The management techniques used to combat desertification near Beijing, and evaluation of the effectiveness of this effort.

Overall Aim(s) of Investigation The two aims of this investigation were to explore the management techniques (primarily reforestation) used to combat desertification in the Huang Yang Tan area, and to evaluate the effectiveness of this effort. Introduction & Hypotheses Under investigation is the 14.6 hectare area named Huang Yang Tan, literally translated, "Yellow Sheep Desert". Located in Xuan Hua County's Zhang Bei district, adjoining Zhang Jia Kou city, Huang Yang Tan is 138 kilometers northwest of …

…dealistic aims of the government and the awareness of the local community must simultaneously be in cooperation in order to succeed. This ideal is articulated pertinently in a quote from Kuan Tsu in 500 B.C., which will serve as the conclusion to this paper: "If you are thinking a year ahead, sow seed. If you are thinking 10 years ahead, plant a tree. If you are thinking a hundred years ahead, educate the people." Word Count: 1900