AR-News: (China) Endangered wildlife and habitats protected

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www.chinaview.cn 2004-04-01 21:40:11

    HAIKOU, April 1 (Xinhuanet) -- China is working hard to protect its 
endangered wildlife and habitats, and has set up protection for most wild species. 
    The State Forestry Administration (SFA) says that 85 percent ofwildlife 
species, 85 percent of terrestrial ecosystems, and 65 percent of higher plant 
colonies are now protected. 
    At a national conference held here Thursday, SFA officials saida growing 
number of nature reserves across the country have provided good habitat 
environments for endangered wildlife and plant species. 
    By the end of 2003, China had set up 1,538 nature reserves withan area of 
118 million hectares, or 12.3 percent of China's total land territory, which 
contributed to the growth of a group of endangered wildlife and plant species, 
including giant panda, red ibis, Chinese alligator, yew, arethusa and cycad. 
    However, some wildlife species are still on the verge of extinction, due 
to illicit hunting, poaching, logging and smuggling activities. 




full story:

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2004-04/01/content_1396693.htm 
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