"Treasure" hidden in sacred mountain, whole village guarded carefully

In the Kuaiji Mountains in Zhejiang Province, China, there is a 400 km² "green treasure mine" with a torreya forest over 1,500 years old. (Photo: aFamily)

This area, the birthplace of the Xia Dynasty, is considered an important natural and cultural heritage , attracting the attention of the United Nations. (Photo: Life and Law)

Zhan'ao village is located in the middle of an ancient forest, where many generations of villagers have protected and cared for precious torreya trees. (Photo: Life and Law)

Huang Tianming, Party Secretary of Zhan'ao Village, shared at COP29 about the community's efforts to preserve ancient trees. (Photo: globaltimes)

The torreya tree is not only of ecological value but also an economic resource, with its wood and fruit widely used in culinary and medicinal purposes. (Photo: globaltimes)

The United Nations has recognized this area as a Global Agricultural Heritage Site (GIAHS), calling for strict protection. (Photo: globaltimes)

China has conducted a national survey, identifying more than 5 million ancient trees, including many ancient torreyas. (Photo: Torreya Guardians)

Conservation and smart management measures will be deployed to promote the value of ancient trees, ecotourism and sustainable development. (Photo: Xinhua)

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