Wild Chestnuts of Shennongjia

Wild Chestnuts of Shennongjia

The wild chestnuts of Shennongjia are a protected geographical indication product.

　　Wild chestnuts from Shennongjia are a specialty of the Shennongjia Forest District in Hubei Province. These wild chestnuts are flavorful, richly aromatic, and grow deep in the mountains of Shennongjia. They are allowed to grow and ripen naturally without any use of pesticides. The wild chestnuts of Shennongjia have been awarded the status of a protected geographical indication product.

　　In accordance with the "Regulations on the Protection of Products of Geographical Indication," the General Administration of Quality Supervision organized experts to review the application for the protection of the wild chestnuts of Shennongjia as a geographical indication product. Upon passing the review, the wild chestnuts of Shennongjia were approved as a protected geographical indication product, with protection taking effect immediately.

　　Wild Chestnuts of Shennongjia

　　 The administrative areas currently under the jurisdiction of eight towns in the Shennongjia Forest District of Hubei Province: Songbai Town, Yangri Town, Muyu Town, Hongping Town, Xinhua Town, Dajiuhu Town, Songluo Township, and Xiagu Township

　　 "Letter from the People's Government of Shennongjia Forest District Regarding the Proposed Definition of the Protected Geographical Indication Product Range of Shennongjia Wild Chestnuts," Shengzheng Letter [2013] No. 22

　　 Hubei Provincial Local Standard: "Shennongjia Wild Chestnuts" (Shennongjia Chestnuts) (Draft)