"Living Plant Fossil" Wild Water Pine Found in Chenzhou

On June 18, it was learned from Chenzhou forestry bureau that in the national investigation on the rescue of wild plants with a small population, Chenzhou forestry staff found 7 Wild pine trees in Xiaokeng village, Jiangtou village and hujukeng village, dabujiang Township, Yongxing County It is reported that relict plants refer to the ancient plants that survive after the extinction of most plant species due to geological, geographical and climatic changes, also known as "living fossil plants" Metasequoia belongs to Taxodiaceae, metasequoia, deciduous or semi deciduous trees It is not only a relict plant in the glacial century, but also a national first-class protected plant It is also a unique single genus plant in China, which is an old remnant Up to now, the total number of Pinus glyptostroboides in China is less than 1000, including 8 in Chenzhou City Among the 7 Wild Pinus, the largest is 260 years old, with a DBH of 100cm and a height of 22m; the youngest is 60 years old, with a DBH of 40cm and a height of 16m; and there are 5 trees with a age of more than 100 years At present, Chenzhou City has compiled the project plan of wild plant rescue and protection for this small population, completed field investigation, number listing, signed management and protection agreement with forest owners, established passport files, and actively prepared to build slope protection, fence, isolation belt, sign and other protection facilities In the next step, the forestry staff will also transfer the land needed for the protection of Pinus tabulaeformis, improve the population monitoring and protection management system, scientifically carry out the work of seed collection, seedling raising and breeding, and strive to build a close land protection population of Pinus tabulaeformis.