As the seeds of ecological protection are sown in the village by the spring breeze of education, gradually taking root and sprouting, Lin Yue deeply understands that the full participation of the entire village community is the solid soil for the tree of ecological protection to grow strong and flourish. Every villager is a guardian of this land, and their combined strength will build an unbreakable ecological defense line, ensuring that the village's ecological environment remains vibrant and healthy.
Standing in the village square, Lin Yue gazed at the familiar plants and trees, her heart filled with boundless emotion and determination. She decided to convene a mobilization meeting for all the villagers on ecological protection. That day, sunlight streamed into the square, and villagers arrived from all directions, some filled with curiosity, others with anticipation. Lin Yue stood on the makeshift platform, her eyes firm and bright. She cleared her throat and began her passionate speech: "Dear fellow villagers, our village is a treasure bestowed upon us by nature. The clear streams, the dense forests, and the fertile fields are the home upon which our ancestors have depended for survival. Now, with the development of the village, we face unprecedented challenges, and the protection of the ecological environment is of paramount importance." Her voice echoed in the square. The villagers listened quietly, some nodding slightly, others lost in thought.
After the speech, Lin Yue proposed the establishment of an ecological protection group. Unexpectedly, the villagers responded enthusiastically, with many raising their hands to sign up. Soon, an ecological protection group composed of villagers of all ages and from diverse family backgrounds was formed. Among them were experienced farmers who knew the nature of the land and the growth patterns of crops; energetic young men who were willing to contribute to the village's ecological protection; and skillful women who expressed their willingness to play a role in ecological handicrafts and promotional activities. At the group's first meeting, everyone sat together, discussing how to carry out ecological protection work. An elderly farmer spoke first: "The river in our village used to be crystal clear. Although it's not as dirty now, there's still a lot of garbage. I think we should start by cleaning up the riverbed." His words were unanimously agreed upon.
Thus, a large-scale river cleanup operation was launched. On the day of the operation, villagers arrived at the riverbank early, armed with tools: some with long-handled nets, some with trash cans, and others with shovels. Everyone had a clear division of labor and worked together seamlessly. The young men took on the most arduous task of dredging the trash, standing on the riverbank, extending their nets to scoop up plastic bags, bottles, and other garbage floating on the surface. The older farmers directed the cleanup from the bank, telling the young men where the trash was most concentrated and needed to be focused on. The women were also busy, carefully searching the riverside grass for discarded cigarette butts, waste paper, and other small pieces of trash, sorting and organizing the collected garbage. Children joined in, passing tools and cheering on the adults. With everyone's combined efforts, the previously trash-filled river gradually regained its clarity. It is estimated that the cleanup operation removed several tons of various types of garbage, significantly improving the water quality and leading to a gradual increase in aquatic life.
In addition to river dredging, the ecological protection team also formulated a series of village rules and regulations. During the formulation process, villagers engaged in heated discussions. Some villagers suggested imposing fines for littering to serve as a deterrent; others believed that livestock management should be strengthened to prevent them from roaming freely in the village and damaging the environment. After numerous discussions and revisions, a detailed and practical set of village rules and regulations was finally created. These rules stipulate that villagers must consciously sort their household waste and dispose of it in designated trash cans; littering and dumping sewage in natural areas such as rivers and forests are prohibited; livestock must be kept in enclosures and cannot be allowed to roam freely in village public areas; and during busy farming seasons, the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides should be minimized to protect soil and water sources. To ensure the effective implementation of these village rules and regulations, the ecological protection team also established a supervision group, composed of several responsible villagers. They patrol the village daily, promptly dissuading and correcting any violations of the rules and regulations.
The ecological protection efforts have brought many interesting changes to the lives of villagers. Previously, many villagers habitually dumped their sewage indiscriminately in their yards; now, everyone consciously pours their sewage into designated collection bins for centralized treatment. Grandpa Zhang, who used to let his chickens roam freely outside his yard, causing damage to neighbors' plants and leaving droppings on the village roads, has built a spacious coop for them since the village rules were implemented. He said with a smile, "We can't sacrifice the village environment for our own convenience. Now that the chickens are kept in the coop, the yard is cleaner, the village is tidier, and everyone is happy." Some villagers have also begun to try using organic fertilizers and biological pest control methods during busy farming seasons. Aunt Li's orchard used to rely heavily on chemical fertilizers and pesticides to ensure yields; since attending ecological agriculture training, she has started using homemade organic fertilizers, such as fermented chicken manure and compost, and has also placed natural predators of pests, such as ladybugs, in the orchard. As a result, the fruit yield in the orchard not only did not decrease, but it became even sweeter and more delicious, and more popular in the market.
Throughout this process, Lin Yue stood shoulder to shoulder with the villagers. She visited their homes, sharing her experiences and insights on ecological protection. On one occasion, she visited Brother Wang's house and saw that his yard was full of various flowers and plants, but his watering method was wasteful. Lin Yue patiently introduced Brother Wang to some water-saving methods, such as drip irrigation and sprinkler irrigation, and helped him install a simple drip irrigation system in his yard. Brother Wang gratefully said, "Lin Yue, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known that my watering method was so wasteful. Now it's much better; it saves water and makes the flowers and plants grow better." Lin Yue also organized a series of ecological protection knowledge competitions and cultural performances to raise the villagers' awareness of ecological protection in an entertaining and educational way.
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