Abstract: Management effectiveness assessment of protected area has become a maj or environmental concern, being an effective way to guarantee the management qua lity and to achieve the management targets of protected areas. Rapid assessment and prioritization of protected area management (RAPPAM) methodology is one of t he most popular methodologies. Based on the researches on the assessment indices and assessment characteristics of RAPPAM, and on the results of 8 executions of national level, this paper analyzed the evaluation scope, targets, results, and related suggestions. The RAPPAM methodology could rapidly confirm the threats and functions of protected area system, make next steps and recommendations, and pr ovide foundations for policy makers. To understand and apply this methodology wo uld be very necessary for realizing and improving the management status of natur e reserves in China.

Key words: Gongbiela Basin, Wetland, Hydrochemical characteristics, Seasonal dynamics