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First Lot of Provincial Wetland Parks Built in Henan! 20 More to Come Next Year!

Looking for beautiful spots where waters and skies merge in one color and flocks of birds dance trippingly? Good news! At the Henan Provincial Wetland Protection & Natural Protected Area Optimization and Integration Boost during December 5-6, Luyi Guohe River Provincial Wetland Park and Linying Huanglong Provincial Wetland Park were officially licensed by Henan Provincial Department of Forestry as the first batch of provincial-level wetland parks.
Acceptance evaluation is a must for licensing
Wetlands are referred to as Earth’s Kidneys and one of the three ecosystems among forests and oceans and rivers. Wetland park construction is an important start of the wetland protection work of Henan Province and a highlight livelihood program for the forestry ecological construction of all provinces.
National-level and provincial-level wetland parks are subject to a pilot construction for a prescribed period. They shall be identified as functional in wetland protection, science popularization and eco-tourism in an acceptance test before licensing.
Henan has had 35 national wetland parks (including pilot projects)
Currently, Henan Province has 35 national-level wetland parks (including pilot projects) and 13 pilot provincial-level wetland parks, introduced Zhuo Weihua, head of wetland management division at Henan Provincial Department of Forestry.
Among them, Luyi Guohe River Provincial Wetland Park and Linying Huanglong Provincial Wetland Park passed the evaluation by the Department of Forestry in late last month.▼
Luyi Guohe River Wetland Park winds zonally along the Guohe River. Traversing the central part of Luyi County from northwest to southeast, the park is 40.11km long from east to west and 12.29km wide from north to south and covers an area of 995.33ha. Since the construction of the project was approved in late December 2014, a series of ecological restoration projects have been carried out for the park. 1,500mu (100ha) of wetland has been recovered. The ecological environment of the wetland is optimized, and its ecological function is enhanced.
Currently, there are more than 140 varieties of birds in the planning area. Service infrastructures including the management service center, publicity corridors, walks, wooden trestles, gazebos and Tai Ji squares have been built in Guohe River Wetland Park.
Situated in the northeast of the old quarter of Linying County, Linying Huanglong Wetland Park covers an area of 97.38ha, including 40ha (41.08% of the total area) of wetland.
A variety of wild plants, including stipa grandis, hemarthria, lespedeza, setaria viridis, phragmites australis, and some 120 kinds of birds inhabit in the planning area. The park is also equipped with squares, waterborne platforms, children’s amusement parks, ecological floating islands and flower galleries to create a lively waterfront environment.


20 provincial wetland parks to be built next year
The meeting discloses that Henan has put growing efforts on protecting wetlands. Based on the existing approved 14 provincial-level wetland parks this year, the province will launch the construction of 20 more provincial-level wetland parks in 2020. The provincial government plans to complete the hard task of achieving a 50% wetland protection rate next year.
Where are the 35 national wetland parks (including pilot ones)?
1 in Zhengzhou City
Henan Zhengzhou Yellow River National Wetland Park:
It sits on the south of the Yellow River section between Yellow River Floating Bridge and Yellow River Highway Bridge in Huiji District, Zhengzhou City. Tourists in Zhengzhou can take bus line 520 at Zijingshan Station to the Rheumatism Hospital of Huayuankou Town and then walk 1.4km westward along Diding Highway to the gate of the wetland park.
Wetland park area: 1,359hm2; wetland type: river.
4 in Xinyang City
Xiangshan Lake National Wetland Park in Xinxian County:
It is located in 6km to the southeast of Xinxian County and 80km from the entrance of the Xinyang section of Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway (currently Beijing–Hong Kong–Macau Expressway). Fishing and boating are available here.
Sitting in the separation zone between the Yangtze River and Huaihe River, the park is part of the Water and Soil Conservation Ecological Function Area of Dabie Mountain, a key area of its kind in China. Xiangshan Lake in the planning area is a direct drinking water source of 200,000 residents in Xinxian County.
Longshan Lake National Wetland Park in Guangshan County:
Located at the Qinling-Huaihe Line, the park features wide artificial lakes and natural rivers with abundant water. It is a typical wetland in the upper reaches of Huaihe River.
Henan Pingqiao Lianghekou National Wetland Park:
Nestling at the foot of Zhenlei Mountain and on the bank of Shihe River, the park boasts plentiful water resources, unique environment and rich biological species.
Wetland park area: 752hm2; wetland type: river; location: Pingqiao District.
Henan Xixian County Huaihe River National Wetland Park:
Wetland park area: 2,442hm2; wetland type: river; location: Xixian County.
4 in Xuchang City
Henan Yanling County Heming Lake National Wetland Park:
Situated in the northwest of Yanling County, the park comprises Heming Lake, main channel diverting water from the Yellow River, the main stream of Wenhe River (whole section in Yanling County) and the main stream of Shuangji River.
