Promoting the Conservation of China's Lakes and Wetlands in a Comprehensive Way

摘要

Large numbers of lakes and wetlands are widely distributed across China,covering 6.5%of the national territory.Together the lakes and wetlands conserve 96%of the country’s available freshwater resources and serve as home to a wide range of plants and animals,including 4,220 species of higher plants and 2,312 species of vertebrates.In addition to their immense capacity for flood control。