Haikou Blue sky’s: three-year action plan to clean up the air we breathe
Haikou had 361 blue skies in 2020 and reached a good air quality rating of 98.6% with an impressive environmental protection scorecard
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Nature, wildlife & the environment
First legislation on wetland protection in China submitted to Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress for deliberation
A draft law on wetland protection in Hainan was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress for deliberation.
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A nature walk in the Haikou countryside with ox, ducks and the Long-tailed Shrike
A nature walk in the Haikou countryside with ox, ducks and the Long-tailed Shrike
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Leopard cats spotted more frequently across Hainan
Workers at the Hainan state forestry guard have recently begun to spot more and more local species of leopard cat near big settlements, reported Hainan Daily.
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Recording protected birds in the Haikou wetlands
There are 11 species of second class protected birds in China. Including brown-winged cuckoo, small cuckoo, white spoonbill, owl, black-winged kite, black kite, white-bellied harrier, brown-eared eagle, kestrel, peregrine falcon, black-faced spoonbill
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Meishe River Wetlands Park in Photos
We last visited the Meishe River Wetlands Park back in 2018 when reconstruction had just finished. We revisited the park to see the progress.
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Hainan technology drive to support sustainable development of natural rubber industry
Hainan released a new plan to support the sustainable development of the natural rubber industry on the island.
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Plastic ban in Hainan started from Dec 1 2020
Hainan Province will formally ban non-degradable disposable plastic products such as bags and tableware from today December 1, 2020.
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Over one million saplings planted across 1950 acres of mangrove in Jiangdong Haikou
Over one million saplings have been planted across 1950 acres of mangrove in Haikou Jiangdong area
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Baishamen Park Young Nature Explorers printable activity for kids
Looking for something to do with the kids this weekend? Download our Baishamen Park Young Nature Explorers printable activity.
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Haikou Wetland Conservation and Restoration Project wins 2020 Paulson Sustainability Award
The “Haikou Wetland Protection and Restoration Project” from Haikou stood out among many applications and won annual awards in the “Green Innovation” and the “Nature Protection” categories.
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Latest survey to study Hainan Gibbons was launched this month
On November 11, a survey of the elusive Hainan Gibbons was launched at the Bawang ridge by the Bawangling Branch of Hainan National Park Administration.
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Wild birds of Hainan, West Coast Haikou
After a couple of hours leisurely strolling around the west coast of Haikou with a camera and zoom lens, we managed to snap these six birds.
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Hainan launches center for the study and protection of gibbons in Haikou
Hainan launches center for the study and protection of gibbons in Haikou which is the oldest surviving gibbon in the world.
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Hainan to become Green Energy island by 2035
The central government has announced a plan for the development of alternative energy in Hainan by 2035.
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Endangered Black-faced spoonbills spotted in Haikou
The black-faced spoonbill spotted in Haikou is one of the most endangered birds in the world, due to its limited distribution area and extremely rare population.
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One of the best spots for camping on Hainan island.
Interested in camping on Hainan island. Then check out this top spot which we think is one of the best spots for camping on Hainan island.
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Hainan to accelerate use of clean energy vehicles in public transport
Hainan is to accelerate use of clean energy vehicles in public transport according to a notice released by the Hainan Provincial Transport Department
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Hainan Island to draft general plan by June to build a national tropical rain forest park
Hainan Island to draft general plan by June to build a national tropical rain forest park
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Workers from the Hainan Power Grid install artificial nests on power lines in Haikou
There is no official count of how often birds’ nests spark electrical fires, but according to some estimates, thousands of buildings lose power each year due to nests built in the wrong places
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