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Weinan Sanhe wetlands


Site description (2009 baseline):

Site location and context
Located at the confluences of the Huang He, Wei He and Luo He rivers. Following the construction of Sanmenxia Dam, siltation increased greatly in the area, which has resulted in the development of shallow water areas, marshes, beaches and meadows. Many waterbirds winter in the area.

Key biodiversity

Non-bird biodiversity: No information.



Conservation responses/actions for key biodiversity
Established as the city-level Sanhe Wetlands Nature Reserve in 1995.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Weinan Sanhe wetlands (China (mainland)). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/weinan-sanhe-wetlands-iba-china-(mainland) on 23/11/2024.