Scenic spots in Meihua Mountain

Meihuashan Tiger Park

China Tiger Park is located at the junction of Shanghang, Liancheng and Longyan counties (cities) in Fujian Province. It covers an area of ??more than 220 square kilometers in Meihuashan, covering an extremely large area. Part of it is virgin forest, with more than 30 vegetation groups, including 19 species of rare plants protected by the country's first "Red Book"; among forest animals, 26 species of rare animals listed in the first and second categories of national protection include South China tigers, golden leopards, etc. , was listed as a national A-level nature reserve in 1985. Compared with the dry and hot returning desert belts in other places on the earth, it is a rare gene bank of animal and plant resources in the world. It is praised by experts at home and abroad as the green emerald in the returning desert belts.

In order to save the South China tiger, a rare tiger species on the verge of extinction, in September 1998, Longyan City, Fujian Province introduced three South China tigers, two males and one female, from Suzhou Zoo for wild breeding, taking the lead in launching a nationwide program Meihuashan South China Tiger Conservation Project. In the spring of 2002, the city invested heavily in establishing the 7,000-acre South China Tiger Park in Meihua Mountain, China, in Chapan Cave, the hinterland of Meihua Mountain. It also introduced three South China tigers, two females and one male, from Xionghu Villa in Guilin, Guangxi to increase the number of tiger species. source to prevent inbreeding. Nowadays, in the Meihuashan Tiger Park with lush ancient trees and rugged cliffs, the long-lost roar of South China tigers and the joyous cries of macaques, sika deer and other national first- and second-class protected wild animals have excited wildlife conservation experts and tourists.

The Meihuashan South China Tiger Rescue Project is carried out in three phases, with a total investment of about 120 million yuan. By 2010, the number of South China tigers raised in Meihuashan Tiger Park through artificial breeding, semi-wilding, and wilding will be Reached 100. By then, Meihuashan is expected to become China's Meihuashan South China Tiger Nature Reserve with internationally advanced standards.

Basic introduction to Meihua Mountain

Meihua Mountain Nature Reserve was established in April 1985 with the approval of the Fujian Provincial People’s Government, and in May 1988 it was approved by the State Council as a national forest and wildlife reserve Type nature reserve, the reserve is located at the junction of Xinluo, Shanghang and Liancheng counties (districts) in Longyan City, Fujian Province, with a total area of ??22168.5 hectares. It is a famous natural forest area in Fujian, located in the southern section of Wuyi Mountains and Boping Ridge The main part of Tortoiseshell Mountain between them is commonly known as the Eighteen Caves of Meihua Mountain.

Leave a pure land for future generations

Meihuashan Nature Reserve is located at the southern edge of the central subtropical zone. The climate has the characteristics of transition from the central subtropical zone to the southern subtropical zone. It is one of the three major river systems in Fujian, the Minjiang River. The birthplace of the , Tingjiang and Jiulong rivers is known as the mother mountain of Bamin. Due to its unique geographical location and climatic environment, the central city of Longyan not only has a superior climate with warm winters and cool summers, and is known as natural air conditioning in western Fujian, it is also the area with the richest biodiversity in western Fujian and contains extremely rich wild animal and plant resources. , gathering many precious biological species and new species, it is praised by Chinese and foreign ecological experts as the green emerald in the return desert belt, a wildlife refuge, and a biological species gene bank. In particular, after investigation and demonstration by Chinese and foreign experts, the South China tiger, which is listed among the top ten endangered species in the world by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources and is unique to my country, still survives and thrives here. It has been confirmed by experts as the South China tiger with the largest number and most active species in existence. The most frequent area is known as the hometown of the South China tiger and the most ideal habitat for the South China tiger.

