Chengdu's biodiversity gains worldwide notice

In 2019, Chengdu rolled out a conservation regulation for the Longquan Mountain park, which was the first of its kind in the country. The city designated ecological zones that function as buffers for protection and recreation within the park, and local authorities collected data covering 21 major categories, including soil and water status. According to a staff member, the park has since added 15,333 hectares of plantations for greening and landscaping, contributing to a 5.5 percent increase in forest coverage.

Total forest coverage in the Longquan Mountain area will reach more than 70.5 percent after completion of the park. Due to local tree-planting and protection efforts, Longquan Mountain has become a shining example of biodiversity conservation in Chengdu.

The operation of the Longquan Mountain park has also driven development of local tourism and homestay businesses. Utilizing the ecological resources, the park has designed relevant traveling routes and outdoor activities such as mountain trail running, camping and natural science education. Construction work, including a 65-km tourist loop and an upgrade project for Danjing Terrace, has been completed. Plans to build programs such as the Tianfu animal and botanical garden tourist loop and the smart Longquan Mountain will soon be implemented.