Guangdong Province launched its 2026 Forestry Science and Technology Week with a ceremony and primary occasions on May 23, hosted by the county-level metropolis of Xinyi in Maoming.
The occasion featured exhibitions, science outreach actions, trade promotion classes, and seedling giveaways, highlighting the most recent developments in forestry science and ecological conservation throughout the province.
During the opening ceremony, organizers launched 10 consultant circumstances showcasing how forestry know-how helps ecological improvement in Guangdong, overlaying areas akin to biodiversity conservation, germplasm assets, good forestry, and the forest-based financial system.
A seedling giveaway was additionally launched throughout the occasion. A complete of 4,500 seedlings throughout 10 tree species, together with Dipterocarpus alatus, Chinese black olive, and Chinese rosewood, have been distributed. Among them, 4,000 seedlings will likely be used to help greening tasks and forestry trade improvement at 10 rural demonstration websites in Xinyi, whereas the remaining 500 have been distributed on-site to native residents.
The occasion additionally featured forestry know-how exhibitions and interactive science actions. More than 20 forestry science training bases, analysis institutes, universities, and forestry enterprises showcased applied sciences associated to ecological restoration, forest carbon monitoring, pest management, and forest-based financial improvement.
Experts and forestry technicians supplied on-site consultations on tree planting, pest management, and forestry insurance policies, whereas interactive shows and science actions launched guests to matters akin to mangrove conservation and uncommon plant species.
Author | Huang Xinying
Photo | Guangzhou Science and Technology Exchange Center (广州科学技术交流馆)