Group 1 - The core idea is the development of medicinal herb cultivation in sandy areas of Liaoning province, specifically in Zhangwu County, to enhance economic value and combat land degradation [1][2] - Zhangwu County has a history of land desertification, with 96% of its area affected, prompting local efforts to integrate forestry and under-forest economies for better economic returns [1][2] - The local government is implementing a model combining party leadership, cooperatives, and enterprises to encourage villagers to plant drought-resistant medicinal herbs, with expected annual income of 19,000 yuan per acre during the peak production period [1] Group 2 - In 2024, Zhangwu County will release a five-year development plan focusing on forestry and under-forest economies, aiming for a diversified development model that includes medicinal herbs, seedlings, flowers, vegetables, fungi, and silkworm farming [2] - Since 2023, Liaoning province has invested 2.4 billion yuan in combating desertification, achieving comprehensive management of 9.92 million acres and exploring green and prosperous development through projects like grafting Chinese red pine onto other species [2] - In Changtu County, a forest farm has completed afforestation of over 125,000 acres, protecting surrounding farmland and generating significant economic benefits through grafting red pine onto other trees [2]