Authorities in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have
invested 360,000 yuan (US$50,000) in a collection of nests locals
hope will attract more birds to the area.
Hunting and pesticides have damaged populations of birds, such
as sparrows, in recent years. Meanwhile, plant diseases and pests
are multiplying rapidly, threatening crops, fruits and trees. In a
bid to bring balance to the local environment, the region's
forestry bureau is planning to build bird nests in Bazhou and Aksu
prefectures in the hope that the feathered creatures will help
restore the region's ecosystem.
The scenery of Aksu
prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
The scenery of Bazhou
prefecture in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region
(Xinjiang Metropolis Daily January 31, 2008)
