Core Insights - The article highlights the transformation of the desert tourism industry in Makit County, Xinjiang, driven by extensive desert management and afforestation efforts, which have become a significant economic driver for the region [1][4]. Group 1: Desert Management and Afforestation - Over the past decade, more than 3 million participants have contributed to the planting of 260 million trees, resulting in the establishment of 1.176 million acres of desert management projects, including 460,000 acres of protective forests [3][4]. - The county is surrounded by the Taklamakan Desert, which occupies approximately 90% of its area, and the green protective forest serves as part of a larger 3,046-kilometer desert barrier project [3][4]. Group 2: Tourism Development - The local government has improved infrastructure and tourism facilities, leading to a significant increase in tourist numbers, with 400,000 visitors last year and an expected 500,000 this year [4][5]. - New tourism projects include desert surfing, off-road experiences, and the construction of visitor centers and campsites, enhancing the overall tourist experience [5][6]. Group 3: Economic Impact - Desert tourism is emerging as a vital industry for economic growth in Makit County, providing job opportunities and increasing local incomes while ensuring ecological protection [8][9]. - The integration of desert management with tourism and employment initiatives is seen as a sustainable development model, combining environmental protection with economic benefits [8][9].

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 ...

Core Points - The "Please Come to Minqin to Plant a Tree" initiative has attracted 30,000 volunteers nationwide, leading to the afforestation of over 4,500 acres and the planting of more than 1.5 million drought-resistant plants [2] - Local government and enterprises have supported the initiative by providing essential supplies and reducing accommodation prices for volunteers by 10% to 20% [2] - Minqin County has made significant progress in combating desertification, with a forest coverage increase from 12.08% in 2012 to 18.28% in 2024, and a total afforestation area of over 2.3 million acres [2] Group 1 - The ecological environment in Minqin County is fragile, yet local efforts against desertification have persisted [2] - Volunteers are actively engaged in sand control activities, working alongside local farmers to create protective green barriers [1][2] - The initiative has fostered a sense of community among volunteers, enhancing their experience despite challenging living conditions [1] Group 2 - The local government has coordinated with 23 hotels to offer discounts to volunteers, and provided complimentary tickets to local attractions [2] - The initiative has not only contributed to environmental restoration but also promoted local tourism and community engagement [2] - The establishment of a protective forest belt along a 408-kilometer sandstorm line has been a key strategy in reducing land desertification [2]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the comprehensive battle against desertification in the Hunsandake sandy land area of Chifeng City, focusing on ecological restoration and community involvement [1][2] - The total area of the Hunsandake sandy land in Chifeng City is 8.66 million acres, accounting for 11.1% of the total sandy land area, primarily distributed across 11 towns in the Keshiketeng Banner [1] - The Keshiketeng Banner has invested 5.42 billion yuan in ecological projects, successfully treating 890,000 acres of desertified land since the launch of the desertification battle [1] Group 2 - In 2023, the Keshiketeng Banner plans to invest 7.8 billion yuan to complete the treatment of 1,138,800 acres of sandy land through various ecological methods [1] - The comprehensive governance model includes engineering sand fixation, shrub afforestation, and artificial grass planting, aiming to involve more local residents in the sand control efforts [1] - The local government emphasizes following the inherent laws of the ecosystem to strengthen the green barrier in northern China [2]

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]

Group 1 - The core activity of afforestation in Xingan League commenced with over 400 participants planting 23,000 hazelnut seedlings in the Khorchin sandy land [1] - Xingan League is focusing on combating desertification through a comprehensive approach that includes renewable energy, scientific methods, community involvement, and social efforts, achieving a reduction in desertified land from 5.03 million acres in 2020 to 3.577 million acres [1] - The league plans to implement four key anti-desertification projects, aiming to manage 767,000 acres of sandy land in 2024, integrating the "Three North" project with water conservation and employment promotion actions [1] Group 2 - A total investment of 270 million yuan has been allocated for 10 "road-based sand control" projects, which have passed national verification and completed filing [2] - Xingan League has prepared 14.75 million saplings and 560,000 kilograms of grass seeds, successfully completing sand control over 110,000 acres [2] - The league is committed to enhancing green coverage and quality, thereby fostering a green ecological advantage to support high-quality development [2]

Group 1 - The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is focusing on greening key areas, particularly the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, through various projects such as photovoltaic sand control and biological sand control [1] - The "Locking Edge Project" of the Taklamakan Desert has entered a high-quality and normalized phase since its completion on November 28, 2024, with plans to complete 11.94 million mu of the "Three North" project this year, including 8.44 million mu for the desert edge [1] - Local communities are actively participating in afforestation efforts, with drought-resistant and economically valuable tree species being planted to enhance both ecological and economic benefits [1] Group 2 - The Xinjiang government has implemented nine measures to support the desert control efforts, focusing on policies, funding, and technology [2] - In the Aheler Township, the government covers infrastructure costs to encourage farmers to participate in sand control planting, with over 230 households cultivating more than 29,000 mu of land [2] - The Aksu region is utilizing small distributed photovoltaic systems to address water and electricity challenges for desert reclamation, achieving an 80% survival rate for planted trees over 63,000 mu [2] Group 3 - The Shaya County is exploring brine water desalination technology to further enhance sand control results, with a demonstration base showing good growth of crops like wheat and cabbage [3]

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].