The Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment has issued Decision 434 on recognizing the Garcinia celebica L. tree, over 500 years old, in Ky Anh Tunnel, Thach Tan village, Tam Thang commune, Tam Ky city, Quang Nam province, as a Vietnam Heritage Tree.
According to the source of documents of Tam Ky City People's Committee collected for research and survey to propose recognition of heritage trees, the Rội mật tree is located about 200m north of Thach Tan communal house, Tam Thang commune, Tam Ky city.
In the past, the rôi tree was a place where people rested after farming and cultural activities. During the resistance war against French colonialism, the tree was a place to practice the "elimination of illiteracy" movement. During the resistance war against the US, the rôi tree was an observation post, a watchtower for our army to prepare for battle or fight against sweeps very effectively. In the current peacetime, the rôi tree is a place for sightseeing, telling the story of our ancestors.
The Vietnam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment has issued Decision 434 on recognizing the Garcinia celebica L. tree, which is over 500 years old, in Ky Anh Tunnel, Thach Tan Village, Tam Thang Commune, Tam Ky City, Quang Nam Province as a Vietnam Heritage Tree. Photo: C.D
Mr. Huynh Kim Ta (manager of Ky Anh Tunnels Relic Site, Tam Thang Commune) said that the roi tree is a witness of Thach Tan village throughout its formation and development. "Thach Tan village has had about 22 generations. And the roi tree is associated with the early days of Quang Nam's expansion since the feudal period. In the past, when the village was formed, people named this hamlet the inner hamlet and planted roi trees. The middle hamlet had a myrtle tree and the outer hamlet planted a ma tree...", Mr. Huynh Kim Ta said.
During the resistance war against the US, the tree was an effective observation and warning post for our army to prepare for battle or fight against sweeps. Photo: C.Đ
Tam Ky City People's Committee added that the tree is always associated with the village, the tree is a witness to the historical changes of the villagers. It is a bridge between the past and present here. The people always preserve the lifestyle and strong character like this tree.
To protect and care for the ancient tree, Tam Ky City People's Committee authorized Tam Thang Commune People's Committee to manage it. Up to now, the ancient tree here is recorded to have the largest trunk circumference in the area and is the oldest, bearing many historical and cultural marks in the locality.
Through surveys, experts have assessed the distribution of the gallstone tree in Tam Thang commune with an age of more than 500 years. The tree has a circumference of 2.7 m at the base and a height of 9.2 m.
Experts have assessed the distribution of the Rội mật tree in Tam Thang commune with an age of more than 500 years. The tree has a circumference of 2.7 m at the base and a height of 9.2 m. Photo: document
According to sociological survey data from the area, the age of the tree is more than 500 years old and has been confirmed by living witnesses. The method of determining the age of the tree and determining the age of the trees is based on the annual rings of the trunk. Through actual observations of broken or pruned branches of the tree in the same area, we counted and compared the trunk rings and age rings, combined with historical data to determine the exact age of the tree.
Mr. Tran Trung Hau - Vice Chairman of Tam Ky City People's Committee, Quang Nam Province said that the recognition of the rội mật tree as a Vietnamese Heritage Tree is not only the pride of Tam Ky city people but also a testament to the efforts in the process of protecting nature, preserving ecological values and cultural heritage in Quang Nam in general.
The gallnut tree seen from above with a wide canopy, the tree is healthy and grows well. Photo: C.Đ
"The cypress tree, a heritage tree, not only has historical value, but also plays an important role in maintaining ecological balance, contributing to creating green landscapes and raising public awareness about nature protection.
In addition, activities responding to the National Biodiversity Restoration Year - Quang Nam 2024 today continue to demonstrate the city's commitment and specific actions towards preserving and restoring local ecosystem values, aiming to build a "green, ecological, smart" Tam Ky city.
The survey team measured the circumference of the tree trunk to determine the age of the gallstone tree. Photo: document
The flowers of the gallnut tree are very beautiful. Photo: document
The initial results achieved in 2024 are a testament to the solidarity and efforts of the community and authorities in biodiversity work.
"There is still much work to be done in protecting, restoring and developing biodiversity, which requires a lot of time, patience and persistence. Therefore, we need to continue to maintain practical activities, as well as development strategies to join hands in building a clean and sustainable living environment for future generations, for a truly green planet," Mr. Tran Trung Hau shared.
Source: https://danviet.vn/cay-co-thu-roi-mat-co-tuoi-doi-500-nam-o-quang-nam-duoc-cong-nhan-cay-di-san-viet-nam-20250222073711885.htm
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