Core Insights - The "Mountain and Water Project" is a significant initiative in China aimed at integrated protection and restoration of ecosystems, reflecting the concept that "mountains, waters, forests, fields, lakes, grass, and sand are a community of life" [1][4] - Over the past decade, the central government has allocated over 103 billion yuan to support ecological and environmental development, implementing 52 projects across 29 provinces, benefiting over 12 million acres of critical ecosystems [1][4] Financial Investment - A total of 1,030 billion yuan has been allocated since 2016, with 500 billion yuan invested during the "13th Five-Year Plan" and 530 billion yuan during the "14th Five-Year Plan" [1] - The investment has focused on key ecological safety barriers such as the Yangtze River and Yellow River [1] Ecological Achievements - The project has led to significant ecological improvements, including the restoration of 4,600 square kilometers of land, 1,000 square kilometers of mining areas, and 3,200 square kilometers of water environments [4] - The project has also contributed to the protection and restoration of 26,100 square kilometers of forests and grasslands, and the management of soil erosion over 13,100 square kilometers [4] Global Recognition - The "Mountain and Water Project" was recognized as one of the first ten flagship projects for global ecological restoration by the United Nations, highlighting its potential as a model for biodiversity protection [7] - The United Nations Environment Programme praised the project as one of the most promising and ambitious large-scale ecological restoration examples worldwide [7] Local Impact - In the Guilin region, the project has transformed previously barren areas into productive agricultural lands, significantly increasing local incomes [8] - The construction of water conservation projects has improved water supply for over 1,000 villagers and 200 acres of farmland [12] Project Completion and Results - There are 83 similar protection and restoration projects along the Li River, with a total investment of 5.491 billion yuan, and 63 projects have been completed, achieving 99.6% of the ecological restoration area [14] - The ecological restoration efforts have led to improved water quality and air quality in Guilin, with rare bird species returning to the area [16] International Awards - The Zhejiang Yunhe Terraced Fields project under the "Mountain and Water Project" received an international award from the Food and Agriculture Organization for best practices in integrated management of land, soil, and water resources [19]
十年磨一剑！“山水工程”交出厚重生态账本 带动区域内村庄振兴、百姓增收
Yang Shi Wang·2025-10-29 07:21