The creation of China's National Parks and Protected Areas System is at a critical stage,and it is imperative to discuss the long-term target for China's protected areas coverage.In other words,how much of the...The creation of China's National Parks and Protected Areas System is at a critical stage,and it is imperative to discuss the long-term target for China's protected areas coverage.In other words,how much of the national land area should be dedicated to or used for nature conservation,can it truly protect species and their habitats,and can it provide essential ecosystem services for the sustainable development of China's economy and society?1 Why Study the Long-term Target of Protected Area Coverage in China?The biodiversity crisis has become one of the biggest challenges faced by all countries in the world.China's rate of species extinction and ecosystem degradation are also a cause for concern.One of the most effective measures to deal with these crises is to establish an efficient and effective protected area network[1-4].展开更多
文摘The creation of China's National Parks and Protected Areas System is at a critical stage,and it is imperative to discuss the long-term target for China's protected areas coverage.In other words,how much of the national land area should be dedicated to or used for nature conservation,can it truly protect species and their habitats,and can it provide essential ecosystem services for the sustainable development of China's economy and society?1 Why Study the Long-term Target of Protected Area Coverage in China?The biodiversity crisis has become one of the biggest challenges faced by all countries in the world.China's rate of species extinction and ecosystem degradation are also a cause for concern.One of the most effective measures to deal with these crises is to establish an efficient and effective protected area network[1-4].
