Conserving the rare Thuy Tung tree - Vietnam Imprints

06/10/2025
08:36

The Thuy Tung tree, a rare treasure of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, has only about 160 trees left in Đắk Lắk Province, with a few in Laos and China. It cannot reproduce naturally and is at risk of extinction, listed in the Red Book. Conservation efforts have started, focusing on habitat protection and its insect-repellent properties, but sustainable, long-term methods are still needed to save this precious species.

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