Current situation and restoration strategy of ecological function of water supply area in Maqu County

The grazing capacity was excessive in important water supply area of Maqu County. In the area the grassland was degrading, the land was deserting, the function of water conservation was deteriorating and the wetland was shrinking. The management measures for solving the problems mentioned above were diminishing human and animal activities, raising grass and planting trees. After implementing the policies, we may control land desertification, restore grassland vegetation and finally, we may resume the ability of water conservation and ecological function of water supply of the area in Maqu County.