Introduction of Chinese fir in Dechang

Cunninghamia lanceolata (scientific name: Cunninghamia unica) is a newly discovered tree species, which is only produced in parts of southwest Sichuan, with only a few hundred plants left. It is one of the main timber trees in the local area with excellent materials. Due to deforestation, the number has dropped sharply, and if it is not protected and planted, it is in danger of extinction. Dechang Chinese fir is drought-tolerant, fast-growing and easy to cultivate large-diameter timber; Small crown width and high yield per unit area; Excellent material and fast-growing timber tree species are germplasm resources for cultivating improved Chinese fir varieties.