浙江天目山保护区森林覆盖率超97%

Core Points - The Zhejiang Tianmu Mountain National Nature Reserve is one of the three global refuges for wild ancient ginkgo trees, with a forest coverage rate of 97.56%, an increase of 10.6% over the past 20 years [1][3] - Over the past two decades, the number of wild animal species in the reserve has increased from 4,716 to 7,173, a growth of 52%, while the number of higher plant species has risen from 2,160 to 2,668, a 23.5% increase [1][3] - The reserve is home to many rare and endangered species, including the "Earth's only child" plant, Tianmu ironwood, with conservation efforts leading to the natural regeneration of over 100 individuals and the artificial breeding of 3,000 individuals [3] Conservation Efforts - The Tianmu Mountain Reserve has established 26 field monitoring sites in collaboration with Zhejiang University and other teams to enhance the systematic protection and scientific research of wild ancient ginkgo trees [3] - The reserve joined the World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 1996 and will expand in 2024 to form the Tianmu Mountain-Qingliangfeng World Biosphere Reserve, further protecting the subtropical forest ecosystem and endangered wildlife [3][4] Upcoming Events - The fifth World Biosphere Reserve Conference, organized by UNESCO and co-hosted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Zhejiang Provincial Government, will take place in Hangzhou from September 22 to 27, 2025, marking the first time the conference is held outside Europe and the Americas [4]