In the stark expanses of Xinjiang, China, hikers have uncovered what might be termed a paradox of nature—the dead wood of Populus euphratica. These trees, once pillars of flourishing ecosystems, are now barren relics scattered across arid deserts.Mirroring the relentless spirit of these hikers, the dead wood of Populus euphratica serves as a somber yet poignant reminder of life that once thrived i...More