5年来黄河流域水土流失面积减少1.84万平方千米

Core Insights - The Yellow River Basin has seen a significant reduction in soil erosion, with an area decrease of 18,400 square kilometers over the past five years, representing a decline of 6.96% [1] - As of the end of 2024, the total area of soil erosion in the Yellow River Basin is 245,800 square kilometers, with a vegetation area of 541,300 square kilometers and a soil conservation rate of 69.07% [1] - The Yellow River Water Conservancy Committee has implemented integrated protection and systematic governance, leading to a comprehensive improvement in soil erosion management [1] Summary by Sections Yellow River Basin Soil Erosion Management - The area of soil erosion in the Yellow River Basin has decreased from 2019 to 2024, with a reduction of 18,400 square kilometers and a corresponding decrease in both water and wind erosion [1] - The soil conservation rate has increased by 2.32 percentage points during this period, indicating effective management and improvement in ecological conditions [1] Regional Efforts in Henan Province - Henan Province has established a provincial-level coordination mechanism for soil conservation, resulting in a decrease in soil erosion area from 7,499 square kilometers in 2021 to 7,123 square kilometers in 2024, with a soil conservation rate rising to 80.3% [2] - The provincial government aims to achieve a soil conservation rate of 91.55% by 2035, focusing on integrated management of water, soil, and ecological systems [2] - A special plan for soil conservation in the Yellow River Basin has been issued, targeting the prevention of soil erosion over an area of 10,300 square kilometers by 2035 [2]