Restoration and Optimization of a Wetland Landscape Based on Natural Succession of Vegetation — A Case Study of Harbin Cultural Center Wetland Park

Abstract

Harbin Cultural Center Wetland Park was constructed on a degraded urban wetland, with a primary goal of restoring the vegetative landscape of the site — secondary wetland communities consisting of marsh, native herbs, and moisture tolerant trees and shrubs — ultimately establishing and maintaining ecological succession of vegetation communities from aquatic to arenaceous habitats, while celebrating the natural landscape characteristics of the site. This paper reports mainly on the improvement of ecological performance in the park three years after its construction. It also reviews the exploratory plan for landscape protection, construction, and restoration of the wetland park. In addition, this paper demonstrates the unique qualities of the project which distinguish it from common wetland parks, making it a helpful reference for the construction of other urban wetland parks in China.

Keywords

Natural Wetland / Plant Community / Vegetation Restoration / Ecological Performance / Urban Public Space

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2016 Higher Education Press