The Chinese government recently finalized a plan to set up a Giant Panda National Park（GPNP）. 56 （cover）an area about three times 57 size of Yellowstone National Park, the GPNP will be one of the first national parks in the country. The plan will extend protection to a significant number of areas that 58 （be） previously unprotected,bringing many of the existing protected areas for giant pandas under one authority 59（increase）effectiveness and reduce inconsistencies in management.

After a three-year pilot period, the GPNP will be officially set up next year. The GPNP 60（design） to reflect the guiding principle of "protecting the authenticity and integrity（完整性）of natural ecosystems, preserving biological diversity, protecting ecological buffer zones, 61leaving behind precious natural assets（资产）for future generations". The GPNP's main goal is to improve connectivity between separate 62 （population）and homes of giant pandas, and 63 （eventual）achieve a desired level of population in the wild.

Giant pandas also serve 64 an umbrella species（物种）, bringing protection to a host of plants and animals in the southwestern and northwestern parts of China. The GPNP is intended to provide stronger protection for all the species 65 live within the Giant Panda Range and significantly improve the health of the ecosystem in the area.