Recently, Guangzhou held a city-wide meeting focused on its forestry initiatives. During the meeting, officials emphasized their commitment to enhancing the conservation of significant areas such as Baiyun Mountain, Haizhu Wetland, and the Dafu Mountain relocation protection demonstration zone. They highlighted the objective of establishing specialized plant display gardens and ecological education sites to create a high-profile ecological conservation brand.
“We’ve made substantial progress this year in driving our forestry agenda forward,” stated a representative from the Guangzhou Forestry and Landscaping Bureau. “We are dedicated to enhancing the responsibilities of our forestry leaders, optimizing our forestry management systems, and fostering collaboration through our ‘Forestry Leader + ‘ initiative. With a strong focus on assessments and incentives, we are ensuring that forestry leaders at all levels fulfill their duties effectively.”
The representative also noted the city’s commitment to expanding green spaces and improving the quality of its forests. “Our aim is to enhance the quality of our forests while exploring diverse forms of voluntary tree planting. We’re also accelerating the development of beautification demonstration sites to continuously elevate the quality of urban and rural greenery.”
Additionally, the meeting addressed the importance of protecting green resources. Officials revealed plans to bolster forest and wetland protection, enhance natural reserve construction, and strengthen disaster prevention strategies in forestry. They are also working on a dedicated fund for “Green and Beautiful Guangzhou” ecological initiatives to explore innovative landscaping models.
Looking ahead, the meeting outlined the next steps for the forestry system and ecological construction in Guangzhou. Participants were informed that the city plans to implement eight key projects aimed at beautification and ecological enhancement. “Our goals are clear: we want visible, tangible, and delightful improvements in our ecological landscape,” the representative explained. As part of the initiative, the city aims to accelerate the development of demonstration sites, urban parks, and natural reserves, all while building a high-quality forest city.
Moreover, strict measures will be taken to protect ancient trees and improve the quality of urban greenery, including enhancing the city’s park systems. There are also plans to deepen collective forest rights reforms, with areas like Conghua, Zengcheng, and Huadu taking the lead in innovative practices tailored to local conditions.
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