In the process of building an ecological home, ecological protection strategies to cope with natural disasters are also crucial. The village is located in a mountainous area and faces the threats of floods and droughts. To address flooding, Lin Yue organized the villagers to build several ecological retaining dams upstream of the stream. These dams, constructed using environmentally friendly materials and natural stones, not only intercept floodwaters during the rainy season, slowing the water flow and reducing the impact on the village, but also store a certain amount of water for irrigation and replenishing the stream. For example, during a heavy rainstorm, these dams effectively intercepted upstream floodwaters, reducing the affected area of the village by approximately 70% compared to previous years.
To cope with drought, villagers built rainwater harvesting ponds and drip irrigation systems in their fields. The rainwater harvesting ponds collect large amounts of rainwater during the rainy season and store it for use during droughts. The drip irrigation systems precisely deliver water to the roots of crops, reducing evaporation and waste. At the same time, villagers also planted a large number of drought-resistant plants, such as cacti and agave, which can survive in arid environments and have some economic value. During a severe drought, the village successfully protected the growth of most crops through these ecological protection measures, keeping agricultural yield losses to within 20%.
Through the joint construction and sharing of an ecological home, the village's cohesion and centripetal force have reached unprecedented heights. While enjoying the wonderful life brought by the ecological home, the villagers also actively contribute their efforts to the future development of the village. They deeply understand that only through continuous efforts can the village's ecological home become more sustainable and prosperous.
As evening fell, the setting sun cast its golden rays upon the ecological and cultural square, where villagers gathered. Some performed self-composed and self-directed cultural programs on the stage, others shared their recent reading experiences in front of the library, and still others strolled and chatted along the stream. Children laughed and played in the square, while the elderly sat on benches, their faces beaming with happiness. Lin Yue stood among the crowd, gazing at this harmonious and beautiful scene, her heart filled with hope for the future. She knew that the road to building an ecological home for the village was still long, but as long as all the villagers worked together, they would surely create an even brighter and more glorious tomorrow.
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