For decades,Xu has been committed to fulfilling the duty and mission of a scientist and educator—diving into the laws of nature,caring deeply for the nation,and earnestly cultivating younger generations.
CHINA Tarim Populus Euphratica National Nature Reserve Located along the northern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang,the Tarim Populus Euphratica National Nature Reserve lies in the middle reaches of the Tarim ...CHINA Tarim Populus Euphratica National Nature Reserve Located along the northern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang,the Tarim Populus Euphratica National Nature Reserve lies in the middle reaches of the Tarim River-the longest inland river in China-within Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture.Established in 1983 and upgraded to a national reserve in 2006,it covers an area of about 395,420 hectares,including a core,bu!er,and experimental zone.The reserve features alluvial plains and desert terrain,with elevations ranging from 800 to 940 metres.The landscape consists of river floodplains,ancient riverbeds,and oasis margins,forming a remarkable ecological mosaic shaped by the Tarim River and its tributaries.The region experiences a typical temperate continental desert climate-dry,hot,and windy with scarce rainfall.展开更多
Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve Located in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province,the Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve is a landscape of breathtaking extremes and exceptional ecolog...Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve Located in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province,the Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve is a landscape of breathtaking extremes and exceptional ecological value.Dominated by the towering Gongga Mountain-rising to 7,556 metres-it is the highest peak in both the Hengduan Mountains and Sichuan Province.展开更多
The Yangtze finless porpoise(Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis)is distributed in the main stream of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River,as well as in Dongting and Poyang lakes.Currently,the mos...The Yangtze finless porpoise(Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis)is distributed in the main stream of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River,as well as in Dongting and Poyang lakes.Currently,the most crucial conservation approach involves the establishment and management of both in-situ and ex-situ nature reserves.Since the 1990s,seven nature reserves have been established in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River,covering nearly one-third of its main stream.Additionally,two nature reserves,one in the Dongting Lake and another in the Poyang Lake,have been set up;and three ex-situ nature reserves have been established in three oxbows respectively in Hunan,Hubei,and Anhui provinces.Through measures such as improving the ecological environment quality within the reserves,regulating human activities,and conducting continuous monitoring,the finless porpoise population showed a slight increase in 2022 for the first time.The ex-situ population has continued to grow,with four individuals being released back into the main stream of the Yangtze River after undergoing reintroduction training in 2023.Based on the population development lasting for over three decades,and predictions of future ecological changes,orderly establishment and scientific management of nature reserves have played a key role in and will remain an important basis for the sustaining growth of the finless porpoise population.展开更多
Established in 1958,Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve is one of China’s first protected areas.Covering about 2,435 square km,it is the country’s largest tropical primeval forest and one of the world’s most biol...Established in 1958,Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve is one of China’s first protected areas.Covering about 2,435 square km,it is the country’s largest tropical primeval forest and one of the world’s most biologically diverse regions.In 1993,it became part of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Network,reflecting its global ecological significance.展开更多
First Published:2020 ISBN:9781421438740 Published by John Hopkins Press https://www.press.jhu.edu“The geological imagination of India,its landscapes,people,past and destiny,drive the narrative of this book”,Pratik C...First Published:2020 ISBN:9781421438740 Published by John Hopkins Press https://www.press.jhu.edu“The geological imagination of India,its landscapes,people,past and destiny,drive the narrative of this book”,Pratik Chakrabarti writes in his introduction to Inscriptions of Nature.His ambitious work examines the development of the natural and anthropological sciences on the Indian subcontinent since the early 19th century,and the shaping of knowledge about Indian nature through the exploration of its deep past:an exploration that dug not only into the depths of the earth,but also into ancient history,texts,myths,legends,folklore and the genealogies of local populations.This in-depth study not only combines the history of geology,paleontology,anthropology and ethnography,it also finely analyzes the interactions between the theoretical framework of scientific knowledge imported from Europe and local history,mythologies and indigenous beliefs.展开更多
Nature is really powerful!Big earthquakes can make tall buildings and even whole mountains fall down.At Niagara Falls,waterfalls like crazy,filling 50 Olympic-sized pools in a minute!We know about storms like hurrican...Nature is really powerful!Big earthquakes can make tall buildings and even whole mountains fall down.At Niagara Falls,waterfalls like crazy,filling 50 Olympic-sized pools in a minute!We know about storms like hurricanes and blizzards.But there are many other strange things nature can do that might surprise you!展开更多
