Lingshan Island in WCNA receives first carbon-negative area certification

Lingshan Island Nature Reserve, which is located in Qingdao West Coast New Area, was recently certified as China's first independent carbon-negative area by the China Quality Certification Center.

An aerial view of Lingshan Island Nature Reserve [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]

With a primary focus on solar lighting, photovoltaic power generation, clean energy transformation, and forest protection, Lingshan Island Nature Reserve has achieved great results in reducing carbon from the environment and increasing carbon sinks.

Lingshan Island Nature Reserve is the island with the highest altitude in North China and its highest peak is 513 meters. [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]

According to the China Quality Certification Center, the reserve's emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide in 2020 reached 5,668 tons of carbon dioxide equivalence while the forest carbon sink reached 7,001 tons.

Lingshan Island in spring is decorated with green trees and colorful flowers, attracting multiple visitors every year. [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]

A bird is seen in Lingshan Island. Lingshan Island is home to many rare plants and animals. [Photo/WeChat account: qdxihaianfabu]