Western Ecological Construction and Ecological Compensation: Goals, Actions, Issues, and Countermeasures

Author: Kang Muyi
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: The Afforestation and Grassland Restoration Project launched in China's western regions in 1999 is a major initiative in the field of ecological construction, which has significantly improved the ecology and environment of the western areas. However, it still faces two major challenges: ensuring the basic livelihood of farmers and maintaining the long-term sustainability of ecological construction achievements. The author of this book conducted thorough research and investigation on the issues arising during the Afforestation and Grassland Restoration Project, exploring how ecological compensation measures can resolve the coordination of interests among all parties involved in ecological construction projects, thereby facilitating the transition of the ecological economy into a virtuous cycle. The book also proposes principles, objectives, and improvement plans for compensation. The Afforestation and Grassland Restoration Project launched in China's western regions in 1999 is a major initiative in the field of ecological construction, which has significantly improved the ecology and environment of the western areas. However, it still faces two major challenges: ensuring the basic livelihood of farmers and maintaining the long-term sustainability of ecological construction achievements. The author of this book conducted thorough research and investigation on the issues arising during the Afforestation and Grassland Restoration Project, exploring how ecological compensation measures can resolve the coordination of interests among all parties involved in ecological construction projects, thereby facilitating the transition of the ecological economy into a virtuous cycle. The book also proposes principles, objectives, and improvement plans for compensation.