Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the significant progress made in combating desertification in the Hotan region of Xinjiang, with a focus on multi-faceted strategies and community involvement [1][2] - The Hotan region has implemented various measures such as engineering sand fixation, afforestation, irrigation, and photovoltaic sand control, leading to an increase in forest coverage to over 32% [1] - From 2024 to the first half of 2025, the region has treated 5.3129 million acres of desertified land, achieving over 65% of the planned target for Xinjiang [1] Group 2 - The region has introduced policies for land contracting and established a process for community participation, allocating 589,400 acres of state-owned unused sandy land to 795 administrative villages, benefiting 12,600 households with a clear 70-year land management right [1] - The integration of biological sand control with agricultural development is being promoted, with plans to cultivate traditional Chinese medicinal herbs and specialty crops, aiming for 740,000 acres of medicinal herb planting by 2025 [2] - The expected output value from the medicinal herb industry is projected to reach 722 million yuan, creating stable employment for 12,600 people and flexible employment for 53,500 person-times [2]
新疆和田地区多元化防沙治沙 激发绿色经济新活力