China Wraps Up Epic Soil Sampling Adventure, Gathering Over 3 Million Samples! 🌍🔬
Grab your shovels, folks! China has just completed the sampling phase of its third national soil survey, and the numbers are nothing short of epic. Since kicking off in 2022, they've collected a whopping 3.11 million soil samples! That's like taking a scoop from every corner of a massive pizza the size of the Chinese mainland. 🍕
The survey stretched across an incredible 11 billion mu (that's over 733 million hectares) of land. From lush croplands and dense forests to sprawling grasslands and even the untouched unused lands—no stone was left unturned. 🗺️🌳
So, what's the scoop? (Pun absolutely intended.) 🥄 The goal is to dive deep into understanding the properties, varieties, and uses of soils across the country. By doing this, China aims to protect and make the most out of its lands in the future. Think of it as giving Mother Earth a thorough health check-up to keep her in tip-top shape! 🌱❤️
This colossal effort not only underscores the importance of soil conservation but also sets the stage for sustainable land use. And let's be honest, taking care of our planet is the coolest trend we all need to get behind! 🌎✌️
Reference(s):
World Soil Day: Sampling of the 3rd national soil survey completed
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