Wuyiling Wetland Nature Reserve

Wuyiling Wetland Nature Reserve

The Wuyiling Wetland Nature Reserve is recognized as both a National Water Conservancy Scenic Area and a National Nature Reserve.

The Wuyiling Wetland Nature Reserve of Heilongjiang Forestry Bureau is situated in the northeastern part of Heilongjiang Province, on the eastern section of the Xiao Xing’an Mountains, within the operational area of the state-owned Wuyiling Forestry Bureau. The reserve spans 43,824 hectares, comprising a core zone of 14,663 hectares, a buffer zone of 15,608 hectares, and an experimental zone of 13,553 hectares. It is home to nearly 900 species of higher plants, including nine nationally protected wild plants such as Phellodendron amurense, Tilia amurensis, wild soybean, and Sagittaria natans. The reserve also hosts 352 species of vertebrates, among which there are two Class I nationally protected mammals and six Class I protected birds, as well as eight Class II protected mammals and 35 Class II protected birds. Established in 1999, the reserve was promoted to a provincial-level nature reserve in 2001 and further elevated to a national-level nature reserve in April 2007 with approval from the State Council.

The Wuyiling Wetland Nature Reserve boasts abundant rainfall, crisscrossing rivers, widespread marshes, and dense forests, offering exceptionally rich wetland resources that serve as a vital breeding and growth ground for various wetland animals. Within the vast expanse, one can occasionally spot wild animals such as sables, musk deer, red deer, brown bears, black bears, lynxes, and otters. In the scattered and lush wetlands and grassy marshes, rare waterfowl such as the scaly-sided merganser, red-crowned crane, white-naped crane, and mandarin duck can be seen swimming peacefully on the calm water, soaring freely in the sky, or strolling leisurely. The gurgling forest streams, with their crystal-clear waters, provide a paradise for amphibians and fish species such as the Amur frog and Hucho taimen. The reserve’s wild vegetation flourishes in vibrant green hues, with mosses and ferns blanketing the forest edges and valleys, creating an endless expanse of lush life. Shrubs, herbs, mosses, and wetland waters together form an exceptionally diverse forest-wetland ecosystem typical of China’s northern temperate zone. This ecosystem nurtures a wealth of rare aquatic plants, such as bladderworts and Myriophyllum ussuriense. Towering conifers such as pine, fir, birch, oak, and linden, along with meandering streams and gently swaying aquatic plants, create stunning natural landscapes that are set against the majestic backdrop of the sprawling Xiao Xing’an Mountains.

Since its establishment, the Wuyiling Reserve Administration has diligently implemented the standards and requirements set forth by the State Environmental Protection Administration. While continuously accelerating the construction and management of the reserve, it has consistently prioritized environmental protection. Over the years, no environmental pollution incidents have occurred in the reserve or its surrounding areas, effectively safeguarding the ecological environment of the reserve and the adjacent forested regions, and making significant contributions to the ecological development and construction of the nature reserve.