Recent scientific studies have revealed that southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region continues to be one of the world’s regions with the highest quality of ecological environment. The implementation of the ecological security barrier construction project in Xizang has achieved significant benefits, contributing to the preservation of its unique ecosystems.
“Monitoring and research efforts show that Xizang has managed to maintain the authenticity of its ecosystems, with a rate of change in ecological patterns of less than one percent,” said Wang Xiaodan, a researcher with the Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment (IMHE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. “This rate is far lower than other regions in China, laying a solid foundation for the construction of the national ecological security barrier.”
The establishment of ten monitoring stations across Xizang has provided vital technical and data support for evaluating the functioning of the ecological security barrier and assessing the effectiveness of its construction, according to the IMHE.
As a result of these efforts, the region has seen improvements in carbon sequestration, water source conservation, soil conservation, and sand fixation. Populations of wild animals and plants have shown positive growth, with the number of Tibetan antelopes increasing from about 70,000 to nearly 300,000.
“The remarkable increase in the Tibetan antelope population is a testament to the effectiveness of our ecological preservation efforts,” Wang noted. “It highlights the importance of continued investment in environmental protection and sustainable development.”
Xizang’s commitment to ecological preservation not only safeguards its rich biodiversity but also contributes to global environmental conservation efforts. As one of the regions with the best ecological environment quality worldwide, Xizang sets a valuable example for balancing development and environmental protection.
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Studies show progress in Xizang ecological security barrier buildup
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