Ensuring birds have a safe passage and that poachers take flight
China DailyMigratory birds, such as Eurasian spoonbills and great cormorants, gather at the wetlands of the eastern Dongting Lake in Yueyang for this year's wintering. By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to tackle illegal hunting. To curb poaching, in October 2012, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration issued a notice to prohibit the illegal hunting of migratory birds. On Nov 1, the Hunan provincial government issued a ban on hunting migratory birds and other wildlife listed under national and provincial protection. Nationwide, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration is carrying out a two-month special action plan to strengthen patrols and remove illegal hunting equipment in national parks, nature reserves and bird migration routes across the country.
History of this topic
Major wetland in northern China sees more wild bird species
China Daily
Ensuring birds have a safe passage and that poachers take flight
China DailyDiscover Related
