2352 Plant Specimens Collected: New Progress in Laojun Mountain Scientific Expedition

Northwest Yunnan Laojun Mountain Scientific Investigation and Protection and Utilization Planning Project Yields Significant Results

The Northwest Yunnan Laojun Mountain Scientific Investigation⁣ and Protection and Utilization Planning Project⁢ has achieved new milestones. As of now, the scientific⁤ research team has collected 2,352 plant specimens, 234 animal samples, and ⁢nearly 10,000 valid images​ of animals, plants, natural landscapes, and cultural ‍heritage. This breakthrough is crucial for ⁤promoting regional natural ⁤ecosystem⁣ protection and sustainable economic and social development, as well as accelerating ecological civilization construction.

During the project’s promotion, 12 scientific ‍research teams conducted 22 field surveys‌ in Laojun ⁣Mountain, with ⁤1,362 people participating in field surveys‌ for a total of ⁣228​ days. The survey route ‍was designed ⁤according to the regional characteristics of Laojun Mountain, covering different altitude gradients and ecological environments. This ensured the representativeness ‌and comprehensiveness of ‌the investigation. Currently,⁢ 71 monitoring equipment ⁣have been deployed, and a preliminary list of animals and plants has been‍ established.⁤ A land use and geographic resource database ​has also been built. Furthermore, 12 scientific research papers and 4 decision-making advisory reports have been ‍published.

The large fungus scientific⁤ research team has made significant discoveries, including two new species ​of‌ Artomyces ⁢(Artomyces ⁣pteruloides, Artomyces purpureoalbus) and​ one new⁢ species of⁣ Boletopsis distributed in the area. While collecting natural resource data, experts also collected plant and animal specimens, providing physical evidence for species identification and biodiversity research.

Reporters: He Qian, Yang Miaoqin

Editor: Yuan Xi

Reviewer: Zheng ​Haiyan