Core Viewpoint - Guangdong is actively constructing a new pattern for desertification control, focusing on scientific methods to restore land and benefit the public [3][20]. Group 1: Desertification Control Efforts - As of recent reports, Guangdong has achieved over 80% vegetation coverage in desertified areas [3][6]. - The province has set a target to manage 3,000 hectares of desertified land by 2025, with a total of over 8,690 hectares planned for the "14th Five-Year Plan" period [4][5]. - The current desertified land area in Guangdong is 33,900 hectares, accounting for 0.19% of the total land area, distributed across nine cities and 23 counties [7][8]. Group 2: Ecological Restoration Initiatives - Guangdong is implementing integrated restoration and governance in two key areas (Yue East and Yue West) to enhance ecological safety while promoting industrial development and cultural heritage [21][22]. - The province is planning four ecological restoration belts to optimize desertification strategies and improve ecological quality [23][24]. Group 3: Development of Green Industries - The government aims to develop coastal tourism, under-forest economy, and other market-oriented industries in desertified areas, promoting environmentally friendly services and water-saving agriculture [28][30]. - By the end of 2025, Guangdong plans to complete the management of 8,693.81 hectares of desertified land, achieving a fixation rate of 99.8% [33].