Battle goes on to save Bayanbulak Grasslands

XI'AN: The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is continuing with efforts to save the Bayanbulak Grasslands, China's second biggest.

"The project will be completed within three years. More than 6,000 people and 1.39 million sheep will eventually be moved out," Huo Chuangong, deputy director of the agricultural administration bureau of Beyinguoleng Mongolian autonomous prefecture, told China Daily yesterday.

Bayanbulak has been hit by drought, excessive sheep grazing and locust plagues, he said.