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Taiwanese Black Pine Withers at Long-Term Care Facility, Public Laments Loss

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Taiwanese black pine tree in front of a long-term care facility in Houli, Taichung, has withered six months after the facility's opening.
  • The tree, approximately three stories tall, has raised questions from the public about its care.
  • The hospital stated it has been consulting professional arborists and is following their advice for treatment, while acknowledging that recovery is not guaranteed.

A Taiwanese black pine tree, a prominent feature outside the Fengyuan Hospital's Houli Integrated Long-Term Care facility, has withered just six months after the facility's opening. The tree, standing about three stories tall, has sparked public concern and questions about how it was cared for.

The tree's health condition is gradually declining, and we are currently carrying out relevant maintenance and treatment measures according to professional advice, hoping to maintain the tree's growth and survival.

— Fengyuan HospitalThe hospital's statement regarding the care and condition of the Taiwanese black pine tree.

Residents expressed regret over the tree's condition, questioning the facility's horticultural practices. Fengyuan Hospital responded by stating its commitment to preserving old trees. The hospital confirmed that the tree is a Taiwanese black pine and that it has consistently engaged professional arborists for monitoring, assessment, and care.

The hospital acknowledged the tree's declining health and stated that it is currently implementing maintenance and treatment measures based on expert recommendations. They emphasized that the health of trees is influenced by complex natural factors, and even with professional care, recovery is not always guaranteed. The hospital's current priority is to follow professional advice for treatment and continue observing the tree's condition.

Tree growth involves complex natural factors. Even with professional care and continuous treatment, arborists still state that they cannot guarantee the tree will definitely recover its original growth state.

— Fengyuan HospitalThe hospital explaining the challenges in saving the withered tree.

Should arborists professionally assess that the tree cannot recover, the hospital will follow their recommendations for further action. This includes planning for new plantings suitable for the campus environment to maintain the greenery and ecological quality of the area.

In the future, if arborists professionally assess that the tree cannot recover, we will respect their professional advice, handle subsequent arrangements properly, and plan for suitable plantings to continue maintaining the campus's green environment and ecological quality.

— Fengyuan HospitalThe hospital's plan for the future of the tree and the campus greenery.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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