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Heiyupao Nature Reserve


Site description (2009 baseline):

Site location and context
Located in the north-eastern part of Daqing City. Heiyupao is a reservoir formed during water reallocation work along the Nen Jiang river. Habitats include meadow, grassland, woodland, marshes and 6,000 ha of agricultural land near the reservoir.

Key biodiversity

Non-bird biodiversity: More than 20 species of mammals recorded, including Lepus capensis, Ondatra zibethicus and Spermophilus dauricus.



Conservation responses/actions for key biodiversity
Established as a county-level nature reserve (14,400 ha) in 1991, mainly to protect birds and water resources.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Heiyupao Nature Reserve (China (mainland)). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/heiyupao-nature-reserve-iba-china-(mainland) on 22/11/2024.