Kadoorie Conservation China

[1] Yinggeling National Nature Reserve (YGL) sits deep in the interior mountains of Hainan Island, and was never properly studied by scientists before KCC conducted a pilot survey of the area in 2003, when team members were amazed by the extent of primary rainforest and rich biodiversity.

In a span of few years YGL has accomplished some achievements in reserve management, research & monitoring, and community-based conservation.

In 2003, KCC was invited by the local authorities to take an active role in saving the Hainan gibbon (Nomascus hainanus).

In a hope to save the species from extinction, together with Bawangling National Nature Reserve, KCC implemented a series of in-situ conservation actions, including improvement of patrolling efficiency, establishment of the gibbon monitoring team, habitat enhancement of lowland habitat, in-depth scientific research, and educational activities.

[8] In 2006, the eastern black crested gibbon (Nomascus nasutus) was rediscovered in China by members of KCC after it was thought to be extinct in the country for years.

[9] KCC collaborated with Xidamingshan Nature Reserve and other partners to protect the Oriental pied hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) since July 2009.