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国土绿化重在提质兴业利民
Jing Ji Ri Bao·2025-07-09 01:02

Core Viewpoint - National land greening is crucial for ecological civilization construction, enhancing ecological environment, and developing green industries, which is significant for maintaining national ecological security and promoting a green transformation of the economy and society [1][4] Group 1: National Land Greening Achievements - Since the establishment of New China, a total of 1.16 billion acres of afforestation has been completed, making China the fastest and largest country in terms of greening [1] - In 2024, 4.446 million hectares of afforestation were completed, with a forest coverage rate exceeding 25% [1] - The area of desertified and sandy land has been reduced, with 2.783 million hectares of land treated for desertification and stony desertification [1] Group 2: Public Participation and Urban-Rural Greening - The country has innovated the model of voluntary tree planting, integrating ecological education and natural protection, with over 2,600 "Internet + Voluntary Tree Planting" bases established in 2024 [2] - Urban and rural greening efforts have been enhanced, with over 6,200 "pocket parks" and 7,300 kilometers of urban greenways constructed in 2024 [2] - The average per capita park green space in cities has reached 15.65 square meters [2] Group 3: Collective Forest Rights Reform - The country is accelerating the development of moderate-scale forestry operations and promoting the transfer of forest rights, with 220 pilot state-owned forest farms established for collective forest rights reform in 2024 [3] - Successful examples include the Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm and the Greater Khingan Mountains, showcasing the practical achievements in building a beautiful China [3] Group 4: Challenges in Ecological Development - Despite significant achievements, issues such as insufficient total forest resources and low quality and efficiency remain, with China's forest coverage rate 7.74 percentage points lower than the global average as of 2018 [4] - Approximately 70% of grasslands are still degraded, posing challenges for restoration and management [4] - The scale and modernization of the forestry industry need improvement, with many areas relying on traditional practices and lacking deep processing and branding [4] Group 5: High-Quality Development of National Land Greening - Emphasis on improving the quality and stability of ecosystems through optimized forest structure and function, and sustainable forest management practices [5][6] - Focus on expanding the forestry industry by adjusting industrial structures and promoting new business models such as forest tourism and ecological economy [6] - Continued efforts in urban and rural greening to enhance living conditions and promote community engagement in ecological initiatives [6]