Hey eco-warriors! Did you know that Tuesday marks the Chinese mainland's National Tree Planting Day? 🌳 It's that time of year when folks across the country grab their shovels and get their hands dirty to make our planet a little greener. 🌍💚
According to the latest report from the National Greening Commission, the Chinese mainland has seriously upped its greening game! In 2023, a whopping 3.998 million hectares of new forests were planted. 🌲🌲 That's even more than the 3.83 million hectares from 2022! 📈 Talk about dedication!
But wait, there's more! They didn't just stop at planting trees. The country also restored 4.379 million hectares of degraded grassland. Think of all that lush green space coming back to life! 🌿 And they treated 1.905 million hectares of sandy and stony land, turning barren areas into fertile grounds. 🏜➡️🌾
Since 2014, the Chinese mainland has been on a mission to boost its greening efforts, and the numbers show they're making huge strides. 📊 While we don't have the graph here, just imagine a line soaring upwards as more trees, grasslands, and green spaces spread across the land. 🌄
So, why not take a leaf out of their book? (Pun intended! 😄) Whether you're in Asia, Latin America, or anywhere else in the world, planting a tree can make a big difference. Let's all join in and make our planet greener, one sapling at a time! 🌱🌎
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
