In a monumental move for nature and history, China has officially enacted its first-ever regulation dedicated to the protection of ancient and famous trees. This new law sets clear guidelines for preserving trees that have witnessed over a century of history and boast significant cultural, historical, or scientific value.
The regulation defines 'ancient trees' as those over 100 years old, excluding trees cultivated for timber production. Meanwhile, 'famous trees' are celebrated for their notable historical, cultural, scientific, or scenic importance. According to a recent national survey, there are about 5.08 million such trees across the Chinese mainland!
This groundbreaking rule fills an important legal gap and reminds us of how nature and culture go hand in hand—just like our favorite pop culture icons that stand the test of time. These majestic trees are not only natural treasures but also living storytellers connecting us to the past. 🌳✨
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China enacts 1st regulation on ancient and famous tree protection
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