Shennongjia: Forests That Change With Height
In western Hubei, Shennongjia’s forests, mountain habitats and golden snub-nosed monkeys introduce a landscape of exceptional biological diversity.
Shennongjia lies in western Hubei. Forest types change with altitude, creating varied habitats for plants and animals. The administrative forestry district and the World Heritage property are different geographical identities; the latter also includes a Badong component. The Divine Farmer tradition belongs to the name’s cultural history, while conservation and botanical research provide another way to understand the living landscape.
In western Hubei, Shennongjia’s forests, mountain habitats and golden snub-nosed monkeys introduce a landscape of exceptional biological diversity.