Current Status of Ancient and Famous Tree Resources in Tongliao City
Based on previous surveys of ancient and famous tree resources,combined with literature review,interviews with informed persons,and the latest remote sensing images and forest resource planning and design survey data,this study investigates and analyzes the distribution,quantity,age grades,tree species,origin,growth potential,protection status,maintenance and restoration status,and growth environment factors of ancient and famous tree resources in Tongliao City using modern information technology methods such as desktop and mobile survey software for ancient and famous tree data collection systems.The results show that there are currently 378 ancient trees in Tongliao City,distributed across 7 banners(counties,districts),including 7 first-grade,45 second-grade,and 326 third-grade ancient trees.The tree species are predominantly Ulmus pumila,Acer truncatum,and Salix matsudana.There are 5 existing ancient tree groups with an area of 13.9 hectares and a total of 668 trees.In response to the problems existing in the protection and management of ancient trees(groups),corresponding protection strategies and suggestions are proposed to provide a reference for the protection and development of ancient and famous trees in Tongliao City.
ancient and famous treesremote sensing imagessurvey and analysisprotection suggestions