Evaluation of In-situ Conservation of Vertebrates in China.
Setting up nature reserves is considered as the most efficient way to protect biodiversity in-situ.Populations of wild vertebrates and their distribution in nature reserves of China were analyzed.In situ conservation of the 3 632 vertebrates in China was evaluated.Results show that 23.49％ of the vertebrate species in the nature reserves were effectively protected,8.59％ well protected,14.92％ generally protected,47.66％ less protected,0.28％ not protected,0.94％ unclear,and 4.13％ not evaluated.Although 94.66％ of the vertebrate species were protected to a varying degree,the percentage of the vertebrates species being effectively or well protected was obviously a bit too low and the protection of most of the vertebrates species was a worrisome issue.In order to strengthen in-situ protection of the vertebrates in China,it is essential to further optimize the distribution of nature reserves with emphasis on protection of minority species.
国家科技期刊平台
NSTL
万方数据
维普
