Group 1 - The core theme of the 2025 "6·17 Desertification and Drought Prevention Day" in Guangxi is "Scientific Prevention of Desertification, Building a Beautiful Guangxi," aimed at mobilizing public participation in combating land desertification and promoting ecological and industrial coordinated development [1] - Guangxi has made significant progress in desertification prevention, completing approximately 14,300 field investigations of desertification and collecting around 28,000 characteristic point photos since 2024 [1] - The area of desertified land in Guangxi has decreased by over 4% compared to the fourth desertification monitoring results in 2021, indicating improvements in both forest and grassland quality and a reduction in soil erosion intensity [1] Group 2 - Guangxi has adopted a governance principle of "natural restoration as the main approach, with artificial restoration as a supplement," focusing on measures such as forest and grassland cultivation on severely desertified lands [1] - The region has completed a total of 2.4528 million acres of comprehensive desertification management since 2021, exceeding the planned target by 131% [1] - Guangxi is innovating industrial development models, exploring various "desertification + precious tree species" and "desertification + grass" paths, with the Pingguo City developing a unique ecological industry based on dragon fruit cultivation, generating over 700 million yuan in annual economic benefits [2]

Core Viewpoint - The "Three North" project in Inner Mongolia represents a significant ecological transformation, turning desert areas into green zones and enhancing local livelihoods through innovative environmental management practices [1][13]. Group 1: Ecological Transformation - Inner Mongolia, covering 12% of China's land, plays a crucial role in combating desertification and ensuring ecological security for regions like Beijing and Tianjin [1]. - The "Three North" project has successfully transformed areas from "sand encroachment" to "green advancement," showcasing a commitment to ecological restoration [1][2]. - The implementation of a "sand control + photovoltaic" model has led to a 30% reduction in desertification severity over 2.2 million acres [2]. Group 2: Economic Benefits - The integration of ecological restoration with economic development has resulted in increased incomes for local herders, with average annual income rising by 15,000 yuan per person [3]. - The establishment of ecological economic forests has generated significant agricultural outputs, such as 100,000 pounds of jujube fruit annually from newly planted areas [2]. - The promotion of sustainable practices, such as the cultivation of medicinal herbs and eco-tourism, has led to a 40% increase in income for local households [3]. Group 3: Technological Innovations - The shift from manual labor to mechanized operations in desert management has improved efficiency, with new machines achieving up to 20 times the productivity of traditional methods [7][9]. - The use of smart irrigation systems and real-time monitoring has transformed water management in agricultural practices, enhancing crop yields and reducing water wastage [5][6]. - The development of a "sky-ground integrated" monitoring system allows for precise tracking of ecological restoration efforts, ensuring effective management of resources [9]. Group 4: Sustainable Practices in Pastoralism - The transition from overgrazing to balanced grazing practices has improved grassland health, with vegetation coverage increasing by 7% over five years [12]. - The adoption of modern ranching techniques, such as rotational grazing and reduced livestock numbers, has led to significant cost savings and improved pasture quality [10][11]. - The establishment of modern pastoral zones has enabled 30% of herders to increase their income through sustainable livestock management [12].

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant progress made by Shaanxi Province in combating desertification and promoting key ecological projects, particularly through the "Three North" shelterbelt program, which has led to a substantial reduction in desertified land and improved ecological conditions in the Yellow River basin [1][2]. Group 1: Achievements in Desertification Control - Shaanxi Province has completed afforestation over 63 million acres since the initiation of the "Three North" shelterbelt program in 1978, reducing desertified land from 36 million acres at the founding of New China to 18.35 million acres [1]. - The area of severely and extremely severely desertified land has decreased by over 2 million acres, representing a reduction rate of 82% [1]. - The annual sediment load entering the Yellow River has dropped from over 800 million tons in the 1980s to 260 million tons [1]. Group 2: Collaborative Efforts and Agreements - A cross-regional and cross-departmental governance framework has been established, with the formation of a high-quality promotion task force and project review center for forestry projects, resulting in 32 projects being stored for the "Three North" program [2]. - Cooperation agreements have been signed among cities including Yulin, Ordos, Qingyang, Shizuishan, and Wuzhong to jointly advance sand control efforts [2]. - A framework cooperation agreement has been signed between the Shaanxi Provincial Forestry Bureau and the Ningxia Forestry and Grassland Bureau to promote comprehensive desertification control and ecological governance in the Yellow River basin [2].

Core Viewpoint - The "Three North" project is a significant national strategy aimed at combating desertification and improving ecological conditions in northern China, with a focus on high-quality development and integrated management of natural resources [1][4]. Group 1: Project Overview - The "Three North" project, initiated in 1978, targets areas severely affected by desertification, with a total planned area of 4.069 million square kilometers across 13 provinces and regions [2][3]. - The project aims to increase forest coverage from 5.05% in 1978 to 14.95% by 2050, while effectively controlling sand hazards and soil erosion [2]. Group 2: Phased Development - The project has been implemented in phases, with the first phase (1978-1985) focusing on agricultural ecological barriers and achieving afforestation of 5.35 million hectares [3]. - Subsequent phases have progressively expanded the scope and objectives, culminating in the completion of 31.74 million hectares of afforestation by 2020, raising forest coverage to 13.84% [3]. Group 3: Current Phase and Goals - The current sixth phase (2021-2030) emphasizes consolidating and expanding achievements in sand control, with a focus on integrated protection of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts [4][5]. - Key battles include the Yellow River "bending" campaign and the eradication of sand hazards in specific regions, supported by a coordinated governance mechanism [4][5]. Group 4: Technological Advancements - The project has seen a shift towards mechanized sand control, with nearly 50% of operations now utilizing advanced machinery, significantly improving efficiency and reducing costs [6][8]. - Innovations in technology, such as the "Linji Cloud" system for equipment monitoring, have enhanced operational management and effectiveness [7]. Group 5: Economic Integration - The project has successfully integrated ecological restoration with economic development, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and the cultivation of drought-resistant crops [11][12]. - For instance, the development of the goji berry industry in Ningxia has created a complete industrial chain, contributing to a total output value of 29 billion yuan [14]. Group 6: Regional Practices - Inner Mongolia has implemented various innovative models for sand control, achieving significant ecological improvements and economic benefits through community involvement and technological integration [17][21]. - The region has seen a transformation from "sand encroachment" to "green recovery," with substantial increases in vegetation cover and economic output from ecological industries [19][20].