    • Mt. Qingcheng-Dujiangyan Scenic Park (Chinese: 青城山—都江堰风景名胜区)
    • Mt. Tiantai Scenic Park (Chinese: 天台山风景名胜区)
    • Mt. Siguniang Scenic Park (Chinese: 四姑娘山风景名胜区)
    • Xiling Snow Mountain Scenic Park (Chinese: 西岭雪山风景名胜区)
    • Mt. Jiguan-Jiulonggou Scenic Park (Chinese: 鸡冠山—九龙沟风景名胜区)
    • Mt. Jiajin Scenic Park (Chinese: 夹金山风景名胜区)
    • Miyaluo Scenic Park (Chinese: 米亚罗风景名胜区)
    • Mt. Lingzhen-Mt. Daxue Scenic Park (Chinese: 灵鹫山—大雪峰风景名胜区)
    • Mt. Erlang Scenic Park (Chinese: 二郎山风景名胜区)

See also

  • Panda
  • Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding


Notes

References
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External links

World Heritage Sites in China

Ancient Building Complex in the Wudang Mountains · Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom · Classical Gardens of Suzhou · Dazu Rock Carvings · Historic Ensemble of the Potala Palace · The Great Wall · Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area · Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Beijing and Shenyang · Imperial Tombs of the Ming and Qing Dynasties · Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area · Kaiping Diaolou and Villages · Old Town of Lijiang · Longmen Grottoes · Lushan National Park · Historic Centre of Macau · Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor · Mogao Caves · Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area · Mount Huangshan · Mount Qingcheng and Dujiangyan Irrigation System · Mount Tai (Taishan) · Mount Wuyi · Chengde Mountain Resort and its Outlying Temples · Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian · Ancient City of Ping Yao · Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries · South China Karst · Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing · Temple and Cemetery of Confucius and Kong Family Mansion, Qufu · Temple of Heaven: an Imperial Sacrificial Altar in Beijing · Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas · Villages in Southern Anhui - Xidi and Hongcun · Wulingyuan Scenic and Historic Interest Area · Yin Xu · Yungang Grottoes

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