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马布尔附近的白杨树，科罗拉多州，美国 Aspens near Marble, Colorado (© Jason Hatfield/TANDEM Stills + Motion)

色彩斑斓的秋天 Colorado in full color

马布尔附近的白杨树，科罗拉多州

纤细的白色树干直插云霄，即使是微风拂过，树叶也会摇曳生姿——白杨树是美国荒野的象征。它们广泛分布在美国西部各州，尤其是犹他州和科罗拉多州。这些树是北美分布最广的本土物种。正如今天这张在科罗拉多州马布尔附近拍摄的照片一样，白杨树林的秋景令人叹为观止，白杨树叶在秋天会变成明亮的金黄色，点亮整个景观。白杨树不仅美丽，而且在生物学上也令人着迷。它们以大型群落的形式生长，起源于单一的根系，是地球上最大的生物之一。树群中的每棵树都具有相同的遗传特征。当白杨树被砍伐或受损时，根系会继续存活，从而使新的枝条萌发并生长，这有助于形成一个弹性的网络，可以在野火等恶劣的条件下生存。这种物种能迅速在附近被烧毁的地区生根发芽，即使野火燎原也能再生。白杨树不仅仅是赏心悦目的风景，它们更象征着坚韧不屈的精神。

Aspens in the White River National Forest, Colorado

Slender white trunks reaching skyward and leaves fluttering even in the gentlest breeze—aspen trees are a symbol of the American wilderness. Found across the western states, especially in Utah and Colorado, these trees are the most widespread native species in North America. Their fall foliage is breathtaking, with their leaves turning a vibrant yellow that lights up the landscape, as seen in today's photo, which was taken in the White River National Forest, Colorado.

Aspens are not only beautiful but also biologically fascinating. They grow in large colonies that originate from a single root system, making them some of the largest living organisms on Earth. Each tree in the colony is genetically identical. When an aspen tree is cut down or damaged, the root system remains alive, allowing new shoots to emerge and grow, which helps create a tenacious network that can survive harsh conditions, including wildfires. This species quickly colonizes areas that have been recently burned down and can regenerate even after frequent fires. Aspen trees are more than just a treat for the eyes; they are an example of nature's resilience.

秋天的白桦树，德拉门，挪威 Birch trees in autumn, Drammen, Norway (© Baac3nes/Getty Images)

秋天的影子 Shades of autumn

白桦树，德拉门，挪威

挪威有许多美丽的自然景观，白桦林就是其中之一。挪威的德拉门市坐落在峡湾之中，被“银色森林”环绕，是户外运动爱好者的天堂。白桦树在高海拔地区生长茂盛，是山区一道独特的风景线。夏去秋来，白桦树的叶子变成了金黄色和深红色，与细长的树干和洁白的树皮形成了鲜明的对比。这种季节变化令人叹为观止，所以白桦树也象征着希望和新生。白桦树不仅具有观赏价值，还为野生动物提供了栖息地和食物，也可以用作柴火和建筑材料。

Birch trees, Drammen, Norway

Surrounded by forests and embraced by fjords, the Norwegian port city of Drammen is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Birch trees flourish at high altitudes, making them a natural fit for the mountainous region. When autumn arrives, their leaves transform into a mosaic of gold and crimson, in stark contrast to their pale, slender trunks. Long associated with new beginnings and renewal, birch trees don't just look good, they provide a home and sustenance for wildlife, and can be used for firewood and in construction.

朱拜勒红树林公园，阿布扎比，阿拉伯联合酋长国 Jubail Mangrove Park in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (© Amazing Aerial Premium/Shutterstock)

和这些耐盐植物问好！ Say hello to these halophytes!

国际红树林保护日

由于炎热的沙漠气候和降雨的缺乏，自然植被在阿联酋非常稀少。但严酷的环境并没有阻止坚韧的红树林在这个国家的海岸线上生长。红树林属于耐盐植物，可以过滤掉它们生长的海水中的最多90%的盐分。尽管它们适应能力惊人，但红树林在全球仍然受到生存威胁。过去的40年，红树林的覆盖量减半，它们消失的速度是森林整体消失速度的3到5倍。联合国通过设立国际红树林保护日、科研基金、世界遗产地等方式以逆转这个趋势。因为红树林非常重要，它们可以防止海水侵蚀陆地，同时还为鱼类、甲壳类动物以及一系列陆地动物提供栖息地。

International Day of Mangrove Conservation

Natural vegetation is sparse in the United Arab Emirates, due to its hot and dry desert climate. But along its coast, mangroves have taken root. These hardy trees and shrubs are halophytes, salt-tolerant plants that can filter 90% of the salt from the seawater they live in. Despite their resilience, mangroves are threatened globally, largely due to human activity. Mangrove coverage is thought to have halved over the past 40 years, and they are dwindling much faster than forests overall. The UN has established the International Day of Mangrove Conservation, scientific funding, Global Geoparks, and World Heritage sites to try to reverse these trends. These efforts are vital; mangroves help prevent erosion and protect against storm surges, as well as providing a home for fish, crustaceans, and other wildlife.

