The conversation just now fell clearly into Lu Qingyang's ears.
He did not rush to refute, nor did he put on airs as a captain.
He walked over to Dagang and the others, squatted down as well, and took out a box of good cigarettes he brought from Beijing from his pocket and distributed them around.
"Captain Wang." Lu Qingyang's eyes also turned to the continuous mountains hidden in the twilight.
"I have climbed this land, too. I know the paths in the land, the tracks of wild animals, which valleys have deer drinking water, which forests are the dens of wild boars... There are ways and skills here, and they are all the hard work of your generations."
After these words were spoken, the expressions of Dagang and others relaxed slightly.
Lu Qingyang shouted slogans and denied their past and abilities, which made them feel better.
"Your skills were rewarded by the old master and taught by the God. You can throw them away if you want."
Lu Qingyang changed the subject and his tone became serious, "Who said that asking everyone to put down their guns means giving up this skill? Is it because I value your hunting skills?"
He looked around, his eyes sparkling: "On the contrary! It is because you are too familiar with this forest and know the habits of the birds and animals in it that I need your skills! And they are great skills!"
Dagang was stunned for a moment, then looked up at Lu Qingyang: "What...what do you mean?"
Everyone pricked up their ears.
Lu Qingyang pointed to the direction of the newly selected forest test field in the distance:
"Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng are precious. What kind of environment do they like? What are they afraid of? How do you prevent insects? Will wild animals harm them?"
He then pointed in the direction of the planned orchard by the stream:
"Blueberries are ripening. What are we most afraid of? Wild finches, wild rabbits, and wild boars! What can we do to prevent them? Can we prevent them from harming protected animals and effectively drive them away?"
The series of questions he raised were all real difficulties he faced.
"Who in the village knows the forest best? Who knows the habits of these things best? Which birds crave fruits? Which month wild boars spawn? Who has the most experience in driving away or scaring away these pests without any trouble?"
Lu Qingyang raised his voice a little: "Apart from the old master of your hunting team, who else could it be?!"
Dagang and the others' eyes suddenly lit up! That's right! Protecting the forest, driving away birds and animals, looking after the medicinal garden and orchard... This is exactly what they need to have this kind of all-knowing ability? !
Lu Qingyang noticed the change in their expressions and continued to ignite their enthusiasm:
"Once our medicinal orchards and orchards are big enough, I want to set up a special forest ecological care and rare medicinal material cultivation team. You will be the core! Your mission is much more important than hunting!"
"It's not that you are prohibited from hunting, but your focus needs to be shifted. You need to take good care of the gold nuggets we have planted. You need to use old and new methods to drive away the stealing birds and beasts, prevent wild boars from destroying the fields, and even record the impact of forest climate change, water and soil conditions on the growth of medicinal herbs... Without the vision and skills of you old hunters, who can do this job?"
In fact, this has been Lu Qingyang's plan for this place for many years.
"But... Captain Lu," Wang Dagang's voice was obviously not so resistant, but rather a little cautious after being excited, "Then... what about the rest of our hunting team? Can we all go to the forest? And how do we calculate the work points after hunting?"
Lu Qingyang smiled. This was the most practical question:
"The policies will change a lot in the future, but I can say one thing: I guarantee you will be satisfied with my current arrangements!"
"As for game..." Lu Qingyang blinked and lowered his voice, "We should use forest resources reasonably. Wild boars are a nuisance to crops and medicinal fields, so we should eliminate them! Too many pheasants and rabbits affect the ecological balance. We should capture some of them in a planned way to improve the food or exchange them for other things. We can control the number and make sustainable use of them! But the general policy is - from now on, hunting is no longer the main business, but a part of protecting, guarding and utilizing ecological resources!"
These words completely dispelled the doubts of Dagang and the others.
The identity problem has been solved, the livelihood problem has been secured, and the way to satisfy cravings has been completely cut off, and it has even become more noble!
This is also to allow them to adapt to this change in advance and start planning in advance.
Several educated youth agreed with his idea, especially Sun Xiangqian, but they also had some concerns.
"I remember that our production team was responsible for logging tasks allocated by the higher authorities, and there were hard targets every year. Now, in addition to paying public grain, timber is also an important centrally purchased material. We vigorously develop the forest economy and carry out conservation, which is a step to take back the hand.
But logging... requires external help. How can we coordinate the time, manpower, and energy of the two? What if there is a conflict? "
Lu Qingyang shook his head: "I said we should develop forest economy and ecological protection, but I never said that the trees that should be cut should be cut! The production team's logging tasks must be completed with quality and quantity! This is related to the construction of the country, and it is also our current responsibility!"
"But we need to be smart and have a long-term vision!"
"In the past, when we cut down trees, we would pick the big, straight, and good ones, and cut them down fiercely. After we cut down a piece, we would move on, leaving behind white stumps and bare trees. Over the years, the good forests became thinner and thinner, and the soil and water became worse and worse. There was more rain, but more floods! This is called killing the chicken to get the eggs! We only care about the bowl of rice in front of us, but we ruin the pot of soup for future generations!"
Wang Shun nodded repeatedly: "That makes sense, that makes sense."
"When I say we need a new approach, I mean not to stop cutting trees, but to change the way we cut trees and the way we deal with them afterwards!"
"First of all, felling trees must be planned! We need to implement a rotational felling system!" He pointed his finger at the forest in the distance, "Divide the forest into many areas, fell this area this year, fell that area next year... Cut trees in a planned way! Let the trees that haven't grown up continue to grow! Let the felled trees have time to recuperate!"
"Secondly, the chopped-off heads can never be left uncultivated as they were in the past!"
His voice rose. "After felling the trees, the stumps and branches left behind must be cleaned up! More importantly - immediately! Right now! Plant trees where they should be planted! Cut down the big ones and replace them with new ones, cut down the old ones and grow new seedlings! This is called "new to replace old, sustainable benefits!"
"Previous generations cut down trees to leave seeds, and later generations suffer and drink the north wind! Previous generations planted trees, and later generations were left cool, but the green grass and clear water will last forever! We, the people of Liuxi Brigade, must have a long-term vision! We can't just do things that will destroy our descendants, we must do great things that will benefit future generations!"
"So," Lu Qingyang concluded, looking at everyone.
“The logging team’s mission remains the same, and they must even be more careful with their budgets to improve efficiency!
But while cutting down trees, our production team has to take on another burden - to set up a special afforestation and forest protection team!
Responsible for the planning of rotational felling areas, timely cleaning of felled land and afforestation and renewal!
Captain Wang's hunting team was incorporated into this team, which was responsible for the protection of medicinal materials under the forest and for protecting the newly planted young forests from damage by animals!
The newly planted forest is also the site of our fruit forest base! Planting trees, conserving land and protecting forests are all in one! "
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