Afforestation Project in Tongliao Inner Mongolia

The project is part of the Million Tree Project (MTP) implemented by Shanghai Roots & Shoots in Inner Mongolia of China. The planting and maintenance work will be implemented by the local villagers under the supervision of Shanghai Roots & Shoots. Hybrid poplars are the major tree species to be planted. In hilly and sandy areas, bushes and other vegetations and methods, such as grass sand blocks, will also be considered and implemented. With this project, this area will have its vegetation coverage and carbon sink increased, sand dunes stablized, water reserved and soil improved. Meanwhile, this project will generage extra jobs and incomes for local residents, bring advance agro-forestry practices to the community and develop sustainable land management education there.