China plans to set up its first national wildlife emergency center
in Qinhuangdao in North China's Hebei Province.
Jointly sponsored by the China Wildlife Conservation Association
and the Qinhuangdao Wildlife Emergency Center, the center is
believed to be the first of its kind in China managed by the
forestry bureau.
"The center will mainly provide emergency aid for migratory birds
that ate food containing pesticides or are injured," said Xu Jie,
director of the Qinhuangdao Wildlife Zoo.
Qinhuangdao, a port city on the west shore of the Bohai Gulf, has
become an ideal place for migratory birds because of the coastline
has lush forests, rich food and fresh water resources, grassland
and beaches, he added.
According to statistics, about 400 types of birds have been found
in the city, including 64 kinds birds on the State Protection
List.
(People's Daily 10/01/2000)