Guizhou mountain recognized by IUCN for conservation efforts

Fanjing Mountain in Tongren, Guizhou province, has been added to the green list of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, with Mayor Mu Rongkun calling it a testament to the city's success in balancing conservation and tourism.

The green list is a global program established by the IUCN to promote biodiversity conservation based on natural protected areas.

"The charm of Fanjing Mountain lies in its unique ecological resources," said Mu, who is also a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress. "Careful conservation of its biodiversity is essential."