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On December 16, 2021, The Power of Wetlands, the 5th chapter of the "Jiangsu

Culture" series of micro-documentaries, produced by the Information Office of

Jiangsu Provincial People's Government and Yancheng Municipal People's

Government, was launched. This micro-documentary focuses on the vast tidal flat

scenery and the living conditions of "Wetland Elves" such as red-crowned cranes

and wild milu (Pere David's Deer), showing the unique natural beauty of

Yancheng and the "Chinese Template" through a lens.

There is a "Migratory Bird International Airport" on the Yellow Sea in

Yancheng, Jiangsu, China. Every year, hundreds of thousands of wintering

migratory birds take off and land on this coastal tidal flat to replenish

energy. As a key hub for East Asia-Australia migratory bird migration, this

place has become a paradise for "birdwatchers".

Migratory Bird Sanctuaries along the Coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China

(Phase I) is located are Yancheng. It is the first world natural heritage of

coastal wetlands in China. Every winter, 200,000-300,000 birds find a perch on

this essential stop in East Asia-Australasian migration. A sea breeze and the

daily tide take turns to sweep the vast beaches. The 582-kilometre coastline

has created a unique group of radial sand ridges. This area provides habitats

for 23 species of birds of international importance and supports the survival

of 17 species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, including one

critically endangered species, five endangered species and five vulnerable

species. These birds have helped the wetlands to attract worldwide attention.

As a kind of "bird haven", the wetlands represent one of China's closest

connections with the world's natural heritage. In 2019, it received approval

for inclusion on the World Heritage List. This is China's first and the world's

second intertidal wetland world heritage, filling the gap in coastal wetland

type world heritage.

Wu Qijiang, Director of Yancheng Wetland and World Natural Heritage Protection

Center said that Yancheng Yellow Sea Wetland is the largest coastal wetland in

the Western Pacific. Yancheng's application to become a world heritage site is

also intended to better protect these wetlands. There are valuable lessons to

draw from the international community.

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Source: Information Office of Jiangsu Provincial People's Government

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