Ecology

Lishui uses new measure to harness fiscal value of nature

Sep 8, 2021

Lishui city – located in East China's Zhejiang province – is using a new measure called Gross Ecosystem Product, or GEP and has in recent years reportedly used it to roll out financial products, designed to maximize the value of its ecosystem.
New species of Macrophya found in Lishui

Aug 2, 2021

A new species of Macrophya – Macrophya lishuii – was found in the city of Lishui in East China's Zhejiang province, according to news released at an event for the city's Ecological Civilization Day on July 29.
Suichang county joins national green economy pilot project

May 13, 2021

The Ministry of Ecology and Environment of China recently unveiled a new initiative – designed to be a model that becomes a trailblazer – to advance the development of the green economy across China.
Lishui explores effective ways to protect biodiversity

Mar 25, 2021

Known for its good ecological environment, Lishui in East China's Zhejiang province has been looking for effective ways to protect its biodiversity in recent years.
Fireflies light up spring nights in Lishui

Mar 18, 2021

Bathed in the springtime warmth, magical fireflies have returned to the Jiulong National Wetland Park in Lishui city, East China's Zhejiang province, flashing and sparkling in the grass, woods and forests when night falls.
Large clump of endangered rare trees found in Lishui

Mar 16, 2021

A major ecological discovery was made recently in Songyang county -- administered by Lishui city in East China's Zhejiang province -- when 300 ultra-rare Ulmus elongate trees were found in the county's Lizhuang village.
Wildlife protection highlighted in Lishui

Mar 8, 2021

Another 517 species of wild animals will no longer be hunted or traded after the first major change in 32 years to China's List of Wild Animals under State Priority Conservation.
Lishui ranks 6th in China for air quality

Mar 1, 2021

Six Zhejiang cities made the top 20 for air quality among 168 key cities nationwide.