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| Representatives and delegates from various units unveil the stone stele of the Vietnamese heritage tree |
According to the recollections of elders who have lived for nearly a century, they have seen and played under the shade of this tree since they were children, but they have no idea how long it has been there. They only know that the tropical almond tree has been a historical witness to the lives of the people here for generations. The tropical almond tree grew from a vacant lot that is now part of the Phu Loc Town Secondary School grounds.
Recognizing the unique value of this ancient tropical almond tree, in 2023, Principal Nguyen Van Tuan of Phu Loc Town Secondary School prepared and submitted the necessary documentation to the Vietnam Association for Conservation of nature and environment. After numerous surveys, the ancient tree was officially recognized as a “heritage tree” of Vietnam. The tree has a diameter of 1.4 meters, a trunk circumference of 4.49 meters, and a prominent root system that spreads across the ground surface.
Since 2010, thousands of ancient trees across the country have been recognized and honored as Vietnamese heritage trees by the Vietnam Association for Conservation of nature and environment. These heritage trees are not just old trees; they also serve as historical witnesses of the nation’s journey. For Phu Loc Town Secondary School, having the tropical almond tree recognized as a heritage tree brings pride and motivation for both teachers and students to protect and preserve it, ensuring that future generations can also study and play under its canopy.