Core Insights - Inner Mongolia's Hulunbuir grassland, covering 93.3 million acres, has entered a 45-day seasonal rest period starting April 10, with government subsidies for herders [1] - The total area of Hulunbuir grassland is approximately 149 million acres, recognized as one of the world's four major grasslands [1] - In 2024, the natural grass yield in Hulunbuir is projected to reach 18.76 million tons, with a vegetation coverage of 76.38% and an average grass height of 36.78 cm [1] Grassland Management and Subsidies - During the rest period, herders receive a subsidy of 0.74 RMB per acre, with a total of 21.33 million acres eligible for subsidies in the region [1] - In Xilin Gol grassland, over 220 million acres have also entered a 45-day rest period starting April 1, with subsidies of 1.125 RMB per acre, totaling 250 million RMB for local herders [1] - The ecological protection and subsidy model aims to achieve a win-win situation for both ecological conservation and herder income [1] Vegetation Improvement - Over the past five years, Xilin Gol grassland's vegetation coverage has increased by over 7%, reaching 48.48%, while grass yield per acre has improved by 18% to 61.09 kg [2] - In Ordos City, 53.38 million acres of grassland have also begun a three-month rest period, with vegetation coverage rising from below 42% in 2011 to 49.8% currently due to ecological protection policies [2]