The grassland of Inner Mongolia has suffered from large-scale degradation and desertification, caused by climate change, excessive animal husbandry, and other factors. This not only affects the development of animal husbandry but also poses a threat to the quality of life in surrounding cities due to severe sand, dust, and smog.
Chen Barag Banner, located 28 kilometers from Hailar District in Inner Mongolia, had the smallest grassland degradation rate in the region during the 1980s at only 9%. However, by 2001, the degradation rate had risen to 36%.
To combat this issue, we conducted a joint project with a local contractor to re-vegetate 150 hectares of barren land in Hailar, Inner Mongolia. We applied a customized blend of Pro Bios microbes and moisturizing materials mixed with grass seeds onto the land to restore it.
Above: Application work in progress in Jun 2019
Above: New grass shoots sprouting at the end of July 2019
Above: By end of Aug 2019, lush green grass covers the land
Summary:
The forage area size is doubled and grass height increased by 29%
The dry weight of the forage’s surface increased by 92%
The dry weight of the forage’s underground increased by 74%
The soil organic matter massively increased by 30%
Soil acidification is alleviated: pH6.56 -> 6.87
Soil compaction is reduced due to improved soil structure
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