活力中国调研行丨砂石地里草原重生

Core Insights - The article highlights the successful ecological restoration of the Chulu Ranch in Inner Mongolia, transforming it from a degraded landscape into a thriving grassland ecosystem [2][4][6]. Group 1: Ecological Restoration Efforts - Since 2012, Hohhot City has implemented a comprehensive governance project for the southern slope of the Yinshan Mountains, with the restoration of the Chulu Ranch as a key focus [4]. - The Mongolian Grass Group faced significant challenges in restoring vegetation in a rocky environment, initially experimenting on 1,000 acres before achieving broader success [6][7]. - The restoration team utilized a combination of natural simulation and artificial methods, developing "seed packages" that include integrated seeds and water-retaining agents, leading to natural succession of artificial grasslands within two years [6][7]. Group 2: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Improvement - The Mongolian Grass Group has successfully cultivated 295 species of native plants and established a national germplasm resource bank in Inner Mongolia, storing 2,300 plant germplasm resources and 65,000 samples [7]. - The restored Chulu Ranch now features over 40 species of natural forage, with vascular plants representing 27.2% of the region's total, significantly enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem stability [7]. - The area has seen an increase in animal diversity, with 30 species now present, including common animals such as badgers, snakes, and hares, contributing to a more robust ecological system [7]. Group 3: Economic and Tourism Development - The Chulu Ranch has evolved into a multifunctional international leisure and vacation complex, integrating tourism, ecological research, sports, and events [7]. - Visitor numbers at the Chulu Ranch reached approximately 1.4 million last summer, with expectations to exceed 1.6 million this year, indicating a growing interest in eco-tourism [7].