Transforming Protected Area Management in China.

Authors :: Xu W
Pimm SL
Du A
Su Y
Fan X
An L
Liu J
Ouyang Z
Source :: Trends in ecology & evolution [Trends Ecol Evol] 2019 Sep; Vol. 34 (9), pp. 762-766. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Jul 10.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: We discuss institutional reforms to China's protected area management. Currently (as elsewhere), protected areas suffer fragmented management, lack of a comprehensive classification, inadequate coverage of biodiversity and ecosystem services, and divided, inconsistent legislation. We recommend establishing a new system of protected area management that can address past difficulties by using ongoing institutional reforms as unprecedented opportunities.<br /> (Copyright © 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)