China has developed 903 nationwide wetland parks over the previous 20 years, according to an international workshop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Wednesday.These parks have assisted secure 2.4 million hectares of wetlands, offering sufficient habitat for essential national wildlife types, info from the wetland protection workshop showed.Speaking at the workshop, Yan Zhen, vice head of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA), stressed that the country has actually long prioritized wetland conservation and made continuous efforts to this end.So far, Chinas overall wetland area stands at 56.35 million hectares.
The country now boasts 82 wetlands of worldwide importance, ranking among the greatest internationally, NFGA data showed.Meanwhile, environmental security and remediation has likewise been reinforced, Yan stated, adding that 300,000 hectares of wetlands have actually been brought back thanks to the nationwide wetland preservation plan.As part of efforts to promote international cooperation in the sector, China has developed the International Mangrove Center, contributing to worldwide wetland conservation efforts, Yan added.For the next action, the NFGA prepares to reinforce security of wetland communities in a holistic manner, with major jobs in key areas including the Yangtze and Yellow river basins.The forestry and grassland authorities will also work to enhance global cooperation and exchange on wetland protection and take part actively in worldwide environmental governance, stated Yan.(Cover: Hongze Lake Wetland Park in Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, east China, October 20, 2023./ VCG)