More than 300 years old green cypress recognized as heritage tree

Hanoi Two green cypress trees over 300 years old belonging to the green cypress population in Ba Vi National Park were recognized as heritage trees on February 27.

Perched precariously on a cliff at an altitude of over 1,000 m, near Vua and Ngoc Hoa peaks, these two trees are identified as the oldest evergreen cypresses in the National Park.

One tree is 18 m tall, the other is 22 m tall, and the trunk diameter is both over 300 cm. Using the tree trunk analysis method, then counting the number of annual rings on the cutting board according to the radius, it is estimated that one tree is 313 to 373 years old, the other tree is 365 to 434 years old.

The younger tree is growing well, the remaining tree is growing averagely, cracked and hollow at the base.

One of two green cypress trees recognized as heritage trees. Photo: Ba Vi National Park

A representative of Ba Vi National Park said that currently on the cliffs and slopes near the mountain peaks, there is a population of green cypress trees. Due to strict protection, the population is almost intact, growing and developing well.

Green cypress (also known as Pơ mu, Tô hạp hương, Tùng hương) is a precious wood species in the Red Book. Vietnam Red Book. With straight, smooth, fragrant wood grain, termite-free, easy to process, green cypress is used in construction, making high-end furniture, and making handicrafts. Because of its fragrant wood, green cypress is also used to make high-quality incense powder to replace exhausted Hoang Dan wood.

In addition to Ba Vi, the green cypress also appears in Lao Cai, Son La, Ha Giang , Hoa Binh, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan. Despite its wide distribution, the green cypress has been heavily exploited for timber for domestic use and export, and if not protected, it will be at risk of extinction.

Heritage trees are trees that are over 100 years old for cultivated trees and over 200 years old for natural trees; have one or more values in terms of landscape, environment, science , culture, history... proposed by the community, registered by the tree owner, recognized by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment and are best preserved.

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