Water Forest (Xinghua) Explained

The Water Forest ^[1] is a park in the north-west part of the city of Xinghua, in Jiangsu Province, eastern China.^[2]

Tourists come to see dawn redwoods (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) trees, which are rooted in water, and give the park its name.^[3] The species is listed as critically endangered in the wild.^[4]

Various animals also live in the park, including nationally protected species, such as the Chinese pond heron (Ardeola bacchus).^[5]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 李中水上森林|兴化水上森林|水上森林|兴化雾森|江苏泰州雾森|江苏旅游- Powered by AspCms . Lzsssl.com . 2011-09-24.
2. Web site: 大汉网络 . 李中水上森林生态园区 . Xinghua.gov.cn . 2010-03-17 . 2011-09-24.
3. Web site: 李中水上森林宣传片 - 视频 - 优酷视频 - 在线观看 . V.youku.com . 2011-09-13 . 2011-09-24.
4. Farjon, A. . 2013 . Metasequoia glyptostroboides . 2013 . e.T32317A2814244 . 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-1.RLTS.T32317A2814244.en . 12 November 2021. Listed as Critically Endangered (CR A1c, C2a v2.3)
5. Web site: Xinghua, Jiangsu, China . Jiangsu.net . 2011-09-24.