The park spans some 10km from east to west and 12km from south to north. It covers a planned area of 528.43ha, including 429.42ha of wetland, representing a wetland coverage rate of 81.26%.
Henan Yuzhou Yinghe River National Wetland Park:
It consists of the whole section of the main stream of Yinghe River in Yuzhou City as well as its surrounding wetlands and forests.
The park spans about 32.97 from east to west and 31.32km from south to north. The main stream of Yinghe River is approximately 1,045.82ha, including 600.53ha of wetlands, representing a wetland coverage of 57.42%.
Xiangcheng Beiru River National Wetland Park:
Most part of the park sits at the main stream section of Beiru River. It is listed by the local government as a class-A centralized drinking water source protected area because Beiru River is a critical water source of plenty of cities (including Xuchang), villages and towns along the river, as well as an important node project of the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion.
Changge Shuangji River National Wetland Park:
Located in Lihekou Village, Changge City, it is a comprehensive national wetland park integrating ecological protection, wetland culture display, science popularization, scientific research monitoring, wetland tourism and reasonable utilization.
Wetland park area: 627hm2; wetland type: river.
2 in Luoyang City
Yichuan Yihe River National Wetland Park:
Yihe Wetland has begun degenerating in recent years due to sand excavation, pollution, infrastructure construction and reclamation. The wetland park will effectively protect and restore the wetland ecosystem here.
Henan Luhun Lake National Wetland Park:
Situated in the northwest of Songxian County, 85km to the southwest of Luoyang City, the park is adjacent to Luoyang-Luanchuan Expressway in the east, Luoyang–Luanchuan Quick Passage in the west, Yakou Bridge in the south and Luhun Dam in the north.
Wetland park area: 4,222hm2; wetland type: artificial, river; location: Songxian County.
3 in Zhoukou City
Henan Huaiyang Longhu Lake National Wetland Park:
Located in the east of Huaiyang County, the park is bordered by Xinhua Street, Former Site of Chen Kingdom and Caizhuang Village. It features a bird-watching garden, a rare botanic garden, a fishing garden, a lakeside amusement park, a wetland maze, etc.
Wetland park area: 519hm2; wetland type: lake.
Henan Xiangcheng Fenquan River National Wetland Park:
Wetland park area: 1,155hm2; wetland type: river; location: Xiangcheng City.
Henan Luyi Huiji River National Wetland Park:
Covering a planning area of 468.3ha, the park will feature beautiful natural wetland landscape and profound Laozi (ancient Chinese philosopher) culture.
3 in Pingding Mountain
Henan Wugang Shimantan National Wetland Park:
Shimantan Reservoir and its adjacent Tiangang Reservoir compose the main body of the wetland park, which is a vital source of Honghe River, a first-grade tributary of Huaihe River.
The park consists of Shimantan Reservoir, Tiangang Reservoir, Gunhe River, Jiagang River and Yuhuangmiao River. It has 1,334.6ha of wetlands, 88.8% of the total area of 1,502ha.
Henan Pingdingshan Baigui Lake National Wetland Park:
It is located on the north bank of Baiguishan Reservoir, with Shunde Road in the east, Ying Kingdom Tomb Protection Area[NLB1]  in the west and 50m to the south of Chang’an Avenue.
Wetland park area: 673hm2; wetland type: artificial.
Henan Ruzhou Ruhe River National Wetland Park:
Covering 4,841.4ha, including a wetland area of 2,959.7ha, the park is expected to be the largest national wetland park in Central China.
1 in Luohe City
Henan Luohe Shahe River National Wetland Park:
Bordering Wudu Town of Wuyang County in the west and Yinyangzhao Town, Yuanhui District in the east, the park is located on the north bank of Shahe River in Yancheng District and the south bank of Daoliu River in Wuyang County.
Wetland park area: 651hm2; wetland type: river.
1 in Hebi City
Henan Hebi Qihe River National Wetland Park:
It is sandwiched between Hejia Village, Miaokou Town of Qixian County in the upper reach of Xugou Hotspring in Qibin District and 220m from the intake of Water Plant No.3 of Hebi City.
Wetland park area: 333hm2; wetland type: river.
3 in Puyang City
Henan Puyang Jindi River National Wetland Park:
It borders Nanhuan Road in Puyang County, Puyang City in the north, Nandi Village in Chengguan Town, Puyang County in the west and Taoyuan Village of Qinghe Township, Puyang County on China National Highway 106 in the east.
Wetland park area: 667.3hm2; wetland type: river.
Henan Taiqian Jinshui National Wetland Park:
It sits on the Bank of Jindi River, Taiqian County.
