Imagine turning a vast, barren desert into a thriving green landscape 🌿—sounds like a climate action movie plot, right? But in Inner Mongolia, this eco-miracle is real! Kezuohou Banner, once part of the sprawling Horqin Sandy Land, has transformed 2 million mu (about 133,000 hectares) of desert into lush greenery through relentless conservation efforts.
Local authorities and communities have planted forests, stabilized sand dunes, and boosted biodiversity 🐦. The result? Forest stocks are rising yearly, and a new 'under-forest economy'—think herbal farming and eco-tourism—is lifting incomes for residents. Talk about a win-win for the planet and the people! 💰🌍
This project isn’t just about planting trees; it’s a blueprint for sustainable development. By combining tech-driven land management with community engagement, Inner Mongolia is showing the world how to turn ecological challenges into opportunities. Who knew fighting desertification could be this cool? 😎
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Desert to green: Inner Mongolia sandy land's governance miracle
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