The forest was planted to reduce desertification and protect Dunhuang from sandstorms. Photo: Weibo
Chinese environmentalists up in arms over forest destroyed to make way for vineyards
- The authorities in Gansu have promised to investigate amid a growing outcry over the loss of the forest near the ancient Silk Road city of Dunhuang
- The site was intended to protect the area from desertification and its loss could trigger ecological catastrophe
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The forest was planted to reduce desertification and protect Dunhuang from sandstorms. Photo: Weibo