Wild animals thrive as environment improves
Huang Wenbin, Beijing regional program head of the World Wide Fund for Nature, said, "As the environment in China improves and becomes friendlier to wild animals, the country will face new challenges in living harmoniously with wildlife."
He cited several recent media reports of wild animals, including boars, bears and even tigers, "invading" residential communities nationwide.
"A new management system for the country's natural resources should be established and more innovative ways are needed to maintain good relations between humans and wildlife," Huang said.
To reduce the number of conflicts, Huang has piloted a forest restoration project on the outskirts of Beijing in an attempt to improve vegetation in the area. If the project is successful, it is expected to provide a possible solution for improving the quality of wild animals' habitats.
