Ecologic Service, Economic Benefits, and Sustainability of the Man-Made Ecosystem in the Taklamakan Desert

The longest artificial highway shelterbelt flowing across the Taklamakan desert was conducted in 2005. To ensure sustainable development of and shelterbelts, scholars have carried out a large number studies on since 1991. This review is based 30-year monitoring program from 1991 to 2021. We find that, with increase age, some ecological economic benefits gradually appear, such as saving transportation cost, promoting Southern Xinjiang, improving sandy soil microenvironment, increasing biodiversity. In meanwhile, adverse phenomena also exist, high maintenance costs, decrease water tables because irrigation, threats protected species, pollution pumping oil wells, potential damage burying sand dunes move forward. view these problems, suggestions are follows. First, science-policy sections both UNFCCC UNCCD should pay special attention providing research-based guidance for international cooperation coordination. Second, China government provide necessary funding establish 27th observation research station long-term slow down pace construction allow time develop strategies that minimize impact wild animals. Third, it apply solar photovoltaic power well irrigation industry development. Fourth, sand-blocking belt 10 m width away outside upwind can be laid every five years sand-buried roads. short, inter-agency collaboration coordination essential ensuring success management Desert man-made ecosystem.