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Jane Goodall has been celebrated as a "source of inspiration" across the nation, with countless people expressing admiration online to the conservationist who passed away recently at the age of ninety-one.

This celebrated scientist and founder of the institute bearing her name was highly respected in China, and her studies and discoveries were widely included in Chinese educational materials, which listed her among "accomplished females" in text books.

Influence on Youth Through Roots and Shoots

Her organization's primary environmental education program worked with more than 1,000 schools across the nation, and over three decades it trained 10,000 teachers and educated numerous students across multiple regions about protecting animals and the natural world.

"Her story is truly inspiring, and I was profoundly affected by it," Sun Xin from the National Zoological Museum stated.

"It's easy to shout slogans, but it's extremely difficult to actually achieve results and create change," Sun added, who had encountered Dr. Goodall on multiple instances.

Scientific Community and Widespread Appreciation

Several prominent researchers in China paid tribute to Goodall following her death.

"Through her personal efforts, she persistently campaigned for wildlife and nature conservation, hoping that people would love and safeguard nature," Sun commented.

Another scientist from the national research institute referred to Goodall as "a model for all biologists and naturalists."

Enduring Relationship with China

Official news outlets noted the scientist's "long-standing connection with the country," which she traveled to repeatedly last year, and gave an interview to state broadcaster, observing ecological improvements in China.

"Her conservation ethos and approach have inspired many people in the country," reported Chinese media.

In recent years, Goodall spoke about the transformations in the country since her first visit almost 20 years earlier, with official initiatives driven in part by the degradation of natural habitats such as the Yangtze River basin, and the rise of rare public protests.

"It is certain that more and more Chinese have grown conscious of ecological issues and the danger of the extinction of numerous animals due to people's actions," she said.

The scientist acknowledged it was accurate that the nation had created significant damage to the ecosystem domestically and overseas, but her vision was that the nation "might pioneer efforts in phasing out the dependence on traditional energy and create a greener tomorrow."

Online Tributes and Popular Reaction

News of her death also prompted countless of interactions on social media platforms such as Chinese microblogging sites, where a related hashtag was seen by millions, and video platforms, where Goodall posted videos.

"Thank you for your efforts to animal studies and conservation, and for providing motivation for women everywhere," said a user's message under the scientist's latest content, in which she called for action and optimism against human violence and ecological damage sweeping the world, and the worsening impact of climate change.

"Years back, I participated in the conservation initiative 'the youth program' at school, founded by Jane Goodall in my campus. It has influenced me profoundly," wrote a social media participant.

"A conservation filmmaker", the creator of Wild China Film, said Goodall had become "an inspirational beacon, leading us forward."

"The green seeds she has sown across the globe will bring hope to this magnificent but vulnerable planet," he concluded.