The Damyang Wetland is located at the main stream of the Yeongsan River , and is the first river wetland designated for conversation in korea . The Wetland features a relatively nature river environment with crowded bamboo forest on its banks and a host of tree not commonly found in the river wetlands , allowing it to maintain a diverse ecological environment . The rigion supports various wildlife such as the otter , Leopard cat , Peregrine falcon , Bean goose , Baikal teal , Long - billed plover , Rat snake andKorean narrow - mouthed frog . The Ministry of Environment has designated the area as a Wetland Protected AreaWhile the zone is also listed for protection under the Ramsar Convention for itsvaluable ecological diversity .