Getbol, the Korean Tidal Flats support exceptionally rich biodiversity, and provide a vital stopover for millions of waterbirds on their lengthy migratory journeys.
Recognizing their value, the World Heritage Committee officially added Getbol to UNESCO s list of World Heritage Sites at its 44th session late Monday in Fuzhou, China.
The Getbol are comprised of four southwestern tidal flats spanning five municipal regions in South Korea the Seocheon Getbol, Gochang Getbol, Sinan Getbol, and Boseong-Suncheon Getbol.
Considered to be the most spectacular intertidal wetlands in the world, experts say it s especially significant to protect these areas as they provide a place to stay for migratory waterbirds in eastern Asia, many of which are globally threatened by habitat loss along their migratory pathways.
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The Chinese government has published a fully updated list of protected species for the first time in more than 30 years, with Jankowski s Bunting, Baer s Pochard and Spoon-billed Sandpiper among the birds afforded the highest level of security.
Originally published in 1988, China s Wildlife Protection Law was grossly outdated, containing a number visually obvious species yet lacking many passerines and shorebirds – many of which are endangered or have declined significantly over the past three decades.
Jankowski s Bunting has been afforded the highest level of protection in China (Josh Jones).
This year s update was long overdue and has been warmly welcomed by conservationists, for it means that some of China s most-threatened wildlife will now be better protected by law. The changes mean that local governments will have greater responsibility to protect species and their habitats, including from huntin
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