[Objectives]To analyze the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve,Fujian Province.[Methods]This study examined the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve through...[Objectives]To analyze the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve,Fujian Province.[Methods]This study examined the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve through field investigations and specimen identification,supplemented by a review of relevant literature.[Results]A total of 84 species of lycophytes and ferns were identified,encompassing 55 genera and 29 families.This included 14 species of lycophytes distributed across 8 genera and 3 families,as well as 70 species of ferns belonging to 47 genera and 26 families.Polypodiaceae and Selaginella were the dominant family and genus,respectively,while oligospecific families and monotypic genera were significant components of lycophytes and ferns in the region.The distribution types of these families were primarily cosmopolitan and tropical.The Germline differentiation degree(SD)was 3.34,and the proportion of rare or endangered species among lycophytes and ferns was 8.33%.[Conclusions]Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve possesses a diverse array of lycophyte and fern species.This study offers valuable scientific insights that can inform efforts related to the conservation of biodiversity,resource utilization and development,species introduction,and system evolution of lycophytes and ferns within the reserve.展开更多
From February 7 to 10,Creativeworld yet again served as the most important international stage for the latest trends in hobby,arts and crafts.Above all,the Trends 2025 area in Hall 1.2—once more curated by Stilbü...From February 7 to 10,Creativeworld yet again served as the most important international stage for the latest trends in hobby,arts and crafts.Above all,the Trends 2025 area in Hall 1.2—once more curated by Stilbüro Bora.Herke.Palmisano—offered an overview of the most important developments and invited visitors to take a playful stroll through the city,the garden,and the forest.展开更多
NATURAL WONDERS IN CHINA AND AFRICA An aerial view of Irtysh River(CNS)CHINA Altay Mountains Two-River Source Nature Reserve Established in September 2001,the Altay Mountains Two-River Source Nature Reserve protects t...NATURAL WONDERS IN CHINA AND AFRICA An aerial view of Irtysh River(CNS)CHINA Altay Mountains Two-River Source Nature Reserve Established in September 2001,the Altay Mountains Two-River Source Nature Reserve protects the critical headwater ecosys-tems of two major rivers in northwest China.“Altay,”a name of Mongolian origin,translates to“gold.”This aptly gives the Altay Mountains their mean-ing:“the Golden Mountains.”展开更多
Accurately forecasting ecosystem services is critical for enhancing our understanding and improving management practices within nature reserves,particularly in light of climate change,land use/cover changes,and their ...Accurately forecasting ecosystem services is critical for enhancing our understanding and improving management practices within nature reserves,particularly in light of climate change,land use/cover changes,and their complex interactions.However,existing studies often fail to fully consider vegetation response,constituting a gap in the comprehensive assessment of changes in ecosystem services.Therefore,a coupled model framework integrating climate change,land use change,and vegetation dynamics was developed to allow for the simulation of dynamic ecosystem service scenarios throughout the twenty-first century.The Jiulianshan National Nature Reserve in Jiangxi Province was considered as the study area.The results showed that ecosystem services and their synergistic effects will be optimized under scenarios that emphasize strict protection of ecological lands and incorporating the SSP1-2.6 scenario.However,sustaining optimized ecosystem services poses significant challenges in scenarios characterized by resource-intensive development and ongoing climate warming,as in the SSP5-8.5 scenario.Notably,discernible variations exist in balancing and synergizing the management of ecosystem services across diverse land uses and forest types.Our study underscores the importance of integrating vegetation response into the framework of ecosystem service forecasting,which is essential for assisting nature reserves in effectively addressing the multifaceted risks associated with climate change and rapid socio-economic development.展开更多
This paper aims to explore the cognition and demand of nature education.Through the analysis of its connotation,significance,current situation and challenges,corresponding countermeasures and suggestions are put forwa...This paper aims to explore the cognition and demand of nature education.Through the analysis of its connotation,significance,current situation and challenges,corresponding countermeasures and suggestions are put forward.Nature education is a kind of education mode based on the natural environment,which enables learners to integrate with nature through scientific and effective means.This kind of education method has a far-reaching impact on shaping the overall quality of teenagers and cultivating the correct world outlook and values.By means of literature review,case analysis and other means,combined with the development practice of nature education at home and abroad,this study deeply analyzes the cognitive status and demand characteristics of nature education,which provides guidance and basis for the dissemination and development of nature education.展开更多
In November 2024,the famous British zoologist Jane Goodall,known as“the Mother of Chimpanzees”,visited China for the 17th time.During her trip,she celebrated the 30th anniversary of her“Roots&Shoots”project in...In November 2024,the famous British zoologist Jane Goodall,known as“the Mother of Chimpanzees”,visited China for the 17th time.During her trip,she celebrated the 30th anniversary of her“Roots&Shoots”project in China and participated in the 8th“It's Warm Winter”event organized by the Beijing It's Animal Protection Public Welfare Foundation(It's Fund).展开更多
Tucked away in the northeastern corner of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,the vast forests of the Greater Hinggan Mountains have undergone a remarkable transformation.Once heavily threatened by commercial lo...Tucked away in the northeastern corner of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,the vast forests of the Greater Hinggan Mountains have undergone a remarkable transformation.Once heavily threatened by commercial logging,this region now exemplifies the transition to ecological preservation,with local communities incorporating conservation into their daily lives and future plans.展开更多
文摘For decades,Xu has been committed to fulfilling the duty and mission of a scientist and educator—diving into the laws of nature,caring deeply for the nation,and earnestly cultivating younger generations.
