More than 300 ancient apricot trees in the primeval forest in Dakrong were announced.

According to information from the Quang Tri Province Special Use Forest Management Board, after recent field surveys in the primeval forest area of ​​Trieu Nguyen Commune, Dakrong District, the unit has announced information about about 300 ancient apricot trees.

The ancient apricot trees found have diameters ranging from 20-60 cm and are hundreds of years old - Photo: Minh Tan

Accordingly, the ancient mai forest was discovered in the forest area managed by the Provincial Special Use Forest Management Board a few years ago and was secretly protected by forces.

Initial count shows about 300 ancient apricot trees with diameters ranging from 20 to 60 cm and hundreds of years old. In addition, there are many apricot trees with a trunk diameter of less than 10 cm. Most of these apricot trees have rough bark with many different curving shapes, and are blooming with fragrant flowers.

The Provincial Special Use Forest Management Board conducted a field survey in the area where hundreds of ancient apricot trees were found in the primary forest in Trieu Nguyen commune, Dakrong district - Photo: Minh Tan

The ancient apricot trees are blooming with fragrant flowers - Photo: Minh Tan

The ancient apricot trees have many different curving shapes, creating a difference - Photo: Minh Tan

Director of the Provincial Special Use Forest Management Board Truong Quang Trung said that the publication of information about the ancient mai forest could create more pressure for the management and protection of the unit. However, in order to serve the construction of experiential tourism tours, promote strengths to develop the local socio-economic, information about the ancient mai forest is essential.

The unit hopes to receive the cooperation and support of all levels, sectors and people in doing a good job of researching, preserving and protecting this rare ancient mai species.

Le Truong

Source: https://baoquangtri.vn/hon-300-cay-mai-co-thu-trong-rung-nguyen-sinh-o-dakrong-duoc-cong-bo-192746.htm