Two hikers illegally crossed barriers into the core zone of Wolong National Nature Reserve in Dengsheng Gully. After receiving police SMS warnings, they exited and were fined 1,100 RMB each.

Social Context

Core zones in China’s national nature reserves are strictly off-limits under the ‘Wildlife Protection Law’ and ‘Nature Reserve Regulations’, with entry requiring scientific research permits. Real-time GPS monitoring and AI-powered trail cameras now auto-alert forest rangers to breaches—reducing response time to under 90 minutes.

Safety Tip

Download the official ‘China Nature Reserve’ app before hiking; verify permitted trails and carry digital permits for all protected area visits.