綠水青山，新時代中國的非凡面孔

康思墨（Massimo Carrante，意大利），中央廣播電視總臺意大利語部專家。從小就被中國漢字吸引，進而對中國產生了濃厚的興趣：“一個創造了如此美妙的書寫方式的地方絕對是非凡卓越的。”

我從小就被中國這個偉大而非凡的國家吸引，并且很長一段時間以來，我都感到與之有著神秘而不可分的關系。如今，我在北京已經生活了十年，在這期間我見證了中國的非凡發展，尤其是在保護生態環境方面取得的進步。在中央廣播電視總臺意大利語部工作的這些年中，多次出差讓我獲得了寶貴的機會走訪中國的許多地方。從東北三省到南方地區，每一次出差，我都能注意到堅定踏上生態保護之路的中國所付出的努力以及獲得的成果。

近年來，我有機會到訪了許多綠水青山清晰可見的地方，特別是南方地區，它們不僅以古老的文化和豐富的美食而聞名，而且還以隨處可見的茂盛的植物而著稱，甚至在廣州、福州和廈門等許多城市的橋梁和立交橋上，那強烈的綠色，似乎給予了金屬和混凝土建筑生命氣息。

對于有著良好氣候條件的南方省份來說，擁有大量的植被不是件難事，不像北方地區受制于相對較差的天氣條件。但直到今天，當我試圖回想起在中國這些年里欣賞到的最美麗、最令人回味的畫面之一時，我就會閉上眼睛，讓思緒飄向塞罕壩國家森林公園，那里的草場、一望無際的林海和絕美的濕地。我記得我是從一個小鎮坐了大約兩個小時的公交車到達這個地方的。透過車窗，我欣賞到了被山丘圍繞、云杉和白樺樹干點綴其中的耕地景觀，這讓我對即將要到達的國家森林公園的美景充滿了期待。

塞罕壩國家森林公園位于中國河北省最北部，與內蒙古高原地區的渾善達克沙地南部接壤。它的特別之處在于，這里矗立著世界上最大的人造森林。憑借著人們數十年如一日的工作、在此付出的耐心和奉獻精神，大片森林得以在沙漠中年復一年地生長，塞罕壩人為建設更美麗的國家和為子孫后代創造更宜居的環境作出了杰出貢獻。塞罕壩國家森林公園素有“水的源頭、云的故鄉、花的世界、樹的海洋和鳥的天堂”之美譽，充分體現了中國的生態奇跡。對于游客尤其是外國人來說，難以想象這一充滿生機的公園50多年前是黃沙遮天蔽日，連給鳥兒們提供棲息之地的樹木都沒有。在塞罕壩之行中我了解到，1962年設立的塞罕壩機械林場，目的在于減少春季困擾華北地區的沙塵暴。同年，來自中國18個省份的369名年輕人集結于此，開始了在高原沙地上植樹造林的艱苦工作。

參觀期間，我遇到了塞罕壩國家森林公園的負責人王立軍先生。他跟我們講述了促使他為國家公園工作的一些有趣細節：首先，他想追隨自己父母的腳步，他們都是林場老一輩的工作者；其次，他希望從事一份在他看來有使命感的工作。王立軍還告訴我們，塞罕壩有九座瞭望塔，護林員在這些塔上使用雙筒望遠鏡年復一年地每隔15分鐘就觀測一次森林以防火情。塞罕壩機械林場成立60年來，超過20戶人家接管過這些瞭望塔，在這期間從未發生過任何火災。

塞罕壩除擁有世界上面積最大的人工森林之外，在這里人們還可以體驗富有特色的當地美食，比如酸菜莜面、鐵鍋燉魚和金蓮花茶，展現了當地居民與土地和自然的緊密聯系。

在參觀過程中，我還去到了其他同樣具有特別之處的地方，例如七星湖，這是一處保存完好的濕地，為各種鳥類提供棲息的場所，并向參觀者展現了一派寧靜而秀麗的景色。在前往公園其他地方參觀的過程中，有一個特別之處也吸引了我的目光：地平線上矗立著大量的風力渦輪機，它們毫無違和地與周邊風景融為一體，見證了中國在使用可再生能源上付出的越來越多的努力。

