China is going green in a big way! 🌿 Over the past year, the country has planted a staggering 2.67 million hectares of trees and grasslands under its major afforestation program.
The National Forestry and Grassland Administration announced that since June 2023, the \"Three-North Shelterbelt Forest Program\" (TSFP) kickstarted 56 new projects, including ventures in the sandy expanses of Hunshandake and Maowusu.
Desertification is a massive challenge for China, with the northwest, north, and northeast regions—collectively known as the \"three-north\"—bearing the brunt. These areas have been losing ground to expanding deserts, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods.
But China's not backing down! 💪 Launched in 1978, the TSFP is the world's largest afforestation initiative, aiming to rehabilitate and green these desert-prone lands by 2050. Think of it as China's Great Green Wall! 🌲
This epic tree-planting quest isn't just about trees; it's about transforming landscapes, combating climate change, and securing a greener future. It's a reminder that when it comes to Mother Earth, every leaf counts! 🍃
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China adds 2.67m hectares of trees, grass under afforestation program
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