Lhalu Wetland sees major ecological improvements

The Lhalu Wetland National Nature Reserve in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, known as the "lungs of Lhasa", is a biological gene bank for the city. [Photo by Palden Nyima/chinadaily.com.cn]

"In order to effectively protect the unique alpine wetland of Lhalu Wetland, since the establishment of the Lhalu Wetland Reserve in 2005, the country has invested more than 550 million yuan ($77 million) in a series of protection projects," said Lhamo Tsering.

She said that this wetland provides a habitat for rare and endangered species, such as the black-necked crane and bearded vulture, and is the home of unique species in Xizang, with prosperous biological communities and diverse ecosystem services.

The Lhalu Wetland is irreplaceable in maintaining Lhasa's ecological balance, preserving biodiversity, regulating floodwaters, preventing wind erosion, and ensuring human habitation.