Rare endangered plants reintroduced to Hubei nature reserve

Among the seven species, the Thuja sutchuenensis is classified as a first-class protected plant at the national level.

Wang Yeqing, head of the reserve's research institute, highlighted the global scarcity of this kind of cypress, with less than 10,000 mature specimens worldwide, emphasizing the species' resilience and the invaluable genetic resources and research potential it holds.

He stated that the reintroduction of these plants into the wild holds significant scientific value for studying the expansion of rare plant populations, monitoring their survival in the wild and conserving biodiversity.