Hey there, nature lovers! 🌿 Have you heard about the \"Beauty Pine\" trees thriving in Jilin's Changbai Mountains? Let me tell you all about these majestic giants! 🌲🌲🌲
Known locally as the meiren pine (\"meiren\" means \"beauty\" in Chinese), the Pinus sylvestris is native to the northern slopes of the Changbai Mountain range in Jilin Province. This sky-high beauty can grow up to 30 meters tall and boasts an umbrella-shaped crown that's perfect for shading you from the summer sun! ☀️
But here's the kicker: the meiren pine is one of the world's most endangered and rare tree species! 😲 It's listed as a second-class protected tree species in China, which means it's super special and needs our love and care. ❤️
Thanks to the awesome efforts of the local government and forestry workers (shoutout to them! 🙌), the number of these pines has increased from 78,000 to over 86,000! 🌳✨ That's a huge win for Mother Nature! Plus, more than 900 of these trees are over 100 years old, and the oldest is nearly 400 years old! Talk about ancient wisdom! 🧙♂️
It's stories like these that remind us of the incredible beauty and resilience of nature. So next time you're thinking of exploring, maybe consider a trip to the Changbai Mountains to witness these towering beauties yourself! ✈️🌄
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
