Guizhou reinforces integrated ecological restoration

Guizhou is stepping up efforts to protect and restore its fragile yet valuable ecosystems, with integrated ecological restoration emerging as a key approach to advancing high-quality development.

As a province with extensive karst landscapes, Guizhou has continued to strengthen environmental protection and restoration efforts across mountains, rivers, forests, farmland, lakes, grasslands, and other ecosystems. The province is promoting coordinated management of various ecological elements, while improving the quality and resilience of its natural environment.

A major focus is restoring degraded ecosystems through systematic and comprehensive measures. Guizhou has advanced large-scale ecological restoration projects in key areas, strengthened the management and restoration of historical mining sites, and promoted land consolidation and ecological improvement. These efforts aim to address environmental challenges at their source while creating stronger foundations for sustainable development.

The province has also explored ways to integrate ecological restoration with local industries and rural development. By improving degraded land and restoring ecological functions, it is seeking to turn its ecological advantages into new drivers of green development and rural vitalization.

Looking ahead, Guizhou will continue to promote integrated ecological protection and restoration, expand successful approaches, and improve the coordination between environmental protection, economic development, and people's livelihoods. The efforts are expected to further enhance the province's ecological security and contribute to the building of a more sustainable future.