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A view of dove tree blooms at the Fanjing Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province is seen in April 2025
/Photo provided to CGTNA view of dove tree blooms at the Fanjing Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province is
/Photo provided to CGTNA view of dove tree blooms at the Fanjing Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province is
/Photo provided to CGTNIn late spring, the mist-cloaked valleys of southwest China's Guizhou Province come alive as Davidia involucrata the
iconic "dove tree" bursts into full bloom across the Fanjing Mountain National Nature Reserve
Known for its snow-white bracts that flutter like thousands of poised doves in flight, the rare floral display transforms the UNESCO World
Natural Heritage Site into a living tapestry of ecological wonder.A national first-class protected species, Davidia involucrata is
celebrated as a "living fossil of the plant kingdom" and a "green giant panda" due to its ancient lineage and scarcity
Thriving in humid, high-altitude environments, the tree has found a sanctuary in Fanjing Mountain's unique microclimate, where its delicate
blooms now paint the rugged terrain in swathes of ivory.A view of dove tree blooms at the Fanjing Mountain National Nature Reserve in
southwest China's Guizhou Province is seen in April 2025
/Photo provided to CGTNA view of dove tree blooms at the Fanjing Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province is
/Photo provided to CGTNA view of dove tree blooms at the Fanjing Mountain National Nature Reserve in southwest China's Guizhou Province is
/Photo provided to CGTNConservation efforts have yielded tangible results: through enhanced ecological protection and targeted artificial
cultivation, the dove tree's footprint has expanded significantly
Researchers have identified 11 distinct habitats across the reserve, with the largest cluster in the Xiaoheiwan River valley spanning over
200 mu (around 13 hectares) a testament to the region's success in nurturing this endangered species.Beyond its biological significance,
Fanjing Mountain exemplifies the harmonious balance between conservation and sustainable tourism
Each spring, the dove tree's ethereal blossoms contrast vividly with the reserve's lush green peaks, offering visitors a front-row seat to
As both a biodiversity hotspot and a thriving tourist destination, the mountain stands as a global model of coexistence where human
stewardship and wild beauty flourish in tandem.
