Ten provinces and regions in China have jointly launched an initiative to protect the safety of bird migrations along their flyways.
Among the major north-south migration routes of migratory birds in China, the central route passes through 10 provinces and regions including northeast China's Jilin, east China's Jiangxi, south China's Guangdong and Guangxi.
One of the critical routes is the Suichuan Bird Migration Corridor in Jiangxi. Due to its unique geographical conditions, millions of migratory birds pass through the route every year.
The joint initiative aims to mobilize conservation efforts across all involved regions to ensure the safety and protection of these vital migratory pathways.
"This initiative is conducive to passing on the baton from one to another, enabling all provinces to form a united force, share information and protect the important migration routes of migratory birds," said Duan Yonggang, deputy director of Jilin Bureau of Forestry and Grassland.
As one of the countries with the richest bird diversity in the world, China is home to over 1,500 bird species, or 13 percent of the world's total, and over 800 of them are migratory. Four of the nine major migratory flyways globally pass through the country.
"Protecting migratory birds ensures they can successfully reach their southern destinations. We can also share timely information to support their protection at each stop," said Xie Liyu, an inspector at Jiangxi Forestry Bureau.
China has launched a three-year nationwide campaign to strengthen bird protection. The campaign primarily focuses on enhancing the conservation of birds and their habitats, combating illegal hunting, and promoting public awareness.
Chinese provinces launch joint initiative to protect migratory bird routes
