In the long journey of village ecological development, long-term planning is like a bright lighthouse, guiding the ship forward; while regular assessments are like a precise compass, promptly correcting the course to ensure a smooth and safe voyage. Lin Yue deeply understands that only by formulating scientific and reasonable long-term plans with a long-term vision and establishing a rigorous and effective assessment mechanism can the village move steadily forward in the surging tide of ecological development, sailing towards the shore of prosperity and sustainability.

On a chilly spring morning, the village was shrouded in a thin mist. Lin Yue had gathered early in the morning, along with village committee members, several elders, and relevant experts and scholars, all assembled in the village committee's meeting room. The meeting table was piled high with documents and materials; everyone's expressions were serious and solemn, for today's discussion concerned a long-term plan for the village's future ecological development. Lin Yue broke the silence first, her gaze sweeping firmly across the group as she said, "Fellow villagers and experts, our village has made considerable progress in ecological protection and development over the past period, but we cannot be complacent. We must have a long-term vision and formulate a long-term ecological development plan of at least ten years to ensure the well-being of future generations." Everyone nodded in agreement.

In developing the long-term plan, experts fully utilized their expertise and experience. One agricultural expert suggested that, based on the village's soil and climate conditions, the agricultural planting structure should be gradually adjusted over the next ten years, expanding the planting area of ​​organic agricultural products and reducing the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. He explained in detail: "Our village has fertile soil and abundant water resources, making it very suitable for growing organic vegetables, fruits, and other crops. By promoting organic agriculture, we can not only improve the quality and market competitiveness of agricultural products but also protect the soil's ecological environment and reduce pollution. According to relevant research data, under the organic farming model, the organic matter content in the soil can increase by about 0.5% to 1% annually, while under the traditional agricultural model, the soil organic matter content often shows a downward trend." Another ecotourism expert suggested further developing the village's ecotourism resources and creating distinctive ecotourism routes and projects. He said, "Our village boasts beautiful natural scenery and unique folk culture, such as ancient traditional architecture and distinctive folk handicrafts, all of which are highly attractive tourism resources. We can plan hiking routes to allow tourists to delve into the mountains and forests and experience the charm of nature; at the same time, we can build a folk culture experience village, allowing tourists to personally experience traditional handicraft making, folk song and dance performances, and so on. It is expected that within the next five years, the village's annual tourist arrivals will increase to more than 50,000, with tourism revenue accounting for about 30% of the village's total income."

After weeks of in-depth discussions and repeated revisions, a detailed long-term plan for the village's ecological development has finally been completed. The plan covers multiple aspects, including ecological agriculture, ecotourism, ecological environment construction, and cultural heritage preservation. Regarding ecological agriculture, it sets a clear goal of gradually increasing the proportion of organic crops planted each year, with a plan to reach over 80% of the total arable land area within ten years. In ecotourism, it develops detailed plans for tourism facility construction and tourism product development. Regarding ecological environment construction, it proposes specific measures such as strengthening forest resource protection and improving water quality. In terms of cultural heritage preservation, it establishes plans to build a folk culture museum and train inheritors of traditional handicrafts.

After the plan was finalized, establishing a regular evaluation mechanism became crucial. Lin Yue organized a dedicated evaluation team, comprised of village committee members, villager representatives, and experts. The team conducts a comprehensive assessment of the village's ecological development every six months. In the first six-month assessment, the team found that although the promotion of organic agriculture had begun, progress was slow for some villagers due to a lack of relevant technology and financial support. Simultaneously, in the development of ecotourism projects, there were issues with lagging construction of tourism facilities and low quality of tourism services. For example, some newly built tourist toilets had poor sanitation, resulting in numerous tourist complaints.

In response to these issues, the evaluation team quickly developed corresponding improvement measures. To address the difficulties in promoting organic agriculture, the village organized organic farming technology training courses, inviting experts to provide free instruction to villagers. A special fund for organic agriculture development was also established, providing villagers with low-interest loans to purchase organic fertilizers, biological pest control equipment, and other supplies. Regarding ecotourism, supervision and management of tourism facility construction were strengthened, and construction standards were raised. Centralized training was also provided to tourism personnel to enhance their service awareness and skills. Following the implementation of these measures, subsequent evaluations showed that organic agriculture was gradually getting on track, with more and more villagers actively participating; tourist satisfaction with ecotourism also increased significantly, and tourism revenue steadily grew.

During the implementation of the long-term plan, the scenes of ecological agriculture work are distinctly different in different seasons. Spring is the sowing season, and villagers move through the fields, busy turning over the soil and sowing organic seeds. Young and strong men wield hoes, softening the soil, while the elderly follow behind, carefully scattering the seeds and then gently covering them with a thin layer of soil. Children are also busy, helping to pass tools along the field edges, their laughter echoing through the fields. In summer, as the crops grow vigorously, villagers are busy weeding, watering, and fertilizing. Under the scorching sun, villagers wear straw hats and carry sprayers to spray organic fertilizer and biological pesticides on the crops. At this time, everyone cooperates; if one family can't handle it all, neighbors will come to help. Autumn is the harvest season, and the whole village is immersed in the joy of harvest. Golden rice, fiery red sorghum, and heavy fruits hang from the branches. The entire village worked together, sickles and baskets in hand, carefully harvesting crops, their faces beaming with happiness. Although there was less farm work in winter, the villagers were still busy, organizing their tools and repairing warehouses in preparation for next year's planting.

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