In a green boost for the Yangtze River ecosystem, 3,000 critically endangered plants have been reintroduced to the Three Gorges Reservoir area during China’s National Tree Planting Day (March 12). The effort targets two species: Plantago fengdouensis and Myricaria laxiflora – resilient botanical warriors uniquely adapted to survive the reservoir’s dramatic water-level shifts.
Known as 'survival experts,' these plants thrive in the challenging drawdown zone – the strip of land between high and low waterlines. Their reintroduction aims to stabilize soil, prevent erosion, and revive biodiversity in one of China’s most iconic river systems. A local conservation expert shared: 'This isn’t just about plants – it’s about healing the Yangtze’s ecosystem for future generations.'
The Three Gorges project has long balanced energy needs with environmental impacts, making this initiative a trending example of #EcoRevival. For young eco-advocates, it’s a reminder that even small species can play superhero roles in planetary health.
The effort targets two species: Plantago fengdouensis and Myricaria laxiflora – resilient botanical warriors uniquely adapted to survive the reservoir’s dramatic water-level shifts. 
A local conservation expert shared: 'This isn’t just about plants – it’s about healing the Yangtze’s ecosystem for future generations.'
