According to a recent announcement by Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection, XTBG have been awarded the title of “National Base of Environmental Protection & Popular Science”.

The title was awarded to nine units with outstanding achievements in environmental protection and science popularization this time. The nine award receivers are: Guizhou Chishui National Nature Reserve of Spinulose Tree Fern, Jiuzhaigou National Nature Reserve, Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve, Suyukou National Forest Park, Saihanba National Nature Reserve, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Beijing Olympic Forest Park, Yiqing Branch of Beijing Environment Sanitation Engineering Group Co., Ltd.

The title of “National Base of Environmental Protection & Popular Science” was reviewed by expert panel jointly organized by Ministry of Environmental Protection and Ministry of Science and Technology from 2007. It is required to be an important carrier for environmental education and science popularization, play a leading role in promoting environmental protection and education, and promote the development of ecological civilization and disseminate environmental culture.