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Cheng Jin, Yuan Chen, Siwei Hu, Lihua Zhou, Yongchuan Yang

Key Laboratory of the Three Gorges Reservoir Region's Eco-Environment, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China

Pseudolarix amabilis is a specific mono-species genus plant in China, and one of the most internationally influential ancient relict plants in China. P. amabilis is facing various threats such as habitat fragmentation, population isolation, and number dwindle. Fortunately, it has been pointed out that the village fengshui forest provides shelter for the natural population of P. amabilis. However, how can the village fengshui forest protect the natural population of P. amabilis remains to be explored in depth. Therefore, based on the methods of field investigation and community interview, this study conducted a comprehensive investigation of the recruitment status, conservation behavior, and disturbance degree for the natural population of P. amabilis. At the same time, we took the natural population of P. amabilis in Linjiatang as an example to reveal the protection and management paradigm of P. amabilis fengshui forest and explore its role in the effective protection of P. amabilis. The results showed that DBH structure of P. amabilis in fengshui forest was more continuous, and the seedling density was higher, compared with other habitat types. Fengshui and taboo culture carried by shuikou forest, cemetery forest, and yangji tree are the internal reasons why the fengshui forest can effectively protect the natural population of P. amabilis. The development of rural tourism has further promoted the protection of the P. amabilis fengshui forest. Our results can provide a basis for making an effective protection paradigm for the natural population of P. amabilis.