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ProjectJiaxian Traditional Chinese Date Gardens. GIAHS Proposal for the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Initiative
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
2013Also available in:
No results found.The proposed GIAHS (the System) is a strong evidence of China being the origin of jujube, its domestication and scale cultivation. It also constitutes an important germplasm bank for the future development of the jujube industry. Besides, the System is of outstanding eco-functions, and culture significance. In conclusion, the System is worthy of protection efforts. -
ProjectKuaijishan Ancient Chinese Torreya Community. GIAHS Proposal for the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) Initiative
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
2013Also available in:
No results found.Chinese Torreya (Torreya grandis cv. Merrillii) is a quality grafting plant resulting, over time, from careful artificial selection. Its main properties and economic values are different from other types of Torreya grandis and it can be used for nuts, medicine, logs, oil, ornaments, and environmental protection purposes. The Kuaiji mountain is the origin place of Chinese Torreya with the most well preserved ancient Torreya community, and more than 80% Chinese Torreya production is from this area . The Kuaijishan Ancient Chinese Torreya Community has over 2000 years of history. This Kuaijishan ancient community developed the application of grafting techniques in ancient China, which makes it a rare "living fossil" of ancient grafting and artificial selection techniques. The age of the oldest existing Chinese Torreya tree, already tested by experiments, is 1431 years, which might be the oldest living artificial grafted specimen in China. In addition, the Kuaijishan Ancient Chinese Torreya Community is a harmonious system that was created by the people of Shaoxing a long time ago that prevents soil erosion while providing diverse ‘high value’ economic products from the trees. -
ProjectOutline of the Dynamic Conservation Plan for Xiajin Yellow River Old Course Ancient Mulberry Grove System
Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS)
2016Also available in:
No results found.Plan for Protecting and Developing the Agro-Heritage of the Old Mulberry Trees at the Ancient Course (Xiajin) of the Yellow River has 3 been formulated(Fig.1). In 2014, the Xiajin County Government entrusted the China Academy of Sciences and other research institutions to form a high-level cross-disciplinery expert team. The team conducted field investigations, literature search and consultations, the results of which have been used to formulate the Plan, which is in line with the basic requirem ents of protecting and developing agro-cultural heritage and the related situations of Xiajin. The Planning has clarified the scope of the heritage system and the function zones. Other parts of the Plan include: a stringent action plan to protect the agricultural ecosystem, culture and landscape, practical measures for developing eco-agricultural products and sustainable tourism, a capacity development plan that focuses on culture, decision making, operation and management capabilities.
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