“戈壁红驼之乡”：“沙漠之舟”变身乡村振兴“财富方舟”

Core Viewpoint - The Gobi Bactrian camel industry in Urat Rear Banner, Inner Mongolia, is transforming into a significant driver for rural revitalization, showcasing the economic potential of this unique breed and its products [1][3]. Group 1: Economic Impact - The Urat Rear Banner has positioned the Gobi Bactrian camel industry as a key element in rural revitalization, emphasizing its cultural and economic value [3]. - The total number of Bactrian camels in the region is stable at over 30,000, with 4,809 herders involved in camel breeding, leading to an average annual income increase of over 28,000 yuan per household and a total industry output value exceeding 500 million yuan [3][5]. - The camel industry has become a substantial source of income for herders, with one herder noting that reliance on camels has improved their quality of life significantly [3]. Group 2: Ecological Balance - Urat Rear Banner faces ecological challenges due to its fragile environment, with a plan to expand grazing bans and improve subsidy mechanisms to achieve over 30% vegetation coverage by 2030 [5]. - A 45-day grazing rest system has been implemented, providing participating herders with a subsidy of 5,000 yuan per household, promoting a model of "enterprise + cooperative + base + herder" to alleviate risks for herders [5]. Group 3: Industry Development - The Gobi Bactrian camel industry has developed a modern production chain, with 10 specialized cooperatives processing 3,000 tons of fresh camel milk, 1,000 tons of camel meat, and 200 tons of camel wool annually [6]. - The region has also expanded into cultural and tourism sectors, hosting events like the camel polo invitation tournament and establishing the first Gobi Bactrian camel art museum, enhancing the breed's visibility [6]. - The Gobi Bactrian camel has been recognized as the sixth double-humped camel breed in China, laying the groundwork for standardized and large-scale development of the industry [6].