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Fungus is peak prize for alpine herders

CHINA DAILY | Updated: 2025-05-24 09:20

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A herder crouches in the alpine meadows of Sog county in Nagchu, Xizang, searching for caterpillar fungus under the snow-dusted mountains. The fungus is also known as the "soft gold" of the plateau for its rarity and medicinal value. TENZIN NYIDA/XINHUA

Local officials and police patrol the mountains daily, ensuring compliance and safety in the remote terrain.

Sustainability is at the core of the regulations, aiming to protect the fragile ecosystem that sustains both the fungus and the region's biodiversity.

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