Endangered Wildlife Conservation Enhances Regional Economic Development: A Case Study of Tibetan Macaque (Macaca thibetana) and Fuxi Village in Mount Huangshan, China

Conservation of the endangered Tibetan macaque (Macaca thibetana) in Mount Huangshan, China, not only protects biodiversity but also boosts regional economic development. This study demonstrates that integrating wildlife conservation with local economic strategies can create a synergistic model benefiting both ecosystems and communities. Researchers surveyed conservation awareness among residents and visitors while analyzing changes in local income, revealing that effective conservation measures correlate with economic growth. The findings highlight the potential for endangered species protection to serve as a catalyst for sustainable development in biodiversity hotspots.

Wang, R., Ma, L., Wang, Z., Xia, D., & Li, L. (2021). Endangered Wildlife Conservation Enhances Regional Economic Development: A Case Study of Tibetan Macaque (Macaca thibetana) and Fuxi Village in Mount Huangshan, China. Open Journal of Ecology, 11(09), 635–644. https://doi.org/10.4236/oje.2021.119040