白霜覆盖下的山毛榉林，英格兰多塞特郡 Beech woodland in hoar frost, Cranborne Chase, Dorset, England (© Guy Edwardes/Minden Pictures)

被白霜覆盖的山毛榉林 Beech forest covered in hoarfrost

Cranborne Chase, England

If this looks to you like the setting of a fairy tale, you're not alone. These surroundings have long inspired writers and painters alike. Naturally, Cranborne Chase, England, has been designated a national protected area because of its natural beauty. It may be especially beautiful in winter, when the trees and shrubs can be coated with hoarfrost, an uncommon type of frost that forms when water vapor turns directly into ice, skipping the liquid stage.

Cranborne Chase is a plateau in southern England touching the counties of Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, and Wiltshire. These 380 square miles of diverse countryside include rolling grasslands, river valleys, hillsides, and ancient woodlands. The area has been inhabited since the stone age, and for centuries was a royal hunting ground—in fact, the word 'chase' derives from these hunts. Today, while Cranborne Chase is protected from most new development, it's not a wilderness—nearly 90% of the land is used for farming and more than 30,000 people live here.

英国克兰伯恩蔡斯

如果你觉得这就像童话故事的背景，那么你并不孤单。长期以来，这些环境一直激励着作家和画家。自然地，英格兰的克兰伯恩蔡斯因其自然美景而被指定为国家保护区。在冬天，树木和灌木丛可能会被白霜覆盖，这是一种罕见的霜，当水蒸气直接变成冰，跳过液体阶段时形成。

克兰伯恩蔡斯是英格兰南部的一个高原，与多塞特、汉普郡、萨默塞特和威尔特郡接壤。这380平方英里的多样化乡村包括起伏的草原、河谷、山坡和古老的林地。该地区自石器时代起就有人居住，几个世纪以来一直是皇家狩猎场。事实上，“追逐”一词源自这些狩猎。如今，尽管克兰伯恩蔡斯受到保护，不受大多数新开发项目的影响，但它并不是一片荒野。近90%的土地用于农业，有3万多人居住在这里。

Misty Pine Forest

The woods are a tranquil place, but can be scary for a lone wanderer. Out here, you could suddenly find yourself running from the big bad wolf, escaping a witch's clutches, or just plain old lost. Though often in the old stories, scary places like this are also where the hero overcomes a great obstacle or finds a valuable treasure. Could you be in luck?

The spindly pine forests of the Central Highlands of Vietnam, shown here, are the setting for many traditional tales of evil spirits and spells. But even if you don't believe in all that magic stuff, a forest can still feel enchanted when twilight bathes the misty air. Just don't lose your way out here…

雾松林

森林是一个宁静的地方，但对一个孤独的流浪者来说却很可怕。在这里，你可能会突然发现自己在逃离大灰狼，逃离女巫的魔爪，或者只是普通的迷失。虽然在古老的故事中经常出现，但像这样可怕的地方也是英雄克服巨大障碍或找到宝贵财富的地方。你运气好吗？

如图所示，越南中部高地细长的松林是许多传统邪灵和咒语故事的背景。但即使你不相信所有这些神奇的东西，当暮色沐浴在朦胧的空气中时，森林仍然会感到被施了魔法。只是别在这里迷路…

清晨结了霜的树林，中国四姑娘山 Early morning frost on trees in Mount Siguniang National Park in Sichuan Province, China (© Robert Harding World Imagery/Offset by Shutterstock)

Four Sisters, thousands of trees

You'll find this wintery, sylvan scene on the slopes of Mount Siguniang, the tallest summit of the Qionglai Mountains in Western China. Its name, which translates as 'Four Sisters Mountain,' is inspired by the local Tibetan legend behind its four distinct peaks. According to the story, four sisters saved their people using a magic mirror to turn themselves into the mountain to imprison the devil. The tallest peak, peak of 'the youngest sister,' stands at 20,500 feet and is an extremely challenging climb– it's rarely attempted and wasn't summitted until 1981. The surrounding park includes three valleys flanking the mountain and is part of the Sichuan Giant Panda Sanctuaries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In addition to giant pandas, the sanctuary is home to the red panda, the snow leopard, the clouded leopard, and between 5,000 and 6,000 species of plants.

四姐妹，千树

在中国西部邛崃山脉最高的山峰——四姑娘山的山坡上，你会发现这个冬天的森林景象。它的名字被翻译成“四姑娘山”，灵感来自四座不同山峰背后的藏族传说。根据故事，四姐妹救了他们的人用一面魔镜把自己变成山里囚禁魔鬼。最高的山峰“小妹妹”的山峰高达20500英尺，是一次极具挑战性的攀登——很少有人尝试，直到1981年才达到顶峰。周围的公园包括山两侧的三个山谷，是联合国教科文组织世界遗产四川大熊猫保护区的一部分。除大熊猫外，该保护区还拥有小熊猫，雪豹，云豹和5000至6,000种植物。

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