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Table 1

Supply of scientific knowledge for protected area management by CAS-affiliated institutes

Category CAS-affiliated institutes Relevant research areas
Field survey and assessment Institute of Botany, Institute of Zoology, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research
  1. Comprehensive field surveys of natural resources, vegetation, and ecosystems in ecologically important areas.

  2. Biodiversity monitoring, including long-term assessments of species distribution, population trends, and the establishment of the Red List of Species in China.

  3. Ecological assessments and habitat quality evaluation with significance to the design and management of national park systems.

Spatial planning and zoning Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment
  1. Spatial analysis of land use patterns, habitat fragmentation, and ecological corridors using remote sensing and GIS technologies.

  2. Studies on terrestrial ecosystem services, providing insights into water conservation, climate regulation, and key ecological zones for effective national park planning.

  3. Zoning of national parks and other protected areas through natural capital assessments and identification of priority conservation areas.

Institutional and governance reform research Institutes of Science and Development, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research
  1. Institutional analysis of governance structures and management systems of protected areas, with recommendations for governance efficiency, stakeholder participation, and integration of local communities.

  2. Research on ecological civilization and grassroots innovation in national park management, contributing to reforms that integrate conservation goals with human well-being.

  3. Studies on governance mechanisms and policy frameworks to improve national park management, focusing on long-term sustainability and resilience.

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