Wetland park area: 1,407hm2; wetland type: river; location: Taiqian County.
Henan Nanle Majia River National Wetland Park:
Covering 478.46ha, the park mainly comprises Majia River and Xihu Lake in Nanle County, containing water bodies, mud flats and other surrounding land areas.
3 in Anyang City
Henan Tangyin Tanghe River National Wetland Park:
Situated on a hill in the west of Tangyin County, the park borders Tanghe Reservoir in the west and north, G107 ring road in the east and Tanghe River in the south.
Wetland park area: 710hm2; wetland type: river; location: Tangyin County.
Henan Anyang Zhanghe Canyon National Wetland Park:
Located in Duli Town, Anyang County, it is a critical central passage for migrant bids between East Asia and Australia.
Wetland park area: 646hm2; wetland type: river; location: Anyang.
Linzhou Qixi River National Wetland Park:
Situated in Linqi Town, Linzhou City, the park covers 11 administrative villages in the town.
Wetland park area: 1,102hm2; wetland type: river; location: Linzhou City
4 in Nanyang City
Henan Nanyang Baihe River National Wetland Park:
Located in the urban area of Nanyang City, its major scenic spots include Nanyang Liberation Square and Longquan Amusement Park.
Wetland park area: 17,276hm2; wetland type: river; location: Nanzhao County, Fangcheng County, Wancheng District, Wolong District, Nanyang New District and Yahegong District.
Henan Tanghe River National Wetland Park:
Located on the banks of Tanghe River in Tanghe County, Henan Province, the park sits at the intersection among Pihe River, Biyang River and Tanghe River. It stretches to the estuary where Sanjia River meets Tanghe River in the south.
Wetland park area: 676hm2; wetland type: river; location: Tanghe County.
Xichuan Danyang Lake National Wetland Park:
It is the first national wetland park at the water source of the middle route of the South-to-North Water Diversion project in Xichuan County.
Wetland park area: 25,226hm2; wetland type: artificial, river; location: Xichuan County.
Dengzhou Tuanhe River National Wetland Park:
It is located in the north of Dengzhou County-level City.
Wetland park area: 1,700hm2; wetland type: river; location: Dengzhou City.
5 in Shangqiu City
Henan Liangyuan Huanghe Gudao National Wetland Park:
Situated in Liangyuan District, Shangqiu City, Liangyuan Huanghe Gudao National Wetland Park sits in south central Huanghuai Plain and the east of Henan Province. It is part of the Huaihe River system.
The park’s planning area covers a 12.50km section of the historical course of the Yellow River in Sunfuji Township and Lizhuang Township in Liangyuan District and surrounding land areas.
Henan Minquan Huanghe Gudao National Wetland Park:
Minquan Huanghe Gudao (literally historical course of the Yellow River) is an old riverbed left over from the diversion of the Yellow River in the fifth year of Xianfeng Period in the Qing Dynasty. Located in Minquan County, park borders Zhangzhuang in the north, Mazhuang in the west, Wangzhuang in the south and Wutun Dam in the east.
Wetland park area: 2,304hm2; wetland type: artificial, river; location: Minquan County.
Zhecheng Ronghu Lake National Wetland Park:
Located in Zhecheng County, the park adjoins Jianghe River at the border between Zhecheng County and Suixian County in the west, the abandoned Yellow River at the border between Zhecheng County and Ningling County in the north, and Huiji River at the border between Zhecheng County and Luyi County in the southeast.
Wetland park area: 1,335hm2; wetland type: lake; location: Zhecheng County.
Suixian Zhongyuan Shuicheng National Wetland Park:
As an important rest stop for migrant birds in central China, the park is located in Chengguan Town, Chengjiao Township, Jiangang Township and Dongdian Township in the north of Suixian County.
Wetland park area: 725hm2; wetland type: lake; location: Suixian County.
Yucheng Zhoushangyong Yunhe (literally Zhoukou-Shangqiu-Yongcheng Canal) National Wetland Park:
Located in the northwest of Yucheng County, the park adjoins the boundary of Yucheng County in the west, Shangyong Highway (Provincial Highway S324) in the southeast, Guwangji Township (National Highway 310) in the north and Zhengzhuang Kiln Factory[NLB2]  in the east.
Wetland park area: 273hm2; wetland type: river; location: Yucheng County.
1 in Zhumadian City
Biyang Tongshan Lake National Wetland Park:
Located in 20km to the east of Biyang County, the park features Guidao Island, Shedao Island, Xianrenzhang Island, Water Sprite Island, diverse flowers, absorbing snowscape, immense pine forest, fishing bay, night scene of peninsula fishing boats, boat racing, etc.
Wetland park area: 1,215hm2; wetland type: artificial, river; location: Biyang County.


 
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