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Youth power needed to protect the tropical rainforest

期待更多人参与保护

More people are seeking to connect waving in time to the rhythm of singing. science popularization—still have a long forts aim to share knowledge and foster
with nature and appreciate the beauty of Many visitors follow professional tour way to go. Yang Zhen and Dr. Bee agree a greater understanding of nature among
biodiversity. The tropical rainforest in guides to delve deeper into the mysteries that only by fostering public engagement a wider audience.
Xishuangbanna serves as a vital destina- of plant growth, while others take a hot with plants and enhancing understand- Tropical rainforests, sometimes
tion for those looking to immerse them- air balloon ride for a breathtaking aerial ing, we can inspire more meaningful referred to as green deserts, are particu-
selves in nature, offering an outdoor para- view of this lush ecological kingdom, actions for conservation. larly fragile and face significant threats.
dise and a natural classroom for tourists. enjoying an unparalleled visual feast. In recent years, the Tropical Botan- Dr. Bee advocates for their protection
Nowadays, the Tropical Botanical Unlike parks, plantations, and purely ical Garden has hosted numerous inter- and has chosen to continue his work at
Garden is bustling with visitors from scientific research institutions, botan- active activities for the public, including the Tropical Botanical Garden. “Urban
early morning, with electric tourist ical gardens provide visitors with the night tours, naturalist training camps, young people seldom have the opportu-
vehicles weaving through the garden, opportunity to appreciate scenic beauty and rainforest naturalist camps, bringing nity to connect with nature. I hope we
creating a vibrant scene. Guests often while also playing a vital role in science together nature enthusiasts. Additionally, can create conditions that allow them
pause beneath the towering ancient trees education. Understanding nature is the the garden has invited leading scholars to learn more about the species on our
to capture the perfect interplay of light first and essential step toward protecting in the fields of plants, insects, and birds, planet and the crucial role plants play in
and shadow in nature or gather around biodiversity. The Tropical Botanical along with science communication the ecosystem, ultimately inspiring them
the enchanting dancing grass (Codari- Garden’s three main missions—scien- experts, to guide visitors deep into the to become stewards of the rainforest and
ocalyx motorius) to witness its leaves tific research, species preservation and rainforest in search of wildlife. These ef- protectors of biodiversity,” he said.