文摘CHINA Tarim Populus Euphratica National Nature Reserve Located along the northern edge of the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang,the Tarim Populus Euphratica National Nature Reserve lies in the middle reaches of the Tarim River-the longest inland river in China-within Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture.Established in 1983 and upgraded to a national reserve in 2006,it covers an area of about 395,420 hectares,including a core,bu!er,and experimental zone.The reserve features alluvial plains and desert terrain,with elevations ranging from 800 to 940 metres.The landscape consists of river floodplains,ancient riverbeds,and oasis margins,forming a remarkable ecological mosaic shaped by the Tarim River and its tributaries.The region experiences a typical temperate continental desert climate-dry,hot,and windy with scarce rainfall.
文摘Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve Located in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province,the Gongga Mountain National Nature Reserve is a landscape of breathtaking extremes and exceptional ecological value.Dominated by the towering Gongga Mountain-rising to 7,556 metres-it is the highest peak in both the Hengduan Mountains and Sichuan Province.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42225604,31500456,31430080)the 2023 Strategic Consultation Project of the Chinese National Committee for Man and the Biosphere,the National Key Programme of Research and Development of Ministry of Science and Technology of China(2022YFF1301603)the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA23040403).
文摘The Yangtze finless porpoise(Neophocaena asiaeorientalis asiaeorientalis)is distributed in the main stream of the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River,as well as in Dongting and Poyang lakes.Currently,the most crucial conservation approach involves the establishment and management of both in-situ and ex-situ nature reserves.Since the 1990s,seven nature reserves have been established in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River,covering nearly one-third of its main stream.Additionally,two nature reserves,one in the Dongting Lake and another in the Poyang Lake,have been set up;and three ex-situ nature reserves have been established in three oxbows respectively in Hunan,Hubei,and Anhui provinces.Through measures such as improving the ecological environment quality within the reserves,regulating human activities,and conducting continuous monitoring,the finless porpoise population showed a slight increase in 2022 for the first time.The ex-situ population has continued to grow,with four individuals being released back into the main stream of the Yangtze River after undergoing reintroduction training in 2023.Based on the population development lasting for over three decades,and predictions of future ecological changes,orderly establishment and scientific management of nature reserves have played a key role in and will remain an important basis for the sustaining growth of the finless porpoise population.
文摘Established in 1958,Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve is one of China’s first protected areas.Covering about 2,435 square km,it is the country’s largest tropical primeval forest and one of the world’s most biologically diverse regions.In 1993,it became part of the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Network,reflecting its global ecological significance.
文摘First Published:2020 ISBN:9781421438740 Published by John Hopkins Press https://www.press.jhu.edu“The geological imagination of India,its landscapes,people,past and destiny,drive the narrative of this book”,Pratik Chakrabarti writes in his introduction to Inscriptions of Nature.His ambitious work examines the development of the natural and anthropological sciences on the Indian subcontinent since the early 19th century,and the shaping of knowledge about Indian nature through the exploration of its deep past:an exploration that dug not only into the depths of the earth,but also into ancient history,texts,myths,legends,folklore and the genealogies of local populations.This in-depth study not only combines the history of geology,paleontology,anthropology and ethnography,it also finely analyzes the interactions between the theoretical framework of scientific knowledge imported from Europe and local history,mythologies and indigenous beliefs.
文摘Nature is really powerful!Big earthquakes can make tall buildings and even whole mountains fall down.At Niagara Falls,waterfalls like crazy,filling 50 Olympic-sized pools in a minute!We know about storms like hurricanes and blizzards.But there are many other strange things nature can do that might surprise you!
基金Supported by National Key Protected Plant Investigation Project in Anxi Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve Primarily Focusing on Alsophila spinulosa,Paris polyphylla,and Angiopteris fokiensis([350524]BWZ[CS]2024003).
