Data Zone
Country/territory: China (mainland)
IBA criteria met: A1, A4iii (2009)
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Area: 933 hectares (9.33 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2008 | not assessed | high | medium |
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Site description (2009 baseline)
Located in north-west Lijiang County, adjacent to Lijiang City and Yulong Xueshan Nature Reserve (CN236). Lashi Hai is a rain-fed lake, and sedimentation has resulted in an increase in the shallow water area. The marshes and agricultural land in the vicinity provide suitable wintering grounds for waterbirds.
Key biodiversity
Non-bird biodiversity: No information.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lashi Hai (China (mainland)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lashi-hai-iba-china-(mainland) on 26/12/2024.