Imagine wandering through a lush, ancient tea forest in Yunnan's Jingmai Mountain…
Here, fallen trees become heroes: the Bulang people believe when a tree falls, it's "returning home." They leave it where it lies to decompose, feeding new life. 🍃
Over centuries, this practice has nurtured thousand-year-old tea giants. As fallen trunks break down, they enrich the soil, and fresh seedlings sprout from the humus. "Death" becomes "life" in nature's simplest cycle.
This approach is more than tradition – it's Eastern wisdom at work, a lesson in sustainability. Instead of pushing nature for what's "useful," we honor the full cycle. That respect helps forests thrive and shows us how to face climate change together.
Next time you sip your tea, remember: every fallen leaf and tree has a story—and a role—in the circle of life. 🍵✨
Reference(s):
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