Core Viewpoint - The articles highlight the transformation of Quzhou, Zhejiang Province, focusing on ecological development and environmental protection, showcasing successful initiatives that have led to improved water quality and economic growth through sustainable practices [2][5][10]. Group 1: Environmental Protection and Water Quality - Quzhou has implemented the "Green Water and Green Mountain is Gold and Silver Mountain" concept, leading to significant improvements in water quality, with the Qiantang River maintaining a Class II water quality standard [5]. - The city has closed down polluting chemical enterprises and upgraded wastewater treatment facilities, achieving a Class I discharge standard for treated wastewater [4][5]. - Over the years, Quzhou has seen a remarkable increase in the quality of its water bodies, with over 200 days of Class I water quality recorded in the outbound water from Kaifa County [5]. Group 2: Economic Growth and Development - From 2005 to 2024, Quzhou's GDP grew approximately sevenfold, from 32.91 billion to 226.283 billion [10]. - Urban residents' per capita disposable income increased about fivefold, from 13,000 to 63,600, while rural residents' income rose 7.5 times, from 4,850 to 36,200 [10]. - The implementation of collective forest rights reform in Jin Xing Village has led to a significant increase in income, with the village's collective income exceeding 2 million and per capita income reaching 46,000 [8]. Group 3: Biodiversity and Ecological Initiatives - Quzhou has established a biodiversity protection system, with a forest coverage rate of 65.06% and 27 natural protected areas covering over 1,166 square kilometers [11][13]. - The city is home to 10,643 species of various organisms, accounting for 82.28% of the total species in Zhejiang Province, indicating a rich biodiversity [12]. - Quzhou's efforts in biodiversity protection have gained international recognition, with its practices being highlighted at global forums such as COP15 [14][15].
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Zhong Guo Huan Jing Bao·2025-08-12 01:36