Biosphere Reserve Information
China
Yancheng
1993
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The Yancheng biosphere reserve is located on the Sub-Huang Huai plain of northern China, specifically in the Palearctic biogeographical region. The reserve consists of a coastal marsh wetland that extends up to 582 kilometres, and includes a variety of salt marshes. Tidal salt marshes account for over 80% of the reserve’s area and contain the most salt-resistant flora species. In addition, two major rivers traverse the region: the Yellow River and the Yangtze River
Administrative Authorities
Yancheng National Nature Reserve Administrative; Government of Yancheng; Jiangsu Environmental Protection Bureau
Contact
Contact Address
Telephone
Yancheng National Nature Reserve, 28 Jianjun zhonglu Road, Yancheng 224001, China
(+86) 515 8395805
Fax
(+86) 515 8396527
Website
Location
Latitude
32°34'00''N - 34°28'00''N
Longitude
119°48'00''E - 120°56'00''E
Area (hectares)
Surface Area
469,000
Core Area
23,400
Buffer Area
46,700
Transition Area
398,900
Map
Last updated: 2015