Due to the relatively isolated geographical location of Meihua Mountain, there has been very little human interference and damage in history. Therefore, most of the forest is in a primitive state. It is one of the few areas in Fujian with relatively complete ecological protection and is a natural forest in western Fujian. The most concentrated area. It enjoys a high reputation nationally and even internationally. In 1992, at the seminar on priority areas of nature reserves in China jointly held by the World Wildlife Fund and the Ministry of Forestry of my country in Beijing, Meihua Mountain was listed as a world-class A-level nature reserve with international significance due to its complete ecological protection and rich biodiversity. One of the protected areas. In September 1994, in the "Biodiversity Conservation Action Plan of the People's Republic of China" issued by the Chinese government, Meihuashan Nature Reserve was included in China's list of priority protected ecosystems and a priority protected area of ??forest ecosystems. Since the establishment of the reserve, it has received more than ten groups of foreign experts who came to inspect the Meihuashan Nature Reserve. After inspecting the Meihuashan Nature Reserve, they greatly appreciated the ecological environment of Meihuashan and said that Meihuashan is an outstanding example of natural protection and will be passed down to future generations. The pure land of future generations.

Green Jade in the Tropic Desert Belt

Meihuashan Nature Reserve is located at 116°45′25″~116°57′33″ east longitude and 25°15′14″ north latitude ~25°35′44″. Most other areas on the earth at the same latitude are desert areas, but Meihua Mountain is covered with verdant forests and boundless green seas. It belongs to the core area of ??an independent and complete large fault block formed in the southwestern region of Fujian. It is like a green pearl embedded in the Tropic of Cancer. It is praised by experts and scholars as the green emerald in the Tropic of Cancer desert belt.

The reserve is the main part of the Tortoiseshell Mountains in western Fujian. The landform is mainly Zhongshan. The terrain is high in the middle, low on the surrounding sides, high in the west and bottom in the east. The average altitude is 900 meters, and there are more than 70 peaks above 1,000 meters. The highest Shimen Mountain is 1,811 meters above sea level, with a relative height difference of 1,436 meters. In terms of geotectonic structure, it is part of the Yongmei Depression belt. It has experienced many tectonic movements. The Yanshan Movement led to large-scale granite intrusion and the development of fault structures. The terrain is cut and broken. The valleys are crisscross and undulating, and the valleys are deep, forming many steep and cut-off walls.

Most of the soil is sandy soil and is highly weathered. Once the vegetation is destroyed, it will be difficult to recover.

In addition, the forest landscape in Meihuashan Nature Reserve is extremely rich, with ancient plant species and many endemic species to China. It has the largest area of ??10,000 acres of large-diameter fir forest in the province, Meihuashan Green Ridge Forest, and Red Bean Forest. Fir forests, cryptomeria forests, etc. are full of ancient trees and rare plants. The natural landscape is unique and has many landforms and hydrological wonders. It is a resort for eco-tourism. The total stock of standing trees in the reserve is about 1.8 million cubic meters, the forest coverage rate is 93.5%, and the greening degree is 97.6%.

Biological Resources Gene Bank

Meihua Mountain’s geographical location, forest ecology, and natural environment are relatively independent. Its large area of ??forest resources is a protective umbrella and refuge for various organisms. The area is rich in unique biological resources, with a wide variety of rare animals and plants serving as a natural gene bank and an ideal base for biological research. In terms of plants: The flora of Meihuashan Reserve is complex. The vegetation flora has the characteristics of transition from the southern edge of the mid-subtropical zone to the southern subtropical zone. It forms a typical subtropical forest vegetation, including subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest, coniferous forest, coniferous, broad-leaved forest, There are 63 flora in 11 vegetation types, including bamboo mixed forest, bamboo forest, subtropical mountain shrub, and grass. Among the plant species in the area, there are 184 species, 734 genera, and 1,628 species of vascular plants. Among them, 23 species are included in the national key protection areas, including sightseeing trees, Fujian cypress, bell calyx trees, and parasol trees, and more than 60 species of rare plants. In terms of animals: Meihuashan Nature Reserve belongs to the north-central zone of the Indo-Asian boundary of the Oriental boundary. It is transitional to Central Asia of the Palearctic boundary and is home to rich wild animals. There are 362 species of terrestrial wild animals, 66 species of mammals in 20 families, 198 species of birds in 17 orders, 40 families, 69 species of reptiles in 3 orders, 10 families, 40 genera, 29 species of amphibians in 2 orders, 8 families, and fish. There are 65 species of 5 orders, 14 families, 51 genera, 27 species of shellfish in 4 orders, 15 families, 170 species of zooplankton in 9 orders, 32 families, more than 2,000 species of insects in 20 orders, 150 families, and 116 species of large fungi. Among them, 42 species of rare animals such as the South China tiger, golden leopard, clouded leopard, golden cat, black deer, and sika deer are listed as key national protections, as well as rare insects such as the golden-spotted swallowtail butterfly and the colorful-armed beetle.

