Recently, in Qingchengshan Town, Dujiangyan City, the foundation stone was laid for Wolong National Natural Reserve Dujiangyan Giant Panda Rescue and Disease Control Center. When completed, this center can meet the rescue, research and other needs of 40 giant pandas.

　　The project has a total investment of 210-million yuan, 130-million of which is construction expense and is provided by the Hong Kong SAR government. The center is committed to the rescue and disease control researches of giant pandas nationwide. The center includes veterinarian for giant panda, 10 monitoring panda houses, 30 panda houses, panda food preparation rooms, feeding rooms, center for disease control and prevention, etc.

　　The project is a part of the overall plan of post-disaster reconstruction of Qingcheng Mountain-Dujiangyan scenic area. The reason to choose Shiqiao Village, Qingchengshan Town is that its natural environment and climate satisfy giant panda’s living needs and thus is convenient for emergency treatment such as giant panda rescue, disease control, etc.
 

• May 25th, 2011