With the arrival of Tree Planting Day on March 12, The second agriculture aiding activity by planting fruit-bearing forest with the help of millions of tourist, on theme of “I have a tree in Zhangjiajie”, is getting started. As promised by the chairman of Zhangjiajie Grand Gorge scenic area, whoever takes part in this activity is permitted to visit in Grand Gorge for free a life time.
Based on journalist’s knowledge, this activity won’t be ended until the first ten-day period of April. It is estimated that over 3000 tourists from provinces like Guangdong, Shanghai, Beijing, Chongqing will in succession come and enjoy the pleasure of beautiful scenery and planting a tree which is belong to themselves forever. On March 9, the first batch of tourists from Hubei have planted peach blossom tree symbolizing love and pine and cypress tress representing longevity, and have carved their names and wishes on tree cards.
What’s more, lifetime honor document will be established for all those tree planters and growing condition of trees will be transmitted to tourists at regular intervals.
By Patricia