The Haizhu district held an opening ceremony in Xiaogang Park on June 18 for the launch of the Lin Xiaoqing Green Patrol Volunteer Service Team.

Attendees gather at the launch of the green patrol volunteer service team. [Photo/Yangcheng Evening News]

The Lin Xiaoqing Green Patrol Volunteer Service Team, mainly composed of young people, will work to protect the ancient trees of Haizhu.

Volunteers hand out information about the trees to kids. [Photo/Yangcheng Evening News]

Mo Yanhong, secretary-general of the Guangzhou Haizhu District Youth Volunteers Association, said the volunteer team will have a front-line patrol unit.

Each patrol unit will carry out activities and learn about ancient tree conservation in areas where ancient trees are concentrated, including Xiaogang Park and Sun Yat-sen University.

In all, there are 70 registered ancient trees in Haizhu district. Voluntary service activities are seen as being conducive to their protection.