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Barren to lush, Ningchang's new forests bloom

By TAN YINGZI and DENG RUI in Chongqing | China Daily | Updated: 2022-06-09 10:02
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Lin Yunxi (right) prepares to plant a sapling in a pit on a steep slope in Ningchang. [Photo/China Daily]

China plants more forest than anywhere else in the world. Photos taken by NASA satellites in 2019 show that the world is actually greener than it was 20 years ago, and that China is responsible for much of that growth.

In the past year, 3.6 million more hectares have been added, over double the area of Beijing.

According to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration, there are currently 220 million hectares of forests in China, with coverage reaching 23.04 percent by the end of last year.

"The longer I plant trees, the greater my attachment to the woods," Lin said, adding that at first, he planted trees to make a living, but now that he's seen how the mountains have changed and how afforestation has helped improved the lives of farmers by protecting the soil and water, he feels a great sense of pride.

His daughter, Lin Xianquan, has asked him several times to give up his risky work and stay at home, but he always refuses.

He said the toughest part of the job is done, and that management work, like weeding, pruning and applying fertilizer, is much easier. With the trees, the hillsides have become more stable and safe.

"I am of sound body," the thin, sprightly man said. "Even if I can't continue to plant trees in the future, I'll make sure the youth know about their importance."

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