Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of combating desertification and enhancing ecological construction in China, particularly through the "Three North" project, which is crucial for ecological security and sustainable development [12]. Group 1: Desertification Control Efforts - The "Three North" project is a key ecological initiative aimed at combating desertification, with significant efforts being made in regions like Inner Mongolia, where the Ordos City is a main battlefield [12][13]. - In 2025, Ordos plans to implement ecological construction over 2.56 million acres, including the treatment of 290,000 acres of bare sand [13]. - Mechanization is identified as a key to improving efficiency in desertification control, with new technologies such as self-propelled sand barrier machines significantly increasing productivity [13]. Group 2: Afforestation and Biodiversity - In Liaoning's Zhangwu County, a grafting project of Chinese red pine onto Japanese black pine has achieved over 90% survival rate, showcasing advancements in afforestation techniques [14][15]. - The region is transitioning from single-species forests to mixed-species plantations to enhance resilience against pests and diseases [15]. - Zhangwu County has become a significant seedling production base, cultivating 20 million high-quality seedlings annually [15]. Group 3: Economic Development through Agriculture - In Xinjiang's Yutian County, the cultivation of roses has become a profitable venture, with 3,000 acres planted, yielding between 5,000 to 10,000 yuan per acre [16]. - The county has developed a variety of rose-based products, enhancing the economic value of the crop and contributing to local tourism [16]. - The integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism is being promoted to create a comprehensive development model, boosting local income and attracting tourists [16].

Core Viewpoint - The "Three-North" project in Inner Mongolia has made significant progress in combating desertification and sandstorms through innovative measures and multi-faceted investments over the past two years [1][2]. Group 1: Achievements in Desertification Control - Inner Mongolia has completed a total of 14.89 million acres of sand control and desertification efforts, reducing sediment entering the Yellow River to 4 million tons, thereby protecting the ecological safety of the Yellow River basin [1]. - In the Keshiketeng and Hunshandak regions, 10.65 million acres have been treated to prevent sandstorms from affecting Beijing, focusing on three main battles: sand source elimination, fragmentation, and ecological protection [1]. - The region has also completed 2.8 million acres of sand control along the Hexi Corridor and the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, successfully pushing back the Tengger Desert by 25 kilometers [1]. Group 2: Integration of Renewable Energy and Ecological Restoration - Inner Mongolia is integrating wind and solar energy projects with desertification control, utilizing its advantages in wind and solar resources to achieve a multi-win situation of increasing greenery, energy production, and income [2]. - The integrated project aims to complete desertification control over 2.38 million acres and install 27.27 million kilowatts of renewable energy capacity by 2024 [2]. Group 3: Technological Innovations in Desertification Control - The region is promoting advanced water-saving technologies and machinery for efficient desertification control, including drip irrigation and drone seeding, transitioning from manual labor to mechanized and intelligent management [3]. - A diversified funding mechanism has been established, with a total of 91.5 million yuan received in donations for desertification control efforts, encouraging local farmers to participate actively [3]. Group 4: Sustainable Development through Ecological Industry - Inner Mongolia is exploring sustainable development by promoting industries such as specialty forestry, desert tourism, and medicinal plants, aiming for a total output value of over 100 billion yuan in the forestry and grassland sector by 2024 [3].

为有效遏制巴丹吉林、腾格里、乌兰布和三大沙漠蔓延汇合，阿拉善各族干部群众连续40多年在大 漠戈壁植树造林种草，累计防沙治沙近1亿亩。特别是2024年，阿拉善盟以防沙治沙为重点，全面推进 黄河"几字弯"攻坚战和河西走廊—塔克拉玛干沙漠边缘阻击战，用1年时间完成内蒙古西部荒漠综合治 理二期项目两年治理任务，全年完成治沙551.65万亩，已在三大沙漠边缘构筑起一道"绿色防线"，形 成"合围"之势。其中在腾格里沙漠东南缘和乌兰布和沙漠西南缘形成了两条总长460公里，宽3—20公里 的大型防沙、阻沙"锁边"立体防护林草带，形成了"绿带锁黄龙"的壮丽景观。 今年，阿拉善盟接续实施"六个工程"、扎实开展"六个行动"，以"三北"六期工程为引领，统筹山水 林田湖草沙系统治理，计划建设"三北"六期工程项目11个，总投资37.25亿元，建设任务343.77万亩，涵 盖"河塔"片区和黄河"几字弯"片区。 沙海起伏，机械轰鸣。初夏时节，阿拉善盟巴丹吉林、腾格里两大沙漠交汇处的九棵树治沙区现场 一派繁忙，一辆辆满载着稻草的运草车来往穿梭，将稻草源源不断地运到沙漠中，治沙工人们将稻草铺 设整齐后，手扶式沙障机快速在沙中压固成一圈圈草方格。 ...

