Science-based measures implemented to protect old, valuable trees

Fu Wen, Zhang Tengyang, Fan Haotian

Old and valuable trees are "living fossils" that carry the memories of civilizations. Over the recent years, local authorities across China have been working to ensure that the responsibility of conserving and protecting old and valuable trees is fulfilled, rejuvenate them in a timely manner, and strengthen relevant monitoring and law enforcement, making remarkable progress in protecting and managing these plants.