Meili Snow Mountain Vegetation Research

Author: Ou Xiaokun, Zhang Zhiming, Wang Chongyun, Wu Yucheng
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: "A godly mountain of ice and jade, worthy of human reverence." This is the description given by experts in the China Natural Geography magazine when Meili Snow Mountain was selected as one of China's Top Ten Famous Mountains in 2005. From the Lanchangjiang River at the foot of the mountain to the snow-capped peaks, Meili Snow Mountain exhibits a climate zonation transitioning from subtropical dry and warm valleys to alpine zones. Dozens of streams, large and small, originate from the glaciers of Meili Snow Mountain, flowing through the valleys, carrying substantial water flow towards the Lanchangjiang River. High-altitude marine modern glaciers wind along the valleys, with their ice tongues extending as far as the 2700m forest zone. This diverse and complex environmental feature, coupled with its relatively well-preserved condition, has formed the varied vegetation types and landscapes of Meili Snow Mountain. After years of investigation and research, the authors of this book present to readers the types, vertical and horizontal distribution characteristics of the vegetation diversity on Meili Snow Mountain, and study the vegetation diversity while simulating its soil and water conservation functions. This book not only provides research materials and insights for vegetation researchers but also offers a foundation for tourists and explorers to understand the vegetation of Meili Snow Mountain. More importantly, it lays a groundwork for the effective protection and sustainable development of this region in the future.