120 scientists and students from Hainan University, Guangxi University, Guangxi Institute of Botany, and Guangxi Normal University gathered together at XTBG during August 21-23, to participate in the 3rd Symposium on Tropical Forest Ecology.

Group photo

The theme of the symposium was “Chinese tropical forests – response and adaptation to the changes of environmental factors”.

Dr. Cao Min, deputy director of XTBG, presided over the opening ceremony on August 22. Mr. Li Hongwei, CPC secretary of XTBG, delivered a warm welcome speech.

Mr. Li Hongwei of XTBG 

Prof. Yang Xiaobo of Hainan University

Prof. Wen Yuanguang of Guangxi University

Prof. Li Xiankun of Guangxi Institute of Botany

Prof. Liang Shichu of Guangxi Normal University

During the Symposium, 25 presentations concerning “species patterns and ecosystem processes of tropical forests” and 26 reports concerning “response and adaptation of tropical forests to the changes of environmental factors” were made.

Dr. Cao Min of XTBG

Afterwards, leaders of the participating institutions held a discussion meeting on expanding the influence of Symposium on Tropical Forest Ecology and increasing the research development of tropical forest ecology in China.