In the freezing winter of Inner Mongolia, dedicated workers are busy reinforcing straw checkerboards, a method to prevent wind erosion and retain moisture in the Kubuqi Desert. Farmer Zhang Yong meticulously arranges wheat straw on the sandy ground, ensuring the checkerboards can firmly hold the shifting sand in the coming spring.
Urgen, a local who grew up in the desert, recalls his childhood dominated by the color yellow, with endless sand covering everything. Since the 1950s, Inner Mongolia has prioritized sand control, implementing afforestation efforts and promoting ecological projects.
Today, Inner Mongolia boasts the largest forest area in China, with grassland vegetation cover reaching its best level since 1990. Herders like Wangjil have transformed sandy pastures into green landscapes, planting drought-resistant vegetation and establishing sand barriers.
Inner Mongolia's desert control methods and achievements are now shared with other regions in China and countries like Saudi Arabia and Mongolia, contributing to global efforts in combating desertification.
8 Comments
Michelangelo
Let's focus on restoring natural ecosystems instead of manipulating them with human intervention.
Leonardo
This is just a temporary fix. The sand will blow back once the straw decomposes.
Donatello
Sandstorms are still a problem in Inner Mongolia. This proves that their methods are ineffective.
Raphael
Finally, some good news! It's heartwarming to see people dedicated to making a positive difference.
Michelangelo
Where's the source for these achievements? Give us some scientific data to back up these claims.
Comandante
Planting trees is a proven way to combat desertification. Keep up the good work!
Coccinella
This is just a bandaid solution. We need systemic change to tackle environmental problems.
Habibi
This is just greenwashing! All they care about is profits, not the environment.