Core Viewpoint - The Xinjiang region is actively combating desertification and improving ecological conditions, with significant achievements in ecological governance and sustainable development [1][2][3] Group 1: Ecological Achievements - The area of desertification and sandy land has been reduced, with desertified land decreasing by 1,955.7 square kilometers and sandy land by 242.8 square kilometers, marking a turning point in the trend of increasing sandy area [1] - The area of natural and artificial oases has increased significantly, with oasis area growing from 99,000 square kilometers to 155,000 square kilometers, a 56.6% increase, and forest coverage rising from 4.24% in 2012 to 5.07% in 2024 [2] Group 2: Water Management and Agricultural Development - The region has enhanced water management through a comprehensive approach, achieving a target irrigation volume of 2.76 billion cubic meters for protective forests in southern Xinjiang by 2024, effectively restoring 150,000 acres of degraded protective forests and 3.2 million acres of poplar forests [2] - Economic benefits are being realized through the cultivation of desert-adapted crops, such as Cistanche and jujube, which not only combat desertification but also improve local livelihoods [2] Group 3: Future Directions - The focus will be on systematic pollution control in urban areas along the northern slope of Tianshan, including cities like Urumqi and Changji, while implementing soil pollution prevention measures [3] - Continued efforts will be made to consolidate and expand the achievements in desertification control, with support for ecological water use, restoration projects, and biodiversity protection [3] - The development of renewable energy and clean coal utilization will be prioritized, alongside advancements in low-carbon technologies, aiming for a sustainable and high-quality development path unique to Xinjiang [3]
“死亡之海”有新奇迹!新疆实现荒漠面积和沙地面积“双缩减”
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-09-20 23:05