Liu Hanhu, Shi Yong, Wei Tao

(Upper and Middle Yellow River Bureau, YRCC, Xi¡¯an 710021, China)

[Abstract] Harnessing of 176 small watersheds has been initiated in succession during theperiod of the Tenth Five-Year Plan for the Yellow River soil and water conservation ecological project, and 1959.01km² of soil and water loss area has been under primary control. A batch of characteristic modal watersheds has been set up, and remarkable ecological, social and economic benefits have been obtained. Rich experiences have been accumulated in early stage works, project management, mechanism innovation, scientific application, and industry restructuring, setting a good example for soil and water conservation ecological construction on Loess Plateau.

[Key words] Soil and Water Conservation; Ecological Project; Small Watershed; the Yellow River