Ganzhou Rong Media News (Reporter He Changkai Correspondent Xin Zhihua) Ancient and famous trees are precious and rare relics left to us by nature and predecessors, witnesses of history, living cultural relics and living antiques. In order to continue to protect the precious resources of ancient and famous trees, on September 25, the forestry and grassland departments at the two levels in the urban area carried out a science popularization activity on the protection of ancient and famous trees with the theme of "protecting ancient and famous trees and building and sharing with the whole people" in the square of the Big Buddha Temple.
At the event site, the staff explained in detail to the masses the historical and cultural connotations of ancient and famous trees, the protection of popular science knowledge and relevant laws and regulations, improved the scientific understanding of the masses on the protection of ancient and famous trees, and effectively enhanced the public's understanding of the importance of the protection of ancient and famous trees.
"This activity is very good, and the protection of ancient and famous trees is beneficial in the present and in the future. Let us work together to strengthen the protection of ancient and valuable trees, so that the lush ancient trees can be rejuvenated and left with green waters and green mountains for future generations. Citizen Wang Chunyue said.
There are a total of 24 ancient and famous trees in the Great Buddha Temple, including three poplars, three willows, and 18 black locusts, and the age of the trees is estimated to be more than 120 years. Since 2018, the ancient and famous trees have been listed, and a series of protection measures such as regular irrigation, pruning, and pest control have been carried out. Hu Haiyan, director of the Propaganda Department of the Cultural Research Institute of Zhangye Big Buddha Temple, said.
In recent years, Ganzhou District has always regarded the protection of ancient and famous trees as an important part of the creation of a national forest city and the construction of a harmonious village, resolutely implemented the relevant systems for the protection of ancient and famous trees, and vigorously carried out publicity and education activities on the protection of ancient and famous trees, and achieved good results. At present, 96 ancient trees in the whole district, including 51 in urban areas, 45 in towns and towns, and there are many ancient trees in poor site conditions and limited production environment in some ancient trees that need to be protected by the joint efforts of the whole people.