Core Viewpoint - The frequency of dust storms in Northwest China, particularly in regions like Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, and Gansu, has increased this spring, raising public concern about the normalcy and causes of such weather patterns [2][5]. Group 1: Causes of Dust Storms - The frequent cold air activity this spring has contributed to the increased occurrence of dust storms, with Gansu experiencing the highest number of cold wave events in nearly 30 years, totaling 193 occurrences by mid-April [2][5]. - Enhanced wind speeds at various altitudes have created conditions favorable for dust storms, with wind speeds at 12,000 meters and 5,000 meters above ground level exceeding historical averages by 2 to 8 meters per second and 1 to 6 meters per second, respectively [3]. - Local soil conditions have worsened due to below-average precipitation and warming trends, leading to drier soil that is more susceptible to dust lifting [3][5]. Group 2: Trends and Future Outlook - Despite the current increase in dust storms, long-term trends indicate a decrease in the frequency of such events over the past 50 years [5]. - The potential for strong dust storms is expected to rise from April to May due to rapid temperature increases and dry conditions in the Northwest, which can lead to severe convective weather [5]. - Recent years have seen dust storms occurring more frequently in summer and autumn, attributed to global climate change and its impact on weather patterns [5]. Group 3: Mitigation Efforts - Long-term efforts in desertification prevention have shown positive results in improving the environment of dust source areas, which can help reduce the frequency of dust storms [6].

在新疆墨玉县喀瓦克乡墩库勒村企业防沙治沙点位，一场"绿色战役"正火热进行。河南全林有限公司通过科学治理、产业带动，正将该村的1.27万亩沙地变 为孕育防沙"金宝"的沃土。 目前，该公司在喀瓦克乡防沙地的平整和育苗工作已完成65%，已育种250万株灰枣苗，预计5月10日开始将育苗基地育好的苗移栽至该片防沙田。 防沙治沙项目现场，大型机械正在平整沙漠 （日孜完古丽·买吐地 摄） 近日，在喀瓦克乡墩库勒村的防沙治沙项目现场，推土机平整后的沙地连绵成片，工作人员正紧张有序地进行灰枣育苗工作。 "从播种到移栽仅需一个月，但每一步都要精细管理。"河南全林生态农业发展有限公司负责人介绍。 灰枣耐旱、耐盐碱，根系发达，兼具生态固沙与经济价值，是治沙与产业结合的优选树种。河南全林生态农业发展有限公司采用"本地育苗、本地栽种"模 式，既降低运输成本，又提高成活率，为后续规模化治沙打下基础。 沙漠中的绿色生命 （日孜完古丽·买吐地 摄） 治沙现场，育苗工作有序推进 （日孜完古丽·买吐地 摄） 在防沙治沙作业现场，河南全林有限公司负责人李腾飞的身影频繁出现。从土地平整到拱棚育苗，他全程参与技术指导，手把手教周边群众如何育苗。在他 的 ...

春光正好，治沙正忙，开沟、铺草、覆沙……数十道工序依次进行。当地农户俯身将麦草铺入沟槽后，来自广东省珠海市的江来动作娴熟地种下 一棵梭梭苗。 在甘肃省武威市民勤县收成镇的腾格里沙漠边缘，一片片整齐的草方格沙障如金色渔网般向远处沙区延伸。和江来一样，来自全国各地的志愿 者，与民勤当地农户一起，在沙漠边缘编织"绿围脖"，保卫赖以生存的绿洲地带。 此外，为了帮助像江来一样的志愿者，当地政府协调全县23家宾馆将房价下调10%至20%。民勤县文化旅游交通投资有限公司干部刘倩介绍，有 关部门还赠送给志愿者当地景区门票和"文旅大礼包"等伴手礼。目前，享受文旅优惠政策的志愿者近5000人次。 据了解，近年来，民勤县持续推进荒漠化综合防治，在408公里的风沙线上建成长达300多公里的防护林带，土地荒漠化和沙化面积实现"双缩 减"。截至2024年6月，当地人工造林保存面积达230多万亩，全县森林覆盖率由2012年的12.08%提高到18.28%。 来自全国多地的志愿者，正在开展防沙治沙活动。新华社记者 郭刚 摄 在民勤多个治沙点，当地政府和爱心企业还捐赠了食品、饮用水等生活必需品。"我们有时候品尝烤全羊，有时候一起吃火锅，晚上还 ...

