Core Points - The article highlights the ongoing efforts in Guangxi to protect ancient trees and their genetic resources, marking a significant advancement in conservation practices [1][2] - Guangxi has established a comprehensive protection network that combines technology, public participation, and institutional support to safeguard ancient trees [1] - The region is focusing on building a genetic resource bank for ancient trees to address issues related to aging and breeding difficulties [2] Group 1 - Guangxi has collected 177 samples from 59 tree species, including endangered and long-lived ancient trees, indicating a shift from physical protection to genetic preservation [1] - There are currently 1,311 ancient tree clusters and over 156,000 ancient trees in Guangxi, which are considered "green cultural relics" [1] - The protection network includes measures such as marking responsibilities, innovative restoration techniques, and the establishment of volunteer teams to enhance conservation efforts [1] Group 2 - The genetic resource bank project focuses on the "highest, oldest, most beautiful," and endangered ancient trees, utilizing techniques like ex-situ conservation and asexual reproduction [2] - Successful germination and planting have been achieved for 99 samples of 42 species, with 183 seedlings of certain species already planted [2]

14 7 r 15 30 A 7 10 t K 6, . 8 ation 404 0 9 COLUMNICIPOTOTTAG read 10月14日，山东省人民政府新闻办公室在山东省林草种质资源中心举行新闻发布会。发布会上，省自然资源厅副厅长闫金明介绍，山东现存古树名木24.7万 余株，首批认定一级保护古树1449株、二级保护古树9305株、三级保护古树52624株。 古树是指树龄100年以上的树木，实行分级保护，对树龄500年以上的实行一级保护，对树龄300年以上不满500年的实行二级保护，对树龄100年以上不满300 年的实行三级保护；名木是指具有重要历史、文化、科学、景观价值或者具有重要纪念意义的树木，实行一级保护。 古树名木是大自然馈赠于人类的瑰宝，承载着中华文明悠久的历史和灿烂的文化。山东作为中华文明重要的发源地，古树名木资源十分丰富。根据第二次全 国古树名木资源普查结果，山东现有古树名木24.7万余株，包括单株古树19679株、古树群619处22.7万余株。首批认定一级保护古树1449株、二级保护古树 9305株、三级保护古树52624株。他们如同璀璨明珠，见证岁月变迁，述说往昔故事，成为山东人民 ...