From: Yussif Ibrahim
GNA Special Correspondent in Ningxia, China
Ningxia, China, Sept. 19 GNA – Nestled within the Baijitan National Nature Reserve in Lingwu, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, the Ningxia Deer Camp offers visitors an unforgettable opportunity to interact closely with deer in a lush, well-maintained garden setting.
Under the stewardship of the Ningxia Forestry Bureau, the camp is home to gentle mammals, whose presence adds charm and character to the landscape.
Guests are supplied with slices of carrots by camp staff, allowing for friendly encounters as the deer approach and linger as long as they are fed, creating memorable moments.
The grounds are landscaped, with shading trees, cool breezes, and open spaces that allow the animals to roam freely.
Recreational facilities ensure that both adults and children can enjoy their time—whether feeding deer, wandering garden paths, or simply relaxing in nature amid peaceful surroundings.
This facility is part of the greater Baijitan National Nature Reserve, an expansive area being restored by the Baijitan National Anti-desertification Centre.
Through years of sustained ecological work, it has transformed from a barren land threatened by desert expansion into a thriving reserve, offering not just natural beauty but also contributing to ecological protection and local sustainable development.
The Baijitan Reserve covers approximately 81,800 hectares in Lingwu, Ningxia, bordering the Maowusu Desert, one of China’s major deserts.
Since the 1950s, the Maowusu Desert had been encroaching on farmland and settlements, causing environmental and socioeconomic distress.
Over decades, Baijitan has spearheaded afforestation and land-stabilisation measures, including planting resilient tree and shrub species, constructing straw “checkerboards” to fix shifting sand dunes, and restoring soil.
In recent years, more than 45,300 hectares (about 680,000 mu) have been converted into forest or green cover.
The conversion of part of the reserve into a deer habitat underscores China’s commitment to combating desertification and promoting ecological restoration.
GNA
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/George-Ramsey Benamba