World's largest tamarisk forest faces annihilation (3)

A unique and ancient tamarisk forest is currently facing possible annihilation. The forest is reportedly set to be engulfed by a dam, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018. The dam is located in the Hannai Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai province.

Botanists fear that transplantation may kill the trees, despite the fact that Yangjing hydropower station investors suggested transplantation as a protective method. Botanists also stated that large-scale transplantation would not feasible, judging from the time limit and soil conditions.