Over 2,600 heritage trees recognised since 2010More than 2,600 trees of over 100 fauna species in 52 province and cities have been recognised as heritage trees of Vietnam since the title recognition was initiated in 2010. The recognition of heritage trees helps raise public awareness of rare plant genetic resources and environmental protection, honours humanitarian values and pays tribute to ancestors who protected the trees, he noted. Most of local administrations have been well aware of their responsibility, which can be seen through the establishment of boards for heritage tree and biodiversity protection. To win the heritage tree title, a tree must be at least 200 years old in the case of wild trees, and at least 100 years for those planted. Moreover, the trees should be connected with the historical and cultural characteristics of the area where they grow.

Source: VietNamNet News August 13, 2017 04:18 UTC