Projects in China

Studies on the Invasion Patterns of Alien Crofton Weed and its Impacts on the Local Ecosystem and Communities in Liangshan Yi People Autonomous Prefecture

This project aims to study the invasion patterns of alien crofton weed (Eupatorium adenophorum), and its ecological, social and economical impacts on Liangshan Yi People area.

The Development of Sustainable Desert Communities and the Conservation of Wild Bactrian Camels in Xinjiang, China

This project aims to help save the critically endangered wild Bactrian camels in Lopnur Nature Reserve by eliminating the conflicts between local economic development and nature conservation.

Promoting the Desert Communities Sustainable Development Methods for Better Wild Bactrian Camels Conservation in Xinjiang

This project aims to promote the sustainable desert communities development methods within more families along the Lopnur nature reserve border for better conservation of wild Bactrian camels.

Promoting the Desert Communities Sustainable Development Methods for Better Wild Bactrian Camels Conservation in Xinjiang, China (Phase II)

The project aims to promote the sustainable desert communities development methods within the remaining families along the Lopnur nature reserve border for better conservation of wild Bactrian camels.

Utilizing the Giant Panda as Flagship Species for Nature Conservation in Ignored Ethnic Region of Southwest China

This study aims to quantitatively survey the Shengguozhuang Nature Reserve (SNR) in southwest China to decide the population status and the habitat utilization of endangered giant panda.

A Survey and Conservation Project of Coral Reefs Along the Hepu County Coast in China

This project aims to educate hepu county coast communities to conserve the endangered coral reels and to change their unsustainable fishing and aquatics breeding into sustainable ways.

The Continuous Survey and Conservation of Coral Reefs Along the Western Hepu County Coast in China

Conduct continuous survey and environmental education of coral reefs along the western hepu county coast for better conservation of more coral reefs there.

Conserving the Critically Endangered Snow Leopards in Alatao Mountain

This project will aim to conserve snow leopards through establishing a sustainable prey source for snow leopards in Alatao mountain and eliminate man-made threats.

Capacity Enhancement for Better Snow Leopard Conservation and Monitoring in Central Asia (India, Mongolia, Kyrgyzstan and China)

Development and effectuation of a field training tool kit including a set of field equipment (for demonstration), and friendly audio-visual materials including presentations, spreadsheets, necessary software and manuals/booklets to promote snow leopard conservation and monitoring across its range.

Conservation of Hainan Hill Partridge Arborophila Ardens in Nanweiling Forest, Hainan Province, China

This project will investigate the distribution and habitat use of the Hainan Hill partridge in the Nanweiling Forest in China

An Assessment of the Importance of Traditional Livelihoods and Beliefs in Protection Scared Forests and thereby Conserving Wildlife in Western Sichuan, China

This project will assess the level of conservation provided by traditional beliefs, the threats posed by development and will investigate the feasibility of protection through developing sustainable livelihoods.

Keep Tibetan Culture on Wildlife Conservation in Daocheng County, Sichuan, China

This project aims to collect the local culture on wildlife and sacred grove conservation and rise up the consciousness of local people, tourists and local government on conserving the culture.

Conservation and Ecology of Buff-Throated Partridge, in Yajiang County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, P.R. China

Our aim is to provide the basic information on the status of key species and their habitat and the pressures that they face.

Survey of Scaly-Sided Merganser (Mergus Squamatus) Breeding Population and Migration in the Changbai Mountains, China

This project is going to establish a monitoring programme with collecting basic data on Scaly-sided Merganser breeding numbers, distribution, breeding success, and threats for the preparation of further conservation programme of this species.

Studies on Scaly-Sided Merganser Breeding Population and Habitat Selection in the Changbai Mountains

This project is going on to collect yearly basic data of Scaly-sided Merganser breeding population and study its habitat selection in Changbai Mountains (China side) in 2009.

Conservation Status Assessment of Hoolock Gibbons in China

The aim of this project is to assess the population size, distribution, habitat, and threat factors of hoolock gibbons in China.

Feeding Ecology of Hoolock Gibbons in Forest Cultivated with Tsaoko Cardamom in Gaoligongshan, China

The aim of this project is to study the feeding ecology of Hoolock gibbons in a forest patch cultivated with tsaoko Cardamom in Nankan Park, Gaoligongshan Nature Reserve.

Zoo Counterpart Initiative

A concept intended to draw together the separate efforts of zoos and international conservation NGOs (INGOs) to save threatened species of the world

An Impact Assessment on Biodiversity Conservation Caused by Massive Hydroelectric Projects in the Lower Reaches of the Jinsha Jiang River

This project aims to assess the impacts of huge hydroelectric projects on biodiversity and nature conservation through collecting and categorizing seed plants from the inundation areas of reservoirs.

Primates at Nankang, Mt Gaoligong, Yunnan – Species Richness and Threats to the Community

This project is designed to (1) check the richness and population of primates, and (2) specify the threats to the primate community at Nankang, Mt Gaoligong, P. R. China.

An assessment of the traffic disturbance to Tibetan Antelopes in Hoh-Xil National Nature Reserve

A study of the behavioral ecology and the conservation status of this species in their habitat.

Studies on the Conservation of the Musk Deer and Habitat in Dafengding National Nature Reserve of China.

An awareness raising campaign

Resolving the Conflict Between Minority Communities and Wild Boars in Dafengding National Nature Reserve (DNNR) South West China

The main aim is to explore the biological and ecological characteristics of flourishing wild boar and build the assessing criteria for wild boar damages through extensive field and socioeconomic surveying.

Ecology and Conservation of Endangered Alpine Musk Deer in Northwestern China: Population, Habitat, Eco-tourism and Integrated Nature Conservation

To explore the wild endangered Alpine musk deer population in XNNR, determine its seasonal patterns of habitat utilization and the key influencing factors, and assess the impacts from the thriving eco-tourism.

The Nature Conservation of Yaluzangbudaxiagu National Nature Reserve of Tibet

The project undertakes data sampling and works with the local community.