Shenzhen's Futian Encourages Public Attention and Engagement in Urban Wildlife Conservation
15 Agosto 2024 - 1:34AM
A gigantic yet gentle Bryde's whale encounters a massive ship
in coastal waters; Chinese pond herons and common moorhens
extend the natural cycle of life in a lotus pond in a park; and
fish swim freely while gulls soar alongside egrets in Shenzhen Bay…
On August 15, China's second National Ecology Day, Shenzhen's
Futian District hosted the event "Vibrant Life in the Beautiful
Futian: Wild City Residents: A Shenzhen Story Fans' Expedition
in Futian 2024," guiding citizens to peek at the everyday
lives of the wild animals living in the city.
Wild City Residents: A Shenzhen Story is an ecology-themed
documentary co-produced by the Futian District Convergence Media
and Cybersecurity Information Center and a renowned documentary
producer from Shenzhen. The documentary series offers viewers a
glimpse into the reproduction and life stories of over 20,000 wild
animal populations across more than 1,000 parks in Shenzhen,
touching audiences' hearts with its portrayal of the
harmonious and intricate relationship between humanity and
nature.
Deng Kangyan, the acclaimed documentary producer behind the
series, described Wild City Residents: A Shenzhen Story as a
"billboard" crafted by the countless species living in
Shenzhen, inspiring viewers to reflect more deeply on the enduring
theme of sustainable development between humanity and nature.
In Shenzhen, the green development philosophy is being woven
into the fabric of urban development, paving the way for a
sustainable future. The poetic dwelling of "wild city
residents" in Shenzhen epitomizes the city's commitment to
green development. This megacity is home to over 20,000 species in
bays, mountains, lakes, and parks, alongside its human residents.
Of these species, more than 140 are under special state
protection.
Shenzhen has been an innovator in advancing ecological
civilization. Earlier this year, the completion of the Meilin
Mountain-Yinhu Mountain Ecological Corridor (Kunpeng Trial No. 1
Bridge) captured widespread attention. The bridge not only connects
the greenways in Yinhu Mountain and Meilin Mountain but also serves
as a vital corridor for wildlife migration.
According to officials from the Futian Management Bureau of the
Ecology and Environment Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality, the
Kunpeng Trial No. 1 Bridge integrates a pedestrian path with an
ecological corridor designed to protect wildlife. It is part of
Shenzhen's "Mountain-Sea Vistas" initiative and the "Five
Parks Link" project, which connects Meilin Mountain Park,
Yinhu Mountain Park, Bijia Mountain Park, Central Park, and Lianhua
Mountain Park. Through efforts such as the "landscape humidifying
system" and habitat replication, the largest ecological
isolation zone in Shenzhen's Central Mountains has been
successfully "re-bridged".
Data from the Urban Administration and Comprehensive Law
Enforcement Bureau of Futian District reveals that since the
beginning of this year, wildlife cameras have captured over 240
crossings of the corridor bridge by wild animals, including leopard
cats and wild boars. Additionally, red-bellied tree squirrels and
maritime striped squirrels, long separated on opposite sides of
Bijia Mountain and Lianhua Mountain, have finally been able to
"reunite."
As Shenzhen's eco-environment continues to improve, Futian
District receives black-faced spoonbills for wintering every year.
The district has also seen the reappearance of other species under
special state protection and rare species, including the small
Indian civet, Eurasian otter, leopard cat, yellow-breasted bunting,
Chinese spot-billed duck, and Malayan night heron, as well as the
cycad population in the Xianhu Lake.
Source: The Futian District Convergence Media and
Cybersecurity Information Center
Contact person:
Mr. Wong,
Tel: 86-10-63074558