Guangdong ancient banyan tree collapsed. What caused the tree to collapse?

At present, the cause of the collapse of ancient banyan trees has not been ascertained, and the rescue work of ancient banyan trees and the cleaning of collapsed branches and leaves are carried out in an orderly manner to reduce the impact on nearby residents. Usually, trees collapse naturally for several reasons. First, life is exhausted. Second, the inside of the trunk was eroded by termites. Third, accelerate the decay of trees after bad weather such as heavy rain and typhoon. Fourth, the soil on the tree slope is too soft to support. Fifth, human external construction and other work affect the structure of trees. Whether the collapse of this ancient banyan tree is one of them or there are other reasons remains to be found out by relevant departments.

The collapsed Millennium banyan tree has a history of 1 100 years, and has been growing since the end of the Tang Dynasty. The king of Dongjiang ancient banyan? . At present, five branches of the ancient banyan tree have been broken. In order to ensure the safety of the surrounding residents, the relevant departments have blocked the collapse site of the ancient banyan tree. The ancient banyan tree is a common childhood memory of several generations of residents nearby. When I was a child, I enjoyed the cool with my family, played with my friends, and quietly expressed my wishes to the ancient banyan tree. The collapse of the ancient banyan tree made the surrounding residents feel very sorry.

The banyan trees in China mainly grow in Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian. The growth of banyan trees needs plenty of sunshine and a warm and humid climate. Although they like fertile and loose acid soil, which is most common in southeastern China, they can grow in arid sandy land and have strong adaptability. Banyan trees can be used as street trees to add greening to the city. It also has medicinal value and high ornamental value. It can grow in clothes without careful maintenance. At present, the largest ancient banyan tree in China is located in Jiangmen. It is surrounded by a lake with dense branches and leaves, and its growth coverage is comparable to that of a football field, just like a water forest. Because of its large area and less human disturbance, this big banyan tree has also become a paradise for birds, and a large number of different birds appear here all year round.

The collapse of a thousand-year-old banyan tree makes people sigh. It stands firmly in the trend of historical development and becomes a veritable witness of the times.