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| Considerations on soil and water conservation and ecological restoration in the Loess Plateau |
| Shangguan Zhouping |
| Institute of Soil and Water Conservation,Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ministry of Water Resources,State Key Laboratory of Soil Erosion and Dryland Farming on the Loess Plateau,712100,Yangling,Shaanxi,China |
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Abstract Based on previous practice and achievements obtained on soil erosion control and comprehensive scientific investigation on soil and water conservation and ecological restoration in the Loess Plateau,the status quo of soil and water conservation and ecological restoration in this region were evaluated in the paper.The principal experiences on soil erosion control and ecological restoration were summarized,that is,first,the work must be carried out aimed at a goal and we can't eager for quick success and instant benefit.Secondly,farmland construction is one of the key measures in the project of reducing sediment in Yellow River harnessed and removal land from coltivation to afforestation and grassl and,and improving people's life quality.Thirdly,we must exert fully the market mechanism and strengthen mechanism innovation,especially,innovate the policy mechanism and organization form of soil and water conservation for ecological environment conservation.Considering the status of resources and economy in the Loess Plateau,five developmental approaches were put forward,which determining the basic routes for soil and water conservation and ecological restoration,observing the rules of harmonious development of ecology-economy-social benefits,and ecological benefit as priority,establishing the effective mechanism of ecological compensation,strengthening the enclosure measures and(exert) fully the capability of self-rehabilitation of ecosystem,strengthening the planing of town system and promoting rapid development of town construction.
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Received: 21 November 2005
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