Sichuan restores 22,700 hectares of Giant Panda National Park habitat

The Sichuan section of the Giant Panda National Park has restored 22,700 hectares of giant panda habitat over the past five years, helping the population recover and improving habitat connectivity, according to local authorities.

Established in October 2021, the park is home to nearly 1,400 wild pandas. The Sichuan section covers 19,300 square kilometers, accounting for nearly 88 percent of the park's total area.