Comparative Analysis of Conservation Strategies and Outcomes in Simen Mountains National Park (SMNP), Ethiopia and Qianjiangyuan National Park (QNP), China

A comparative analysis of conservation strategies in Simien Mountains National Park (SMNP), Ethiopia, and Qianjiangyuan National Park (QNP), China, reveals that QNP's tiered administrative framework with strong provincial leadership and stakeholder collaboration has led to effective land-use regulations, zoning, and reforestation efforts. These measures have maintained over 81.7% of the park as forest, enhanced watershed protection and carbon storage, and fostered a flourishing ecotourism industry while balancing local livelihoods and sustainability. SMNP's community-led conservation practices have also shown significant growth in tourism revenue and beneficiary numbers, with projections indicating continued increase. Both parks have seen notable recoveries in endangered species populations, such as Ethiopian wolves and Walia ibex in SMNP, highlighting the success of integrated management techniques.

Gamme, G. G., & Zheng, G. (2025). Comparative Analysis of Conservation Strategies and Outcomes in Simen Mountains National Park (SMNP), Ethiopia and Qianjiangyuan National Park (QNP), China. OALib, 12(07), 1–28. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.1113609