The hometown of the South China tiger

In 1990, my country cooperated with the World Wildlife Fund to conduct a survey of South China tiger resources in the four provinces of Fujian, Guangdong, Hunan and Jiangxi. The survey was conducted in Meihua Mountain A major breakthrough was made at that time, and it was confirmed with definite evidence and facts that South China tigers are still surviving and breeding in Meihua Mountain, which was affirmed and paid attention to by experts at home and abroad. Experts from the World Wildlife Fund say that Meihua Mountain is the area with the largest number of South China tigers and the most active activities. Meihua Mountain is also considered the most ideal habitat for South China tigers.

The South China tiger is a unique tiger species in my country and a symbol of the nobility, bravery and might of the Chinese nation. However, due to historical reasons, the living environment of the South China tiger has been destroyed, its habitat space has gradually shrunk, and it is now on the verge of extinction. According to statistics, the total number of South China tigers (South China tigers in the wild and in cages in zoos) in the country does not exceed one hundred, which is rarer and more precious than giant pandas. The South China Tiger Rescue Project is one of the three major wildlife (giant panda, crested ibis, and South China tiger) rescue projects in my country. At present, our country is putting the South China tiger rescue project on the agenda. The old revolutionary area of ??western Fujian, which has a fine revolutionary tradition and a strong awareness of wildlife protection, took the lead in launching this project. In 1998, it built the South China Tiger Breeding Research Center and prepared to build the South China Tiger Park in Meihuashan, Longyan, China, in order to protect the typical ecological environment and world of western Fujian. The most endangered species contribute!

Natural air conditioning in western Fujian

Meihua Mountain is a good ecological source in western Fujian. Due to the dense forests and good surface coverage, it has become an important water conservation area in western Fujian. It is estimated that it can store 209.333 million cubic meters of precipitation every year, release 43,000 tons of oxygen every year, collect more than 500,000 tons of dust, and reduce surface erosion by more than 5 million. square. Therefore, we have reason to regard Meihuashan as a giant air purifier and fresh air manufacturing plant in western Fujian.

Due to its high mountain body and specific geographical location, Meihua Mountain has formed a typical subtropical humid mountain climate. Because it is close to the ocean, it is often affected by the warm and moist air currents from the southeast ocean, plus the northwest and southeast The Wuyi Mountains and Boping Mountains serve as natural barriers, blocking and intercepting the southward flow of cold currents and the intrusion of warm and humid ocean climates, forming the central city of Longyan with warm winters and cool summers, with relatively stable temperature and humidity. The existence of Meihua Mountain not only plays an irreplaceable role in climate regulation of the central city of Longyan, but also has a huge impact on the climate of adjacent areas. Due to the barrier effect of the mountain on cold air, the Yanshixi Valley and Yongding located on the southeast side of Meihua Mountain The river valley and the Huangtan River Valley and Tingjiang Valley in the south have become the most heat-rich places in the entire western Fujian region.

Meihuashan Nature Reserve has a complete mountain ecosystem, complex and diverse habitat conditions, well-defined vertical landscapes, rich species and complex flora and fauna resources, and has great ecological, social and economic benefits. It is an ideal base for scientific research and teaching practice. It is also a large classroom for popularizing natural science knowledge and conducting nature protection education to the broad masses of cadres and the masses. It is also a guarantee for promoting the construction of two civilizations in the old revolutionary areas of western Fujian. Therefore, we should work harder Protect her and cherish her a hundredfold for the benefit of humanity and future generations.

Comfortable environment

The air near the Meihuashan Villa area is still very cool even in July. Even if the air conditioner is turned on at night, it is not colder than the outside temperature. By 21 o'clock Then it started to get foggy, making it a real summer resort.