Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant ecological and economic transformation in Guizhou's Anshun City, particularly in the Guizhou Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, which was once severely affected by stony desertification but has seen substantial improvements over the past 20 years [1]. Group 1: Ecological Changes - The area previously classified as having over 80% stony desertification, with more than 30% of the land surface exposed rock, has undergone extensive ecological restoration [5]. - The implementation of large-scale planting of pepper trees has contributed to the recovery of the local ecosystem, with 1 million pepper trees now bearing fruit [7]. - The total area of stony desertification has decreased by 412 square kilometers, representing a reduction of 61.86% [9]. Group 2: Economic Development - Local farmers, such as Zeng Dechun, have benefited economically from the agricultural transformation, with many investing in new processing machinery and hiring additional labor [3]. - The introduction of pepper cultivation has significantly improved the livelihoods of local villagers, who previously earned less than 600 yuan annually [5]. - The establishment of small water conservancy projects and irrigation systems has further supported agricultural productivity in the region [9].