A large-scale afforestation project was launched in 2022 in the northern and southern mountains of Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region. [By Palden Nyima/chinadaily.com.cn]
A large-scale greening project in the Xizang autonomous region has successfully created nearly 46,666 hectares of forest, with over 114 million seedlings planted between 2022 and 2024, China News Service reported.
A conference was held recently in Lhasa, the capital of the region, to review the greening efforts in the northern and southern mountains of Lhasa and set goals for 2025.
A large-scale afforestation project was launched in 2022 in the northern and southern mountains of Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region. [By Palden Nyima/chinadaily.com.cn]
The meeting highlighted that the afforestation project boasts an impressive overall survival rate of 85 percent, with certain areas exceeding 90 percent. Native shrubs are thriving, and there has been a substantial increase in the forest and grass vegetation coverage.
A large-scale afforestation project was launched in 2022 in the northern and southern mountains of Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region. [By Palden Nyima/chinadaily.com.cn]
The green areas around Lhasa and key transportation routes have expanded significantly, contributing to the creation of a forested urban landscape. To support these efforts, 65 nurseries covering over 2,666 hectares have been established, producing about 90 million seedlings of diverse species, including walnut, elm, Chinese pine, apricot, and locust, meeting afforestation needs for 2025.
A large-scale afforestation project was launched in 2022 in the northern and southern mountains of Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region. [By Palden Nyima/chinadaily.com.cn]
The region is also building more native nurseries in cities such as Lhokha, Shigatse, and Nyingchi to address the shortage of indigenous tree species.
A large-scale afforestation project was launched in 2022 in the northern and southern mountains of Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region. [By Palden Nyima/chinadaily.com.cn]
The project has provided job opportunities for around 7.2 million farmers and herders, generating significant economic benefits. Over 2.5 billion yuan ($345 million) has been spent on labor salaries and the breeding and sale of seedlings.
