Abstract:
Objectives The evaluation of management effectiveness plays an important role in the protection of natural protected areas. It serves as a pivotal conduit for enhancing the the level of management. The Chishui River is the only major tributary in the upper Yangtze River basin without any reservoirs on its main course, boasting numerous natural protected areas. The assessment of management effectiveness is of great significance to facilitate the development of natural protected areas develop.
Methods The study was based on the evaluation index system of the World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) framework, using the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) to identify the threats and evaluate the management effectiveness of 19 natural protected areas in the Chishui River Basin.
Results The average management effectiveness score of 19 natural protected areas in the Chishui River Basin was 56.16 points. A significant disparity existed between the various types and levels of natural protected areas. On average, national protected areas scored 63.17 points, local protected areas scored 44.14 point, nature reserves scored 53.25 points, and nature parks score 58.27 points.
Conclusions The management effectiveness of natural protected areas in the Chishui River Basin was considered to be at a medium level. A comprehensive analysis of the four management elements revealed that management input and management process were key factors contributing to the disparity in the effectiveness of natural protected area management in the Chishui River Basin. Moreover, the primary threats to the integrity of these areas were multifaceted, including the adverse effcets of residential and commercial development within protected areas, agriculture and aquaculture within protected areas, pollution entering or generated, climate change, and severe weather events.
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