WILDLIFE RESOURCES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN WESTERN CHINA

Western China Contains 10 provinces(cites or autonomous regions),with the total area 5.38×10 6 km 2,300 mammal species,800 bird species,160 reptile species and 120 amphibious distribute in this area.The total number of natural reserves in Western China is 283,that includes 41 for state level,138 for province level,43 for prefecture level and 61 for county level,with 140 of 283 are the type of forest ecosystem.The total area of the 283 natural reserves in Western China is 75.84% of that of all natural reserves of China.The wildlife and natural reserves in Western China are facing more pressure because of the very serious unregulated hunting,economic development etc.Therefore,three strategies are suggested for the future development in Western China:(1)integrating economic and ecological benefit;(2) protecting wildlife in various channels and exploiting in various ways;(3)stressing comprehensive wildlife management.