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The idea of relocating to a different place and establishing a forest protected area on the original site immediately took root in He Zhou's mind.
It was a far-fetched idea, but he really wanted to give it a try.
He is very clear that the issue of Madam Ma's Camp in Dongxin Township cannot be easily solved by building a reservoir and dam. The core issue is that the local terrain is too high!
Even if the reservoir is built and the dam is constructed, the problem cannot be fundamentally solved. Taking the rainfall in Yongxing last year as an example, even if the reservoir is repaired and the dam is built, it may not completely solve the problem of insufficient water for agricultural irrigation.
"relocation to a different place?"
Oid Qu raised an eyebrow, shocked by He Zhou's wild imagination.
"However, Director, relocation to a different place is not that simple," He Zhou nodded earnestly.
Relocation is indeed a major project. The core issues are where to relocate, who will bear the costs of the relocation process, and how the livelihood of the common people will be resolved after the relocation.
First, we need to allocate a piece of land, and then we need to solve the housing, education, and medical issues for the relocated people. After the relocation, we also need to help the common people find a way to make a living.
This is a complex matter, and I estimate that from decision-making to implementation, it will take at least three to five years.
In comparison, the issue of establishing a forest protected area is not as important after all, as people should always come first. It's just that in this issue, putting people first and protecting forest resources and biodiversity are not in conflict.
"However, if we allow Dongxin Township to build Madam Ma's Camp reservoir, I'm afraid that in just a few years, the biodiversity in Yongxing will sharply decline. Will all our efforts to combat smuggling, hunting, and trading of rare wildlife be in vain?" He Zhou said, touching his chin with some reluctance.
This Dongxin Township has really given him a big problem!
There is no doubt that Dongxin Township is located upstream of the water source. The mountain spring flows down slowly along the cliffs, passing through the jungle and wilderness, nurturing the mountain ranges and several nearby villages.
If a reservoir is to be built upstream to construct a dam, then the vegetation and wildlife in the mountains will undoubtedly starve to death due to the lack of water sources. Several years later, it is possible that the mountains will all be bald, and the ecosystem will suffer enormous damage.
Moreover, it may bring new problems and cause difficulties for the downstream people to use water. This is simply a temporary solution that does not address the root cause.
"However, this is the decision of the county government, which is different from the previous two times. The county will not back down," Oid Qu urged.
The current decision has been the result of multiple meetings and discussions within the county government, and it is not just the decision of County Magistrate Wang, but has been approved by the entire leadership team.
Protecting forestry resources and biodiversity is indeed very important, but we can't ignore the well-being of over 20,000 common people in Dongxin Township, can we? The idea of relocation to a different place may have been considered by the county, but ultimately it was not pursued.
The most crucial issue is the excessive financial pressure.
The thoughts of the common people are very simple, that is, originally we could still grit our teeth and survive in our original place. Now the government is asking us to move away from the place where we have lived for generations. Leaving aside the emotional attachment to our homeland, just the relocation process itself causes them to face difficulties in life and fall into extreme poverty. Shouldn't they be appropriately compensated for the relocation?
Otherwise, they wouldn't have a good life and would probably be worn out first!
In addition, after relocation, farmers lose the land they rely on for survival. How will they solve the problem of livelihood?
Naive people always think that if they don't have land, they can just go work, but the reality is that in this day and age, even hardworking young people find it very difficult to find a job.
Nowadays, including the factories in coastal areas, there are not many, and there is no common labor shortage seen in later generations. Often, job postings are just put up at the factory gate, and within half an hour, they are already filled.
Some retired and idle elderly people in the area almost stare at the major factories every day. Once there is an opportunity, they immediately call their family members to apply for the job.
It can be said that without any connections, it is not easy for farmers to find a job in the city, even if it means working in a factory for more than ten hours, working on a construction site, being a waiter, or doing heavy manual labor. It is difficult to sell their youth, and sometimes they have to rely on relationships and spend money to find a way.
Even if you do find a job, in this day and age, bosses often delay paying your salary until the end of the year in order to maximize their profits. At most, they may allow you to advance a small amount for personal living expenses. If you don't work for a full year, you probably won't get paid.
If you encounter an unscrupulous boss who disappears at the end of the year, it basically means you've worked hard for a year for nothing, without earning a single penny, and there's no way to claim your wages.
He Zhou nodded in agreement, "For such a major decision like relocation to a different place, even if it's just a county, one cannot make the decision lightly."
Money isn't everything, but without money, one can't do anything.
The reality is that Yongxing County's finances cannot afford such a large expenditure, even with financial subsidies from the Linzhou municipal government. How many can they really subsidize? Perhaps they should seek assistance from the provincial government?
No matter if it's the relocation to a different place plan or the issue of designating a forest protected area.
In the matter of designating a forest protected area, He Zhou is unclear about who is in charge of this matter. Anyway, he submitted the report to the urban area, and then the urban area quickly returned the report, stating insufficient jurisdiction and suggesting to report to the Provincial Department.
"I am willing to help you."
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