Hey there, nature lovers! 🌿 Did you know that China is doing amazing things to protect its wetlands? Wetlands are super important areas where land meets water, like swamps, marshes, and mangroves. They’re home to lots of cool animals and plants! 🐦🌱
China has been working hard to keep its wetlands healthy. They’ve completed over 3,700 projects to protect and restore these special places. That’s like fixing up over 1 million hectares of wetlands! That’s huge! 😮
Thanks to these efforts, China now has more than 56 million hectares of wetlands. That’s a lot of space for animals to live and plants to grow! 🌳
They’ve also created over 2,200 nature reserves, which are like special parks where animals and plants can thrive without being disturbed. Isn’t that awesome? 🏞️
Have you heard of mangroves? They’re amazing trees that grow in salty water near the coast. 🏝️ China has been planting and restoring mangroves, adding over 17,000 hectares in the past five years! Now, China has over 30,000 hectares of mangroves – one of the few countries to increase mangrove forests! 🎉
China is also working hard to stop harmful plants from invading wetlands. One such plant is called Spartina alterniflora. They’ve controlled it across 73,300 hectares, which is like stopping it from spreading over a huge area! 🌾 This helps protect the native plants and animals.
This year is special because it’s the 20th anniversary of China’s national wetland parks! 🥳 Over the past 20 years, they’ve created 903 wetland parks. These parks protect nature and also help people learn about the environment. Plus, 90% of them are free to visit! 🌟
Wetlands are important because they help keep our planet healthy. They provide homes for animals, clean water, and even help fight climate change! 🌍 That’s why events like World Wetlands Day are so important. This year’s theme is “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” – reminding us all to take care of these amazing places. 💚
So, next time you see a pond, marsh, or swamp, remember how important wetlands are! Maybe you can even visit a wetland park someday and see the wonders of nature up close. Let’s all help protect wetlands for our future! 🌿🌊
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
