The Forest of Mt.Emei

Mt. Emei (3,099 m a.s.l., 29°34.5´ N, 103°21.5´ E) is located in Sichuan, China.  This mountain is a veritable DNA bank of plants.  The forest of Mt. Emei is a vital resource for the life of the local people, because it plays an important role in maintaining the ecological balance and preventing severe droughts and floodings of the region.  It is designated as "Natural and cultural heritage of the world".  It is a good site for scientific research and education, as well as for tourism.  Therefore, it is worthy of careful preservation.