China is proving that economic growth and environmental protection can go hand in hand . The country now safeguards over 56.35 million hectares of wetlands – an area nearly the size of France!
Through 3,700+ conservation projects, China has restored or added 1 million hectares of wetlands since 2000. The result? Over 2,200 wetland reserves buzzing with life, from rare birds to recovering ecosystems .
Mangrove fans, rejoice! China’s coastal ‘green walls’ now span 30,300 hectares – a 38% jump this century. This makes China one of few countries expanding these climate-critical forests against global deforestation trends .
But there’s more:
73,300 hectares cleared of invasive Spartina grass (89% of target!)
903 national wetland parks created over 20 years
$7 billion generated for local economies
90% FREE access to these ecological wonderlands
As World Wetlands Day approaches (Feb 2!), China’s progress shows how protecting nature fuels both biodiversity and sustainable development . Who’s up for a wetland adventure?
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. The country now safeguards over 56.35 million hectares of wetlands – an area nearly the size of France! 
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73,300 hectares cleared of invasive Spartina grass (89% of target!)
903 national wetland parks created over 20 years
$7 billion generated for local economies
90% FREE access to these ecological wonderlands
. Who’s up for a wetland adventure?
Shenzhen & Hong Kong Team Up to Protect…
