Lush mangrove forests restored from artificial ponds in South China

An aerial view taken on November 6 of Bo'ao Town in South China's Hainan Province shows lush mangrove forests.

Over 40 hectares of artificial fish and shrimp ponds are turned into forests and wetlands, and nearly 38 hectares of mangrove forests are rebuilt.

Mangrove forests near Bo'ao Town in south China's Hainan Province. /VCG Photo

Lush mangrove forests attract birds in Bo'ao Town in South China's Hainan Province. /VCG Photo

Mangrove forests on the shore in sunset. /VCG Photo

An aerial view of mangrove forests in Bo'ao Town in South China's Hainan Province. /VCG Photo

People walking in the mangrove forests in Bo'ao Town in South China's Hainan Province. /VCG Photo

An aerial view of mangrove forests in Bo'ao Town in South China's Hainan Province. /VCG Photo

(All images via VCG)

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