CHAPTER 24 Complex Forces Affect China ’ s Biodiversity
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چکیده
Global biodiversity continues along a trajectory of decline despite enormous conservation efforts (Rands et al., 2010). This is also true in China, one of the most biodiversity-rich countries in the world (Liu and Raven, 2010; Ministry of Environmental Protection of China, 2010a). To fundamentally change this trajectory, it is essential to understand complex interactions among various forces affecting biodiversity, develop effective strategies to maintain it, and take bolder actions. This chapter outlines the overall status of China’s biodiversity, highlights major forces behind biodiversity since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, and discusses strategies and actions that could lead to a brighter future for biodiversity.
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