EAAFP Secretariat interns visited Janghang Wetland [EAAF143] © EAAFP
On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, a group of EAAFP Interns embarked on an educational visit to the Janghang Wetland, a vital site within the East Asian–Australasian Flyway Network Site [EAAF143]. This immersive experience aimed to deepen their understanding of the region’s conservation status and strategies.
The visit took place at the Janghang Wetland Eco Center and surrounding areas, offering a unique opportunity to engage with both the ecological importance of the wetland and the ongoing conservation efforts. The experts from Janghang Wetland Eco Center, Eco Korea, and Goyang city guided and let the EAAFP delegation filled the day with enriching activities designed to provide firsthand knowledge about the challenges and successes of wetland conservation in the context of the EAAF.
Dr. Eunjeong Lee from Eco Korea, explaining about Janghang Wetland © EAAFP
The group began their visit by exploring a fascinating media art exhibit that showcased the changing beauty of the Janghang Wetland through the seasons. A video presentation helped interns connect emotionally with the region’s natural rhythms, providing a visual backdrop for their learning.
At the Eco Center, interns learned about the rich ecology of the Janghang Wetland. The zone offered detailed displays on the various species of birds, plants, and other wildlife that depend on this vital ecosystem along their migratory paths. Also, the visit to the observatory and documentary zone allowed interns to gain a unique perspective of the wetland’s vast landscape. From here, they observed the wetland’s biodiversity and witnessed firsthand the critical role the area plays in supporting migratory birds within the EAAF.
After the explanation session, the group observed, appreciated, and experienced the beauty of nature at Janghang Wetland during a site tour.
Molted skin of crab © EAAFP
This visit was an invaluable experience for the interns, who not only learned about the significance of the Janghang Wetland but also about the broader conservation strategies being implemented to protect flyways across the region. By fostering a deeper understanding of the importance of domestic flyway networks and conservation status monitoring, the group gained key insights into the efforts needed to ensure the future of migratory birds and their habitats.
The EAAFP Network, a collaborative effort among countries and conservationists, plays a critical role in safeguarding the migratory paths of many species. Through this visit, the interns were able to connect with the on-the-ground efforts at Janghang Wetland, bringing the theory of conservation into practice.
Janghang Wetland © EAAFP
As we continue to celebrate and support initiatives like these, we look forward to further collaborations that will promote the conservation of flyways and wetlands across the region. Thannk you Ms. Jimin Han at Goyang City and Dr. Donguk Han, and Dr. Eunjeong Lee at Eco Korea for coordinating the study visit.
