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Chinese Journal of Applied Ecology ›› 1997, Vol. 8 ›› Issue (s1): 95-98.

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Establishment of geographic information system in Xishuangbanna Nature Reserve and reserve management

Ou Xiaokun1, Peng Mingchun1, Yan Haizhong1, Yang Zhengbin2, Xiong Yunxiang2   

  1. 1. Institute of Ecology and Geobotany,Yunnan University, Kunming 650091;
    2. Management Bureau of Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, Jinghong 666100
  • Received:1997-05-09 Revised:1997-08-28 Online:1997-12-25 Published:1997-12-25

Abstract: This paper introduces the theoretic scheme, objectives and basic functions of the geographical information system(GIS) in Xishuangbanna Nature Reserve. GISprovided the base and possibility for the effective management of the reserve. With this system, the present state of resources use, the status of planting A momun and its management strategy, and the population of the wild elephant and its distribution in Xishuangbanna Nature Reserve were studied.

Key words: Xishuangbanna, Geographic Information System, Nature Reserve, Management, fire severity, Great Xing’an Mountains, fire disturbance, aboveground carbon storage