China’s Green Mission: Turning Deserts into Forests! 🌳
Hey there! Did you know that in China, there’s an amazing project where people are turning deserts into green, lush lands?
In a place called Ningxia (that’s in northwest China), the land used to be super dry and sandy. But over the past few decades, people worked really hard to plant trees and stop the desert from spreading. Now, it’s like an oasis! 🌴
This awesome work was shared with the world in Saudi Arabia at a big meeting about stopping deserts from growing. People around the world are impressed with how China is making the environment better.
The Mighty Yellow River 🏞️
The Yellow River is super important in China. It’s called the “Mother River” because it helps farmers grow crops and provides water to many people. But it’s also had some problems like floods and pollution.
China is working hard to protect the Yellow River. They even made a special law in 2023 called the Yellow River Protection Law! It’s like giving the river a superhero shield 🛡️ to keep it safe.
President Xi Jinping visited places along the Yellow River and said it’s important to keep it clean and healthy. He believes that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets,” which means that clean water and green mountains are really valuable!
Saving Wildlife and Nature 🌺🐾
In a high-up place called Qinghai Province, there’s an area known as Sanjiangyuan. It’s super special because three big rivers start there: the Yangtze, the Yellow, and the Lancang.
People are protecting this area to keep the water clean and the environment healthy. Over the past five years, more water and wetlands have appeared, which is great news!
Animals are coming back too! The Tibetan antelope, a graceful animal that lives on the plateau, has increased in number. There used to be fewer than 20,000 in the 1980s, but now there are over 70,000! 🦌
China’s Nature Reserves 🌳🌲
China has set up almost 10,000 nature reserves! That’s like special parks where animals and plants can live safely. These reserves cover about 18% of China’s land. Think of all the cool animals and plants that get to live and grow there!
The idea is to protect mountains, rivers, forests, farmlands, lakes, grasslands, and even deserts all together. This way, everything in nature can help each other out.
What Can We Learn?
China’s efforts show how important it is to take care of our planet. By planting trees, protecting rivers, and saving animals, we can make Earth a better place for everyone!
So next time you see a tree or a river, think about how you can help protect it. Maybe plant a tree 🌱, pick up litter, or just appreciate the beauty of nature around you!
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
