China's straw grid technique shrinks desert cover by over 1,000 sq km annually
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·2 viewsChina's Green Great Wall project has been combating desertification for nearly five decades through a large-scale environmental restoration effort. The initiative involves millions of rural workers who plant straw checkerboard grids and saplings across arid regions to stabilize sand. These efforts have led to a measurable reduction in desertified land and a notable increase in forest cover across the country. The program reflects a sustained, long-term government commitment to reversing land degradation. However, experts note that maintaining these gains will depend on continued local community participation and adaptive management strategies.
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