Endangered Francois' langur population grows in Guizhou province
By Liu Boqian and Yang Jun in Guiyang |
chinadaily.com.cn |
Updated: 2026-10-23 20:43
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The reserve spans Yanhe and Wuchuan counties and is home to more than 20,000 people.
Before the reserve was established, forests were cleared for farmland, shrinking the langurs' habitat. During the lean months between harvests, the monkeys raided crops and sometimes dislodged roof tiles. Villagers drove them away to protect their homes, fueling repeated conflicts in settlements on both sides of the river.
To ease tensions between people and wildlife, authorities have introduced a compensation system for damage caused by wild animals. The provincial forestry bureau arranges insurance coverage, allowing residents to receive compensation when langurs damage crops or property.
