Recently, an employee at the Forestry Department in Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province, China, discovered an ancient pine tree. According to initial calculations by experts, this ancient tree is at least 1,900 years old. This pine tree has a completely hollow trunk, which can accommodate 7 adult men standing inside with extra space. The tree is about 18 meters tall with a trunk circumference of 7.5 meters. The tree's root system stretches about 50-60 meters. With this size and age, the pine tree has been listed as a first-class ancient tree. According to local authorities, they will arrange staff to protect the ancient trees in the area.
Mr. Yang Chunli, a representative of the local government, said that they have zoned off and arranged for people to take care of the perennial trees. “In addition, the locality plans to use these ancient trees to develop tourism and increase income for the people living nearby,” Mr. Yang affirmed.
1,900-year-old pine tree in China
Methuselah Pine in America
Previously, the oldest tree in the world that still existed was the Methuselah pine tree, which is believed to have sprouted around 2832 BC, older than the Egyptian pyramids. Guinness World Records has recognized this as the oldest tree in the world, still clinging to its original roots where it grew more than 4,800 years ago. To preserve and protect the oldest tree species, the location of the Methuselah tree remains a secret and is not disclosed to the public. Today, many tourists travel to Inyo National Park (USA) to search for the Methuselah tree, but no information has been confirmed. Even local authorities do not encourage this search.
