The ecological restoration of Wolong Lake, a major contribution to preserving biodiversity in China

achevé

A restoration program for the ecosystems of this wetland area was launched in 2014 with support from AFD. The objective was to promote the development of rich biodiversity while encouraging ecotourism in order to provide the local residents with new sources of income.Several actions were carried out by four consortiums of French and Chinese companies aimed at restoring the lake’s hydrological, ecological and biological functions. A 7.8 km-long dike equipped with watergates was built to enable the differentiated management of water resources according to the lake’s different uses. Technical assistance was provided for the close management of water levels and the monitoring of migratory bird populations. Thirty-six small bird islands were created.In order to encourage green tourism and raise awareness about the environment, walking trails, two observation towers and an ecomuseum were created.AFD is also supporting local authorities in their application for site’s inclusion on the List of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar List).