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Chinese researchers discover Asia's 'tallest' tree

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2023-06-06 13:38
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Photo shows the Himalayan cypress tree towering at 102.3 meters discovered by a joint survey team in May in the national nature reserve of Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bomi county, southwest China's Tibet autonomous region. [Photo/people.cn]

A Himalayan cypress tree towering at 102.3 meters has been discovered by a joint survey team in May in the national nature reserve of Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in Bomi county, southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, bjnews.com.cn reported on Monday.

The survey team included researchers from Peking University and Xizijiang Conservation, a company based in Shenzhen that is dedicated to biodiversity conservation.

The discovery marks a new record for finding both China and Asia's tallest tree, the team was quoted as saying.

Li Cheng from the Xizijiang Conservation told the bjnews.com.cn that various teams have been using innovative methods and technologies to study and protect biodiversity in the area.

The discovery not only demonstrates the authenticity and uniqueness of the forest ecosystem in the region but also showcases the value of biodiversity conservation, Li was quoted as saying.

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