Guangdong: Iconic tree species that show local style and retain historical feelings cannot be replaced at will

Guangzhou, December 9 (China News Network) -- A reporter learned from the Guangdong Provincial Forestry Bureau on the 9th that the "Opinions of the General Office of the People's Government of Guangdong Province on the Implementation of Scientific Greening" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions") was officially released on the website of the Guangdong Provincial Government recently. The "Opinions" proposes to effectively strengthen the protection of ancient trees and famous trees, implement the strictest protection measures for ancient trees and famous trees, avoid ancient trees and famous trees and large trees to the greatest extent in urban and rural construction and urban renewal, prohibit large-scale demolition and construction, and actively adopt effective management and protection measures to promote the harmonious coexistence of original green tree species and urban infrastructure.

At the same time, in cases involving the relocation and felling of trees, it is necessary to fully solicit the opinions of experts and the public, to strictly examine and approve and strictly supervise in accordance with the law, and to severely punish the relocation and felling without approval.

It is understood that after more than 30 years of sustained growth of forest resources in Guangdong Province, although certain achievements have been made, on the whole, there are still problems such as low forest stock, poor structural quality, weak ability to resist diseases and harm, and insufficient ecological functions. At present, the greening of the land in Guangdong Province urgently needs to change to the increase of stock, quantity and quality. The "Opinions" issued this time will strengthen the guidance of technical measures at the provincial level and clarify the specific management requirements for scientific greening.

The "Opinions" clarified the guiding ideology and basic principles of scientific greening in Guangdong Province, and built three goals of forest ecosystem, urban and rural greening, and green enrichment of the people. By 2025, the province's forest stock will reach 620 million cubic meters, the forest coverage rate will reach 58.9%, the new forest quality will be accurately improved by 11.8 million mu, and 120,000 mu of mangroves will be created and restored. The green coverage rate of urban built-up areas listed at the prefectural level has reached more than 40%, and the utilization rate of indigenous tree species in urban areas has reached more than 80%.

The "Opinions" make it clear that the people's governments at or above the county level in Guangdong should earnestly fulfill the main responsibility of scientific greening, and organize afforestation and afforestation of all walks of life and urban and rural residents. In combination with urban renewal, it is necessary to increase urban green space by demolishing illegal construction greenery, leaving white and increasing green, seeing seams and inserting greenery, and planting green in three dimensions. Encourage Guangzhou and Shenzhen to increase their efforts to leave white and increase greenery through the transfer of construction land, and leave enough green space. All localities should refer to the "Directory of Major Indigenous Tree Species in Guangdong Province" to select afforestation and afforestation tree species, prudently use foreign tree species, and advocate the use of multiple tree species to create mixed forests. Urban and rural greening should fully consider the residents' leisure and recreation needs, the health of the masses and landscape factors, and allocate appropriate local tree species and shade tree species.

The "Opinions" put forward that urban greening should choose seedlings of appropriate specifications, resolutely oppose "natural trees entering the city" and "overnight scenery" and other acts of quick success and short-term profits, reject exotic flowers and grasses, and cannot replace the original green trees in a large number of short periods of time, especially the iconic tree species that show local style and retain historical feelings at will, and strictly prohibit extravagance and waste to engage in greening projects.

In addition, in the process of greening transformation and maintenance, for some tree species with developed root systems, physical isolation measures should be taken to reduce the impact of tree roots on roads and underground pipe networks, and measures of migration and felling should not be simply taken; non-permeable materials should not be used to cover the ground around the trees, and excessive pruning should not lead to the emergence of "broken trees".

The "Opinions" also require that rural greening and beautification should make full use of its inherent natural background, respect local customs and habits, and avoid one-sided pursuit of landscape gardening. Major greening projects that are of general concern to the masses and led by the government must undergo scientific demonstration and extensively listen to the opinions of all parties. (End)

Source: China News Network