Qilu - Mangrove

The vast scenery on the coast is bright and clear,

The autumn wind and summer rain are dripping with green.

The green onions are continuously irrigated and sweeping away the green mist,

The densely packed roots suck the ripples.

Egrets fly in the desert forest,

Oriole sings in the overcast and silty water.

The ecological environment is flourishing and the blue shore is protected.

All kinds of frosty sky look dim.

Mangrove is a unique community of evergreen shrubs and small trees on mudflats in tropical and subtropical bays and estuaries. It grows on the tidal flats and shoals at the interface between land and ocean. It is a special ecosystem that transitions from land to ocean. , its outstanding feature is its well-developed root system and its ability to grow in seawater.

Guangdong Zhanjiang Mangrove National Nature Reserve: Located in Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province, covering an area of ??19,000 hectares. It was established in 1990 with the approval of the Guangdong Provincial People's Government. In 1997, it was promoted to a national nature reserve. The core The Gaoqiao Mangrove Reserve is the largest contiguous mangrove growth base in China, and its main protection object is the mangrove ecosystem. This area is located in the Leizhou Peninsula. Affected by the tropical marine climate, a large area of ??mangrove vegetation is distributed along the beach. Among them, there are 12 families, 16 genera, and 17 species of mangrove plants. It is the largest mangrove plant in China except Hainan Island. The most diverse area. In addition, the reserve has a large number and variety of cranes, storks, herons and other waterfowl and other wetland animals. According to preliminary statistics, there are 82 species of birds alone, including 38 species of resident birds and 44 species of migratory birds. As the largest existing mangrove reserve in China, the Zhanjiang Mangrove Reserve plays an increasingly important role in controlling coastal erosion, conserving soil and water, and protecting biodiversity.

Mangroves are one of the few ecosystems with the most diverse species in the world. They are rich in biological resources and play an important role in protecting coastal biodiversity.

Mangroves can withstand various harsh natural environments and climates such as strong winds and waves. They have the functions of resisting wind and waves, protecting the coast, degrading pollution, purifying seawater, promoting siltation, regulating climate, and purifying the air. It has the reputation of "coastal guard, land-building pioneer and seawater desalinator".

? Red tides almost never occur in sea areas where mangroves exist. According to experts from the Chinese Academy of Forestry, mangroves can absorb 150 to 250 kilograms of nitrogen and 15 to 20 kilograms of phosphorus per hectare every year, playing a purifying role in water bodies. No wonder a poet once praised them so enthusiastically: "Mangroves - a labyrinth of roots, copper and iron walls of wave barriers, natural sewage purification plants, and a Garden of Eden for marine life."

Mangroves It is a paradise for migratory birds and a coastal scenery. Walk into the maritime forest and breathe the negative ions of the sea together with the mangroves.

Zhanjiang Mangrove Scenic Tourist Area has also become a popular route for tourists, and it is also a place for photography enthusiasts to capture beautiful scenery in all seasons.