WETLAND PROTECTION AND UTILIZATION IN HUBEI PROVINCE

Wetlands are a special ecosystem with various ecological functions and one of the most important environments for the existence of mankind. In Hubei Province, wetlands are characterized by various types and wide distribution. Wetlands have a great deal of natural resource potential and have a strong influence upon the environment. Wetland protection in Hubei Province is faced with the great pressure of population explosion. A serious threat is exerted on wetland protection by reclamation, pollution and so on. Many wetland environments have already been disturbed by the above-mentioned human activities. It is an important and urgent task at present to strengthen wetland research and protect wetlands and their environmental functions.