以科技之力守护绿色“活化石” 河南省《古树名木保育技术规程》正式实施

Core Points - The implementation of the "Ancient Tree and Famous Tree Conservation Technical Regulations" marks a new phase in the scientific and standardized protection of ancient trees in Henan Province [2] - Ancient trees are described as "living fossils" that carry significant historical, cultural, and ecological value [2] - The regulations integrate practical experiences from forestry research institutions, universities, and grassroots management units, outlining conservation scope, principles, health diagnosis, and measures [2] - The regulations emphasize the use of technology for real-time monitoring and early warning of growth environments and pest risks [2] Industry Overview - Henan Province currently has 32,954 individual ancient trees and 777 ancient tree groups totaling 286,507 trees, covering 47 species including ginkgo, platycladus, and national locust [3] - Notable ancient trees and groups, such as the "General Cypress" at Songyang Academy and the cypress group at Taihao Tomb, have received national titles for being the "Most Beautiful Ancient Tree" and "Most Beautiful Ancient Tree Group" [3] - The provincial forestry bureau plans to initiate judicial protection actions for ancient trees, including the issuance of judicial protection orders to enhance public awareness of conservation [3]