"Treasure" in the middle of the forest that even "mountains of money" can't buy

VTV Times reporters recently had the opportunity to explore the Yew Tree Conservation Area in Ea Rah Commune, Ea H'leo District, Dak Lak to learn about the origin of the tree that is said to be impossible to buy with a "mountain of money".

The representative of the Management Board of the Pine Species and Habitat Conservation Area patrolling to protect the Ea Ral yew population said that, according to historical origins, the yew tree arose spontaneously and has existed for thousands of years.

The management board of the Thong Nuoc Species and Habitat Conservation Area patrolled to protect the Ea Ral yew population with VTV Times reporters in the area with a yew tree over 100 years old.

According to feng shui, cedar wood has a prosperous effect, so leading Vietnamese artisans often use this type of wood to make vases or carve statues with the meaning of bringing peace and luck to the family. Cedar wood is strong, has beautiful grain and has a fragrant smell...

Some other parts of the yew tree are also used as medicine to treat rheumatism, relieve pain, and tighten the skin. The tree has a beautiful shape and can be planted as an ornamental tree or along the banks of ponds to retain soil and prevent erosion very effectively.

Image of the Yew Garden recorded by VTV Times reporter in October 2024:

Yew tree population of more than 5 hectares in Ea Hleo district, Dak Lak .

In Ea Hleo district there are more than 161 trees, Ea Ho commune, Krong Nang district has 21 trees and there is 1 tree in Buon Ho town.

In this area, there are yew trees over 700 years old and many trees over 100 years old.

Forest management and protection forces of the Pine Species and Habitat Conservation Area Management Board patrol to protect the Ea Ral pine population.

The small yew trees are protected and cared for very carefully.

People in Ea Rah commune, Ea H'leo district said that yew trees have been growing and developing in the dam area for many years. In particular, there are trees growing in the middle of the lake. But it was not until 2004 that people realized that this was a rare yew tree. "In the past, since the time of our grandparents, people used yew wood mainly to build houses, or to carve statues, make tables and chairs... Now, no one cuts down yew wood anymore, any family that still has items made from yew wood keeps them until now and does not sell them," a resident shared.

To preserve and develop this tree species, the Management Board of the Pine Species and Habitat Conservation Area has coordinated with the Gia Lai Tropical Forestry Center to propagate water pine by cuttings. Up to now, some water pine trees propagated by cuttings have been planted and grown well.

Source: https://baodaknong.vn/bau-vat-nam-giua-rung-co-nui-tien-cung-khong-mua-noi-232275.html