閉上眼睛，我就會回想起記憶里那些依然色彩斑斕的畫面，如今再睜眼，我看到了中國——這個我曾經生活過、至今仍在此居住的、對我來說具有特殊意義的地方——正堅定自信地走著自己的路，一手握著輝煌的過去，另一手握著充滿新機遇的未來。

I have been fascinated by the beautiful and extraordinary country of China ever since I was a child.I felt a mysterious and inseparable relationship with this country for the longest time.I have lived in Beijing for ten years,during which time I have witnessed China’s extraordinary development,especially the progress made in protecting the environment.While working in the Italian Department of China Media Group,I took business trips to many beautiful places in China.From the three northeastern provinces to the southern regions,I noticed China’s increasing efforts to protect the country’s environment.

In recent years,I have had the opportunity to visit many places with clear water and green mountains.The southern regions are famous for their ancient culture and rich cuisine.They are also renowned for their lush plants that can be seen everywhere.Some plants can even be found on bridges and under overpasses.In addition,many cities,such as Guangzhou,Fuzhou,and Xiamen,have a lovely green color due to nature intermingling with metal and concrete.

It is not tricky for southern provinces with suitable climate conditions to have a large amount of vegetation,unlike northern regions that are subject to relatively poor weather conditions.But to this day,when I try to recall one of the most beautiful and evocative images I have enjoyed during my years in China,I close my eyes and let my mind wander to Saihanba National Forest Park.The park contains beautiful grasslands,endless forests,and magniflcent wetlands.I remember arriving at this place after taking a bus from a small town for about two hours.Watching through the bus window,I admired the landscape of cultivated hills dotted with spruce and birch trunks.The sight made me look forward to the beauty of the national forest park where I was about to arrive.

Saihanba National Forest Park is located in the northernmost part of Hebei Province,China,bordering on the southern part of the Hunshandake Sandy Land in the Inner Mongolia Plateau.What makes it unique is that it is home to the largest artiflcial forest in the world.Thanks to the people’s decades of work,patience,and dedication,the extensive forest grew year after year in the middle of a desert.As a result,the Saihanba people have created beautiful countryside and livable places for future generations.Furthermore,they made an outstanding contribution to the environment.Saihanba National Forest Park is “the source of water,the hometown of clouds,the world of flowers,the ocean of trees,and the paradise of birds.”It fully embodies China’s ecological miracle.For tourists,especially foreigners,it is hard to imagine that this vibrant park was covered by yellow sand more than 50 years ago,and there were no trees to provide bird habitats.During my trip to Saihanba,I learned that the Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm was established in 1962 to reduce the sandstorms that plague North China in the spring.In the same year,369 young people from 18 provinces in China gathered here and started the hard work of planting trees on the sandy plateau.

During the visit,I met Mr.Wang Lijun,the person in charge of Saihanba National Forest Park.He told us some exciting details about what motivated him to work for the national park: First,he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his parents,who were older workers on the forest farm.Wang Lijun also told us that there are nine watchtowers in Saihanba,and forest rangers use binoculars from these towers to observe the forest every 15 minutes.Year after year,the ranges watch diligently to prevent flre.In the 60 years since the establishment of Saihanba Mechanical Forest Farm,more than 20 families have taken care of these watchtowers,and there has never been any flre during this period.

In addition to having the largest artiflcial forest in the world,Saihanba also offers unique local delicacies,such as sauerkraut noodles,stewed flsh in an iron pot,and nasturtium tea,which show the closeness between residents and the land.

During the visit,I also visited other equally unique places,such as Qixing Lake,which is a well-preserved wetland.It provides a habitat for various birds and presents a peaceful environment to visitors with beautiful scenery.While visiting other parts of the park,something special also caught my eye:many wind turbines stand on the horizon and blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.Thus,I witnessed China’s use of renewable energy.

When I close my eyes,I will recall those still colorful pictures in my memory.But,now I open my eyes again,and I see Chinaa country that I have lived in and is still living here,which has special meaning to me.The place-is walking its path flrmly and confldently,holding a glorious past in one hand and a future full of new opportunities in the other.