This 14th Five-Year Plan for Ecological Protection and Economic Transformation of the Forest Region in the Greater and Lesser Khingan Mountains is a strategic policy document focusing on preserving the region’s ecosystems while fostering sustainable economic growth from 2021 to 2025. The Greater and Lesser Khingan Mountains forest region is China's largest forest ecological functional zone with the highest latitude, the most concentrated state-owned forests, and the most important ecological status. It plays an irreplaceable role in maintaining national ecological security, responding to climate change, and ensuring the country's sustained and stable supply of timber. Key goals of this Plan cover the targets in ecological conservation, carbon sequestration and resource management, economic transformation, etc. The Plan prioritizes the protection of forests, wetlands, and grasslands within the Khingan Mountains, reinforcing China’s northern ecological security barrier. Measures include forest restoration, control of land degradation, and enhanced management of protected areas using advanced monitoring technologies. The Plan emphasizes increasing carbon storage by enhancing forest management practices. Initiatives such as selective thinning and planting native species aim to improve forest health and biodiversity. To support local economies, the Plan promotes sustainable industries, including eco-tourism, forest product processing, and renewable energy projects. This approach aims to replace traditional logging with eco-friendly alternatives, providing long-term income sources for local communities. The Plan also includes improving infrastructure and public services in forested and rural areas to boost residents’ quality of life. This involves expanding access to essential services, enhancing transportation, and supporting education and healthcare in these remote areas.
China · 2022-01-01