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Thriving wetland park nurtures wildlife

Updated: Jun 25, 2024 By QIN FENG, Quan Zhanfu in Xi'an chinadaily.com.cn Print
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Scenic views of Nanniwan National Wetland Park in Nanniwan township, Yan'an, Shaanxi province, on Monday. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The Nanniwan National Wetland Park is located within the jurisdiction of Nanniwan township, Yan'an, Shaanxi province. The park consists of three categories of wetlands: Riverine wetlands, marsh wetlands and artificial wetlands, covering an area of about 1,044 hectares. It is a composite ecosystem of wetlands, paddy fields and forests, preserving a relatively intact wetland ecosystem that covers a variety of vegetation including terrestrial plants, wetland and aquatic plants, floating-leaved plants and submerged plants. Located in the arid and semi-arid areas of northern Shaanxi, such a complete wetland ecosystem is particularly valuable and serves as a demonstration case for soil and water conservation and wetland ecological restoration on the Loess Plateau.

As the eco-environment within the park improves, it now serves as an important habitat for many animals, with the number of precious bird species such as the egret, and heron witnessing a notable increase. National first-level protected animals like the oriental white stork and black Stork were also seen foraging at the park.

Scenic views of Nanniwan National Wetland Park in Nanniwan township, Yan'an, Shaanxi province, on Monday. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Scenic views of Nanniwan National Wetland Park in Nanniwan township, Yan'an, Shaanxi province, on Monday. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Scenic views of Nanniwan National Wetland Park in Nanniwan township, Yan'an, Shaanxi province, on Monday. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Scenic views of Nanniwan National Wetland Park in Nanniwan township, Yan'an, Shaanxi province, on Monday. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Scenic views of Nanniwan National Wetland Park in Nanniwan township, Yan'an, Shaanxi province, on Monday. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Scenic views of Nanniwan National Wetland Park in Nanniwan township, Yan'an, Shaanxi province, on Monday. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Scenic views of Nanniwan National Wetland Park in Nanniwan township, Yan'an, Shaanxi province, on Monday. [Photo provided to China Daily]
Scenic views of Nanniwan National Wetland Park in Nanniwan township, Yan'an, Shaanxi province, on Monday. [Photo provided to China Daily]

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