北京加强乡村地区暗夜保护，“数星星”不再奢侈

Core Points - The white paper on biodiversity conservation in Beijing was released on May 22, highlighting the inclusion of key natural reserves like Baihua Mountain and Yeyahu Lake into the ecological protection red line [1][2] - Beijing has become a leader in China by developing a specialized ecological security pattern plan, focusing on biodiversity protection and identifying critical habitats for various species [2] Group 1 - Beijing's total area is approximately 16,400 square kilometers, with over 21 million residents, making it one of the most biodiverse metropolises globally [2] - The city has designated about 75% of its land area into ecological control lines, with 27.5% of the city classified as ecological protection red lines, ensuring strict protection and usage regulations [2][3] - The ecological restoration efforts have led to an increase of nearly 100 bird species over the past decade, with notable examples like the Oriental White Stork being observed in the city [3] Group 2 - The ecological security pattern plan identifies 269 bird species and 11 mammal species as typical representatives, creating a network for biodiversity protection through a combination of points, lines, surfaces, and grids [2] - The city has implemented a comprehensive approach to ecological restoration, completing approximately 123 square kilometers of restoration work, including the revitalization of abandoned mining areas [3] - Initiatives to enhance biodiversity include the development of garden city plans and the integration of night sky protection with rural revitalization efforts [3]