4月27日上午，赤峰市2025年浑善达克沙地歼灭战在克什克腾旗全面打响。 在克什克腾旗浑善达克沙地综合治理萨岭河项目区，连绵起伏的沙漠上，黄柳方格沙障一望无际。 治沙工人拿铁锹、插黄柳、栽柠条，筑牢"阻沙网"，扎紧"防沙衣"。 赤峰市境内浑善达克沙地全部分布在克什克腾旗，总面积866万亩，占浑善达克沙地总面积的 11.1%，主要分布在全旗11个苏木乡镇。自两大沙地歼灭战全面启动以来，克什克腾旗坚持宜林则林、 宜草则草、因地制宜的原则，累计投资5.42亿元、实施7个生态工程，治理沙化土地89万亩。 "我们将遵循生态系统内在规律开展防沙治沙，全力把祖国北疆这道万里绿色长城构筑得更加牢 固。"克什克腾旗委副书记、政法委书记李百川说。 萨岭河项目区位于克什克腾旗红山子乡天太永村萨岭河西岸，总治理面积达1万亩。"我们将采取工 程固沙+灌木造林+人工种草的综合治理模式进行治理，通过'以工代赈''先建后补'等联农带农治沙模 式，吸纳更多群众参与到治沙工作中来，在完成治沙任务的同时促进群众增收。"红山子乡党委书记魏 湘霖说。 今年，克什克腾旗计划投入7.8亿元，通过加强科学防沙治沙、大力培育特色林草产业、拓宽多元 化治沙投入 ...

Group 1 - The core idea of the news is the "Cloud Planting Hope Tree" initiative, which combines digital technology and public welfare to combat desertification in China, particularly in the Tengger Desert [1][2] - The initiative allows individuals to donate 10 yuan to plant a tree in the Tengger Desert, contributing to the "Million Forest Plan" and expanding the desert-locking forest by 5 square meters for each donation [1][2] - As of now, 8,586 trees have been planted, creating a green barrier that has extended over 40,000 square meters into the desert, showcasing the collective effort against desertification [2] Group 2 - China faces significant challenges with desertification, being the country with the largest area affected by desertification and the highest number of impacted populations [2] - Despite improvements in desertification control, the overall situation remains severe, with extensive areas of desertified land that are difficult to manage [2] - The project has successfully completed a concentrated afforestation effort in the Inner Mongolia Alxa project area, with plans for ongoing maintenance and irrigation [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses innovative solutions for combating desertification and promoting sustainable ecological restoration in arid regions, focusing on the use of advanced technologies and products developed by Mongolian Grass Ecological Company. Group 1: Innovative Products - The "planting cup" is a third-generation innovation that includes native grass seeds, organic planting media, water-retaining agents, microbial agents, and trace elements, significantly improving survival rates by 30% compared to traditional planting methods and reducing maintenance costs by 20% to 30% [1][12]. - High molecular water-retaining micro-particles developed by the company can absorb 300 to 500 times their weight in water, acting as a "mini water reservoir" for seeds, increasing seed survival rates by 15% to 20% in arid soils and saving 90% of water [9][12]. Group 2: Technological Support - The ecological big data platform enables scientific selection and application of seeds, ensuring effective restoration by utilizing high-throughput sequencing technology to understand the DNA characteristics of each seed [4]. - The company has developed over ten types of microbial fertilizers, which can reduce chemical fertilizer usage by 30% to 50% and improve nutrient absorption efficiency, thus enhancing soil health and plant growth [7]. Group 3: Patents and Achievements - Mongolian Grass Ecological Company has obtained 16 related patents for its innovative products and processes, covering everything from production equipment to planting devices and applications in desertification control [12].