Wild China
- By Zhao Yue
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Kiang (Equus kiang), Kekexili, Qinghai, December 1997. [Photo/Xi Zhinong/WildChinaFilm] |
Established in 1983, the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA) is China's largest ecological protection organization. In an interview with China Pictorial, Li Qingwen, deputy secretary-general of CWCA, explained that the organization hopes to get more people involved in conservation activities and raise public awareness of wildlife protection. To achieve these ends, he added that CWCA has been hosting "Bird Loving Week" and "Publicity Month for Wildlife Protection" over the past 30 years. In recent years, the association has also carried out activities such as "Stop Eating Wild Animals" and "Stop Cooking Wild Plants and Animals" for public participation.
"To protect a certain endangered or threatened species, along with protecting the animal itself, it is even more important to protect the habitat," Li said. "Once its habitat is in good shape, companion animals and the entire ecosystem are effectively protected." He admits that some endangered species that have been sucked away by rampant illegal international trade, such as the Tibetan antelope and elephant, are definitely more difficult to protect. "To protect such species, cooperation between government agencies, related organizations, and the general public is crucial," he opines.
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