What is the significance of the existence of nature reserves built by humans?
Nature reserves are also called "sanctuary", nature protected areas, etc. Nature reserves are often concentrated distribution areas for some precious and rare species of animals and plants, resting places for breeding, overwintering or migrating migratory birds, and concentrated production areas for wild relatives of some farmed animals and cultivated plants. They are typical or special. It is a unique ecosystem; it is also often a beautiful natural scenic spot, a geological section with special protection value, a fossil origin or a glacial relic, a karst, a waterfall, a hot spring, a volcanic crater, and the location of meteorites.
Natural Reserves The purpose of establishing nature reserves in China is to protect precious and rare animal resources, as well as to protect the ecosystems representing the natural environment of different natural zones. It also includes cultural relics of special significance. Its significance lies in: retaining the natural background, which is the path that should be followed in the future use and transformation of nature, and providing people with evaluation standards and expected consequences of human activities; reserve species, which is a refuge for saving endangered biological species. ;Scientific research and education base, it is an important base for studying the natural processes of various ecosystems, the ecological and biological characteristics of various organisms, and a place for educational experiments; retaining the aesthetic value of nature, it is an important base for human health, inspiration and creation source of.
Natural reserves are of great significance in promoting the sustainable development of the country's national economy and the development of scientific, technological and cultural undertakings. China's nature reserves are divided into national nature reserves and local nature reserves. The local level includes provincial, municipal and county nature reserves. In addition, there are many types due to different establishment purposes, requirements and conditions. According to the main objects of protection, nature reserves can be divided into three categories: ecosystem type reserves, biological species reserves and natural relic reserves; according to the nature of the reserves, nature reserves can be divided into scientific research reserves, There are 4 categories: national parks (i.e. scenic spots), management areas and resource management reserves.