State outlines forestry development
( 2003-09-11 09:23) (China Daily)
By 2050, the coverage rate of forests in China will stand at over 26 per
cent, and the country's ambition to rebuild its beautiful mountains and rivers
will be realized for all intents and purposes, according to a forestry
development blueprint.
The decision on speeding up the development of forestry, released by the
government yesterday, means that by 2010, the coverage rate of forests in the
country is expected reach more than 19 per cent, while soil erosion in major
river reaches and the expansion of desert land in major sand areas will slow
down.
By 2020, 23 per cent of the land in the country will be covered by forests
and ecosystems all over China will see marked improvement.
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