De Biesbosch ('forest of
sedges' or 'rushwoods')
National Park, is one of the largest
national parks of the
Netherlands and one of the last extensive areas of freshwater
tidal wetlands in Northwestern Europe. The Biesbosch consists of a rather large network of rivers and smaller and larger creeks with islands. The vegetation is mostly
willow forests, although wet
grasslands and fields of
reed are common as well. The Biesbosch is an important wetland area for
waterfowl and has a rich flora and fauna. It is especially important for migrating
geese.