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Thursday, October 28, 2010

Photo: Ancient Ginkgoes, Redwoods Threatened in China


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Ginkgo leaves are seen changing color in Beijing on November 8, 2006.

Ginkgoes, dawn redwoods, and many other plant species have survived millions of years in China's unique geographical niches. But harvesting for Chinese traditional medicine and increasing pollution may threaten these dino-era survivors, conservationists warn.

In response the Chinese government recently launched a plant-conservation strategy, the largest ever of its kind.

Photograph by China Photos/Getty Images

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