文摘[Objectives]To analyze the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve,Fujian Province.[Methods]This study examined the composition of lycophytes and ferns in Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve through field investigations and specimen identification,supplemented by a review of relevant literature.[Results]A total of 84 species of lycophytes and ferns were identified,encompassing 55 genera and 29 families.This included 14 species of lycophytes distributed across 8 genera and 3 families,as well as 70 species of ferns belonging to 47 genera and 26 families.Polypodiaceae and Selaginella were the dominant family and genus,respectively,while oligospecific families and monotypic genera were significant components of lycophytes and ferns in the region.The distribution types of these families were primarily cosmopolitan and tropical.The Germline differentiation degree(SD)was 3.34,and the proportion of rare or endangered species among lycophytes and ferns was 8.33%.[Conclusions]Yunzhongshan Nature Reserve possesses a diverse array of lycophyte and fern species.This study offers valuable scientific insights that can inform efforts related to the conservation of biodiversity,resource utilization and development,species introduction,and system evolution of lycophytes and ferns within the reserve.
文摘From February 7 to 10,Creativeworld yet again served as the most important international stage for the latest trends in hobby,arts and crafts.Above all,the Trends 2025 area in Hall 1.2—once more curated by Stilbüro Bora.Herke.Palmisano—offered an overview of the most important developments and invited visitors to take a playful stroll through the city,the garden,and the forest.
文摘NATURAL WONDERS IN CHINA AND AFRICA An aerial view of Irtysh River(CNS)CHINA Altay Mountains Two-River Source Nature Reserve Established in September 2001,the Altay Mountains Two-River Source Nature Reserve protects the critical headwater ecosys-tems of two major rivers in northwest China.“Altay,”a name of Mongolian origin,translates to“gold.”This aptly gives the Altay Mountains their mean-ing:“the Golden Mountains.”
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (32160292, 32471681, and 32201575)Jiangxi “Double Thousand Plan”(jxsq2020101080)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province (20224BAB205008, 20224BAB213033, and 20242BAB2538)Jiangxi Province Science and Technology+Water Resources” Joint Plan Project (2023KSG01001 and 2022KSG01010)
文摘Accurately forecasting ecosystem services is critical for enhancing our understanding and improving management practices within nature reserves,particularly in light of climate change,land use/cover changes,and their complex interactions.However,existing studies often fail to fully consider vegetation response,constituting a gap in the comprehensive assessment of changes in ecosystem services.Therefore,a coupled model framework integrating climate change,land use change,and vegetation dynamics was developed to allow for the simulation of dynamic ecosystem service scenarios throughout the twenty-first century.The Jiulianshan National Nature Reserve in Jiangxi Province was considered as the study area.The results showed that ecosystem services and their synergistic effects will be optimized under scenarios that emphasize strict protection of ecological lands and incorporating the SSP1-2.6 scenario.However,sustaining optimized ecosystem services poses significant challenges in scenarios characterized by resource-intensive development and ongoing climate warming,as in the SSP5-8.5 scenario.Notably,discernible variations exist in balancing and synergizing the management of ecosystem services across diverse land uses and forest types.Our study underscores the importance of integrating vegetation response into the framework of ecosystem service forecasting,which is essential for assisting nature reserves in effectively addressing the multifaceted risks associated with climate change and rapid socio-economic development.
基金Research Project of Basic Education in Jiangxi Province(SZUNDZH2021-1136,SZUNDZH2020-1138).
文摘This paper aims to explore the cognition and demand of nature education.Through the analysis of its connotation,significance,current situation and challenges,corresponding countermeasures and suggestions are put forward.Nature education is a kind of education mode based on the natural environment,which enables learners to integrate with nature through scientific and effective means.This kind of education method has a far-reaching impact on shaping the overall quality of teenagers and cultivating the correct world outlook and values.By means of literature review,case analysis and other means,combined with the development practice of nature education at home and abroad,this study deeply analyzes the cognitive status and demand characteristics of nature education,which provides guidance and basis for the dissemination and development of nature education.
文摘In November 2024,the famous British zoologist Jane Goodall,known as“the Mother of Chimpanzees”,visited China for the 17th time.During her trip,she celebrated the 30th anniversary of her“Roots&Shoots”project in China and participated in the 8th“It's Warm Winter”event organized by the Beijing It's Animal Protection Public Welfare Foundation(It's Fund).
文摘Tucked away in the northeastern corner of China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,the vast forests of the Greater Hinggan Mountains have undergone a remarkable transformation.Once heavily threatened by commercial logging,this region now exemplifies the transition to ecological preservation,with local communities incorporating conservation into their daily lives and future plans.
