HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has issued a document, calling for a response to World Wetlands Day 2023, celebrated annually on Feb 2.
DRIFTWOOD OUTDOORS: World wetlands day highlights critical habitat
Brandon Butler, bbutler@driftwoodoutdoors.com
Being a waterfowl hunter, one comes to understand and appreciate the importance of wetlands. They are key to the health of waterfowl populations. Wetlands are home to much more than waterfowl, though. Approximately 40 percent of the world’s species live and breed in wetlands and about 200 new fish species are discovered in freshwater wetlands in each year. On Tuesday, Feb. 2, conservationists across the planet celebrate World Wetlands Day (WWD) to recognize the importance of these valuable ecosystems to people, wildlife and the planet.
Wetlands are critical to the overall wellbeing of our planet. They provide habitat for countless fish and wildlife species and help guard us against natural disasters like droughts and floods. World Wetlands Day provides helps to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands, and how the decline of wetlands and biodiversity can be ad
China makes progress on wetlands preservation By Yang Wanli | China Daily | Updated: 2021-02-03 09:32 Share Relict gulls are flying in Shenmu, Shaanxi province. [Photo/Xinhua]
Wetlands in China have expanded steadily over the past five years, growing by 202,600 hectares and making a significant contribution to water quality and environmental protection, an official from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration said on Tuesday.
Between 2016 and last year, China established 201 national wetland parks, said Li Yan, deputy head of the administration s wetland management office.
At a news conference on Tuesday, Li said China had 899 national wetland parks by the end of 2020 and nearly half of the country s wetlands are protected by some level of government.
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Manitoba’s fearless furry forecaster is calling for an early end to winter.
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Manitoba Merv made his call from his home at the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre just north of Winnipeg. On Twitter, Oak Hammock Marsh announced Tuesday morning that Merv did not see his shadow which means an early spring is on its way.
“Manitoba Merv didn’t see his shadow this morning,” the tweet read. “An early spring is in the way for Manitoba! Happy World Wetlands Day!” @weathernetwork
Author of the article: Glen Dawkins
Publishing date: Feb 01, 2021 • February 1, 2021 • 2 minute read • The province s furry forecaster, Manitoba Merv will make his appearance as usual for Groundhog Day on Tuesday at Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre just north of Winnipeg, albeit wearing a face mask and following every provincial health regulations in place. Photo by Handout /Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
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Manitoba Merv is masked up and ready for his big day.
The province’s peerless puppet prognosticator will make his appearance as he has for the last 27 years for Groundhog Day on Tuesday at the Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre just north of Winnipeg, albeit wearing a face mask and following every provincial health regulations in place. Oak Hammock Marsh even sent out a picture of Merv modelling his facial protection.