0con.jpg (32456 bytes) People-related Threats
  1. Loss of Habitat
  2. Accidental Snaring
  3. Deliberate Hunting
  1. Tourism

    Tourism is an additional threat to panda habitat. Many tourists are eager to see the scenic beauty of western Sichuan. Glacial Lake, spectacular waterfalls, and winding valley floors can be in Jiuchaigon, the first panda reserve open to tourist. While tourism generates jobs and much needed income, it also brings cars, hotels, buses, trails, waste disposal problems, and habitat disturbance.