叶雷飞：27年守护国恩寺千年古荔丨古树守护人手记

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the dedication of Ye Leifei, who has spent 27 years protecting a 1,300-year-old ancient lychee tree at Guo'en Temple, emphasizing the importance of cultural heritage and community involvement in preserving ancient trees and promoting local agricultural development [11][13][40]. Group 1: Ancient Tree Protection - There are over 85,000 ancient trees in Lingnan, representing both natural history and cultural heritage [2][3]. - Ye Leifei has transformed from a guardian of the ancient lychee tree to a leader in agricultural development, linking cultural preservation with rural revitalization [12][30]. - The ancient lychee tree, known as "Buddha Lychee," is a significant cultural symbol and has been recognized as a national geographical indication product [16][15]. Group 2: Community Engagement and Agricultural Development - Ye Leifei has initiated the establishment of a professional cooperative for lychee planting, involving 150 local farmers and cultivating 530 acres of lychee [32][33]. - He has trained over 500 local planting experts, sharing his knowledge of scientific cultivation methods to improve the quality of lychee production [34][36]. - The cooperative's efforts have led to increased income for participating farmers and the establishment of a strong market presence for the lychee brand [36][38].