Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Due to its special earth history, biodiversity and landscape, the Jiugong Mountain National Natural Reserve, located in the southeast of Hubei Province, is an impor-tant biodiversity hotspot in the central Yangtze River Basin. Based on our investiga-tion, it contains rich flora and fauna, especially endangered plants and animals distributed in the Jiugong Mountain National Natural Reserve. Human disturbance, invasion by non-native species and small-size hydropower stations serious threaten local biodiversity and ecosystem function. We provide an overview of Jiugong Moun-tain’s specialized endangered species (such as Asarum campaniforum and Primula hubeiensis), the threats they face and the protective conservation measures in place better to preserve biodiversity and ecosystem functions. The purpose of this study is to conserve biodiversity in highland areas, such as the central Yangtze River basin, by setting out practical knowledge and conservation measures.
Authors: Kang Chen, Yue Teng, Yuhua Xie, Huizhe Feng, Fengge Zhang, Ren Zhu, Kai Zhao
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $431
OpenAlex ID: W7165963885