Located in the transitional area between the Sichuan Basin and the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with the highest point Dafengding at 4,042 m. The vegetation shows prominent vertical zonation, with broadleaf evergreen forest from 800-1,800 m, broadleaf evergreen and deciduous mixed forest from 1,800-2,200 m, coniferous-broadleaf mixed forest from 2,200-2,500 m, coniferous forest from 2,500 m and 3,500 m, and alpine scrub and grassland above 3,500 m.
Conservation responses/actions for key biodiversity
The IBA includes Mabian Dafengding National Nature Reserve (34,500 ha) and Meigu Dafengding National Nature Reserve (16,000 ha), which were established in 1978.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Dazhubao and Dafengding. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 27/03/2023.
