A cooperation framework agreement for co-establishing a subtropical agreement was signed between Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) and Jingdong county government on September 21. As representatives of the two sides, Dr. Chen Jin of XTBG and Mr. Li Chunrong of Jingdong government signed the agreement.

signing ceremony

According to the agreement, XTBG will play a main role in establishing the Jingdong subtropical botanical garden while Jingdong local government will provide site land and other work.

 Jingdong County is rich in subtropical plant resources and boasts a sound ecological environment. The establishment of the subtropical botanical garden is conducive to protect such important subtropical plant species as Theaceae, Lauraceae, Fagaceae, and Magnoliaceae, etc. Meanwhile, it will boost eco-tourism in Jingdong County.

The construction of Jingdong subtropical botanical garden is to start from June 2012.

Group phot .Cao Min (left 2), Chen Jin (left 4), Li Honwei (Right 3)

Dr. Chen Jin answers questions to journalists