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In order to protect China's biodiversity, according to the requirements of the "Convention on Biological Diversity", we have published this book: China's Biodiversity: A Country Study, with the support of UNEP, funded by GEF and with the help of international experts. It is a study of China's plants, animals and micro-organisms and their physical environment in information related to biodiversity conservation in the fields of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fisheries, the various national activities related to biodiversity conservation and evaluations of their economic importance. The compilation of the Country Study has taken two and a half years, and was organized and led by the Co-ordination Group for the fulfillment of the "Convention on Biological Diversity", headed by the National Environmental Protection Agency and comprising representatives from thirteen departments, More than 80 experts took part in the compilation and appraisal of the country report. I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the experts and staff who organized and participated directly in the compilation and appraisal tasks.
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