“沙窝”变“金窝” 我国第八大沙漠近2万亩肉苁蓉进入收获期

Core Insights - The Inner Mongolia Ulan Buh Desert, the eighth largest desert in China, is currently harvesting nearly 20,000 acres of Cistanche, with an expected output value of around 2,000 yuan per acre [1] - The total area of the Ulan Buh Desert is 15 million acres, with 4.269 million acres located in the Tengkou County of Bayannur City [1] - Tengkou County has been planting native tree species, such as Haloxylon ammodendron, for desertification control and ecological restoration [1] Industry Development - Tengkou County has planted 350,000 acres of Haloxylon ammodendron and inoculated nearly 130,000 acres of Cistanche, producing 700 tons of fresh Cistanche annually [2] - The county has attracted over 20 private enterprises to develop the Cistanche industry [2] - The ecological governance efforts have transformed the desert landscape, turning "desert harm" into "desert treasure" and creating a sustainable development path that enhances green coverage, resource value, and corporate efficiency [2]