Flowers and trees, birds and beasts, insects and fish, forests and grasslands, wetlands and lakes — life paints a vibrant picture in countless forms. In the lively season of early summer, the 25th International Day for Biological Diversity arrives as scheduled.
花草树木、鸟兽虫鱼、森林草原、湿地湖泊……生命以千姿百态共绘斑斓画卷。在充满生机的初夏时节，第25个国际生物多样性日如约而至。
In recent years, Henan has vigorously promoted the construction of an ecologically strong province, integrating biodiversity conservation into all aspects of economic and social development, and painting a beautiful picture of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
近年来，河南大力推进美丽河南及生态强省建设，将生物多样性保护纳入经济社会发展的全过程，绘就了一幅人与自然和谐共生的美丽画卷。
Currently, Henan has established 351 nature reserves of various types, covering 95% of the province's nationally protected wild plant and animal species and 80% of its typical ecosystems. By joint efforts in ecological conservation and restoration, Henan is dedicating to promote harmony between human and nature.
目前，河南已建立各类自然保护地351处，将全省95%的国家重点保护野生动植物和80%典型生态系统纳入保护范围。河南正通过统筹推进生态保护修复，促进人与自然和谐共生。
The Danjiang Wetland National Nature Reserve has recorded over 2,200 species of vascular plants and more than 500 species of vertebrates, forming a complete wetland ecosystem. Monitoring data from the past three years show a steady increase in bird species within the reserve. These include 19 bird species under national first-class protection, as well as over 70 species under second-class protection.
河南丹江湿地国家自然保护区已记录到维管束植物2200余种、脊椎动物500余种，构成完整的湿地生态链。根据近三年监测数据显示，保护区鸟类种类数量持续增长，其中有国家一级保护鸟类19种；二级保护鸟类70余种。
Besides, in recent years, bird diversity at the Mengjin Yellow River Wetland has steadily increased. A total of 331 bird species have been recorded so far, including 73 species under national key protection, attracting lots of experts and birdwatchers to observe and photograph them.
近年来，孟津黄河湿地鸟类多样性持续增加，目前已记录到鸟类331种，其中国家重点保护鸟类达73种，不断吸引着全国各地的专家和鸟类爱好者前来观测、拍摄。（杨佳欣）