The Mount Huangshan Biosphere Reserve has received formal appreciation from the China National Committee for UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme due to its active participation in, and contributions to, the Fifth World Congress of Biosphere Reserves — the first held in Asia.

During the congress, the authorities responsible for Mount Huangshan showcased their innovative approach to balancing conservation and sustainable tourism, drawing attention from UNESCO and experts worldwide.

International biosphere experts conduct a field study on Mount Huangshan. [Photo/Mount Huangshan Scenic Area]

Since it was designated as such in 2018, Mount Huangshan has established China's first specialized reserve management body and created digital archives for 137 ancient trees. 

Hu Xiaochun, a guardian of local pine trees, examines the growth of the Guest-Greeting Pine. [Photo/Mount Huangshan Scenic Area]

It has also been developed into China's first zero-carbon mountain scenic area, fostering a win-win synergy between ecological protection and local economic development.

A wild sika deer is caught on camera in the Mount Huangshan Scenic Area. [Photo/Mount Huangshan Scenic Area]

Mount Huangshan continues to promote ecological education and global cooperation initiatives, offering a replicable model for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.