AP is distributing the following video news release on behalf of CCTV Material is not AP Content AP does not guarantee the accuracy of this content nor endorse any opinions reflected in it More downloads available at -amplthttpnewscontent.cctv.com-ampgt Some 9000 hectares of wetland have been recovered from farmland in the Weishan Lake Wetland the largest and best ecologically preserved plain wetland in east China s Shandong Province. The Weishan Lake Wetland Resort in Tengzhou City of Shandong is one of the most famous wetland parks in China enjoying reputation for its abundant lakes flowers plants and wild animals. Currently 6700 hectares of flowering red lotuses blanket the lake displaying a sweet enchanting scent. Adding to the charm of the resort are more than 1000 hectares of reed groves and spectacular water forests. In the 1960s and 1970s it was common in China that large areas of wetlands forests and grasslands were cultivated into farmlands for grain production. Against the increased grain production the ecological environment suffered devastating damage. To preserve the original wetland and ecological balance the Tengzhou government banned deforestation and overfishing and invested 1 billion yuan to build a wetland reserve around the Waishan Lake. Now the wetland has been built into a unique ecological industrial chain. There are 538 kinds of algae and 325 kinds of aquatic animals living in the wetland. It has become a natural oxygen bar thanks to high water quality and fresh air. It also has played a significant role in the region s ecological balance and water purification. More downloads available at -amplthttpnewscontent.cctv.com-ampgt Copyright CCTV For any questions please call 86-10-63969499 or email newscontentcctv.com -ampltmailtonewscontentcctv.com-ampgt. If you want to learn more please go to the CCTV website at -amplthttpnewscontent.cctv.com-ampgt.

• published: 01 Nov 2013
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