After an epic 16-day journey, researchers have wrapped up a groundbreaking expedition on the Taklimakan Desert’s "edge-locking" project. Traveling along a staggering 3,046-kilometer desert edge, the dedicated team collected vital data to build efficient forest and grass belts to help control shifting sands.
Experts from the Xinjiang Academy of Forestry and the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography of the Chinese Academy of Sciences were on the front lines, testing innovative techniques like engineering sand control and photovoltaic sand control. Their hands-on work at the Ruoqiang County project site provided first-hand insights into the technical and environmental challenges of managing such a vast landscape.
Researcher Zhang Huifang from the Modern Forestry Research Institute under the Xinjiang Academy of Forestry shared that the expedition not only evaluated various sand control methods—including engineering, biological, and photovoltaic techniques—but also explored the social and environmental factors involved. These valuable findings lay the groundwork for the project's next phase and underscore the blend of innovation and nature in sustainable development.
This is more than just fieldwork—it’s a cool fusion of tech and nature that fuels progress in environmental management! 🚀🌵
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16-day expedition on Taklimakan Desert 'edge-locking' project ends
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