Green Great Wall

China's Three-North Protective Forest Program, known as the Green Great Wall, has reduced desertified land by over 1,000 square kilometers annually since 2000 through techniques like straw checkerboards. Scientists acknowledge progress but warn sustained efforts are needed to maintain gains.

Workers in northern China have used 'straw checkerboards' for 50 years to combat desertification. China's 'Green Great Wall' project has tamed desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over.

China's Three-North Protective Forest Program, also known as the Green Great Wall, has reduced desertified land in northern China by over 1,000 square kilometers annually since 2000 through techniques like straw checkerboards and tree planting. Scientists acknowledge progress but warn sustained effort is needed to maintain gains against desertification.

China's Green Great Wall project, part of the Three-North Protective Forest Program, has reduced desertified land by over 1,000 square kilometers annually since 2000 using techniques like straw checkerboards. Scientists acknowledge progress but emphasize the need for continued effort to sustain gains.