Human society is always changing and developing,because humans are always pursuing more secure,healthier and happier lives.
Foreword: It’s Time
Part I Why China needs Ecological Priority and Green Development
Chapter 1 Why green development 3
1.1 Crisis caused by human population explosion and industrial development 3
1.2 Biodiversity: rapid loss is due to various crisis 6
1.2.1 What is biodiversity? 6
1.2.2 The rapid loss of species on the earth 8
Chapter 2 Why ecological priority is an essential part of green development 12
2.1 Ecosystem services 12
2.1.1 Provisioning services 13
2.1.2 Regulating services 14
2.1.3 Cultural services 15
2.1.4 Supporting services 17
2.2 Nature is a treasure for humanity 19
Chapter 3 Why biodiversity is being lost? 20
3.1 Habitat loss and fragmentation 20
3.1.1 Ecological damage from agriculture development 21
3.1.2 Land reclamation 21
3.1.3 Pollution 22
3.1.4 Dams and water diversions 22
3.2 Over exploitation of resources 22
3.3 The spread of invasive alien species 24
3.4 Global warming 25
3.4.1 Observed and projected changes of global climate change 25
3.4.2 Observed impacts, vulnerability, and exposure 27
3.4.3 Impacts of climate change on biodiversity 28
3.4.4 Global climate change and biological invasion 30
3.4.5 Climate change and wildlife diseases 30
Part II Luneng’s Focuses on The Way of Green Development
Chapter 4 Habitat conservation 38
4.1 Ecosystem approach 38
4.2 Establishing protected areas 40
4.3 The need for connectivity 43
4.4 Protecting wetlands 45
4.4.1 Lakes 46
4.4.2 Reservoirs 46
4.4.3 Ponds and ditches 46
4.4.4 Coastal habitats 46
4.4.5 Marine habitats 46
4.4.6 River catchments 47
4.6 Minimizing damage while constructing 48
Chapter 5 Species management 49
5.1 Recognizing key species to ecosystem services 49
5.1.1 Water purifi cation service 50
5.1.2 Pollinating agents 51
5.1.3 Seed dispersers 52
5.2 Captive breeding and reintroduction 53
5.2.1 Reintroductions 53
5.2.2 Re-stocking 54
5.3 Managing wild animals 54
5.3.1 Controlling herbivores 54
5.3.2 Managing top predators 54
5.3.3 Reducing alien or undesirable predatory fish 54
5.3.4 Encouraging birds 55
5.3.5 Encouraging insects 56
5.3.6 Encouraging natural pest control 59
5.3.7 Spe needs of migrating species 59
5.3.8 Greatly reducing wildlife consumption 61
Chapter 6 Restoration of degraded landscapes 63
6.1 Restoring degraded ecosystems 65
6.1.1 Principles of restoring vegetation 65
6.1.2 Promoting local species a