In the heart of Huainan City, Anhui Province, a remarkable transformation is taking place. The mine subsidence area of Guqiao Town, once scarred by coal mining, now flourishes with green rice fields stretching across thousands of acres of sunken water areas.
Rice seedlings float gracefully on the water’s surface, creating a unique and captivating scenery. This innovative approach not only increases the planting area of rice but also purifies the water in the subsidence areas, improving the ecological environment and reducing water pollution.
This initiative showcases how ecological farming can revitalize landscapes affected by industrial activities. By turning sunken mining areas into productive farmland, Guqiao Town is setting an example of sustainable development and environmental restoration.
The success in Guqiao Town offers valuable insights for other regions facing similar challenges, highlighting the potential of integrating environmental rehabilitation with agricultural innovation.
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Coal mine subsidence areas transformed into ecological farmland
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