Desert turns into oasis: Man plants 50,000 trees in 15 years in N China

Chinese man plants 50,000 trees in 15 years, turning barren land on the edge of China's third largest desert into an oasis.
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[@Teppi9076]

These are the kind of people that should be honored at prime time award ceremonies, instead of self worshiping celebrities.

[@chrisdaldy-rowe4978]

Yes i agree... people like these probably wouldnt even accept the awards though because they just want to be left alone to do their thing lol.... these people are better than any rich people who only care about others except themselves.

[@weatherdevil9029]

always someone else.... always. Be the change, or belt up. Sayin it like it ism, and you darn well know it.

[@ogbsoffgrid.3683]

I couldnt agree more.

[@marykoshy9299]

Teppi9076 very true. we are worshipping the wrong people. these are the true unsung heroes

[@ryanardan09]

So true.

[@losnamazzottino6188]

This couple might live a frugal life, but their souls are big and rich and this is true happiness.

[@Gustav4]

I dont see any sign of the desert not taking over here. There is a lot of bare soil and erosion because of this. Look at it this way, why is it that new plants can not grow to replace old dying trees by them self? That is the real problem. This is because the ecosystem is missing some vital parts that are the foundation for trees to thrive. Unless these are addressed, there will always be desert here. The missing parts are grazing animals and grasses. This environment is what we call a brittle environment and grasses are a vital part of the ecosystem here, and for grasses to thrive, you need grazing animals. SO it starts with replacing these missing parts, animals, and then grasses will return, and then the trees have a good foundation to grow. Sadly these great people are not aware of this and will therefor not be successful in there honorable task. Since there is no natural grazing animals today, we can mimic their services with livestock and hopefully one day the natural grazing animals will return to keep it healthy.

[@mikestains1655]

What a lovely elderly couple, not only have the trees bound the sand, it has bound their love for one another. Inspirational!

[@loshanrai2894]

To plant a saxual sapling in a desert ... such a determination and patience they have... salute to lovely dedicated couple

[@Bhalforii]

Demonitized for saxual content

[@Gustav4]

I dont see any sign of the desert not taking over here. There is a lot of bare soil and erosion because of this. Look at it this way, why is it that new plants can not grow to replace old dying trees by them self? That is the real problem. This is because the ecosystem is missing some vital parts that are the foundation for trees to thrive. Unless these are addressed, there will always be desert here. The missing parts are grazing animals and grasses. This environment is what we call a brittle environment and grasses are a vital part of the ecosystem here, and for grasses to thrive, you need grazing animals. SO it starts with replacing these missing parts, animals, and then grasses will return, and then the trees have a good foundation to grow. Sadly these great people are not aware of this and will therefor not be successful in there honorable task. Since there is no natural grazing animals today, we can mimic their services with livestock and hopefully one day the natural grazing animals will return to keep it healthy.

[@saltystone103]

If only Bill Gates and a few like him had the stamina to help our desert instead of messing around with things he knows nothing about. This wouldn't be hard.

[@roydamanna]

"those people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are usaly the ones who actually change the world"

[@newnamesameperson397]

Says no one ever

[@fallenslave6684]

How did this man change the world?

[@appletherapy3492]

had a gay name, i changed it I mean. These people are thinking small and aren’t doing anything special, but people like Thomas Edison and the Wright brothers were considered nuts at their time and made a massive change.

[@KGopidas]

That is the power of human mind and brains

[@jenojaemin1730]

amen

[@fauxmanchu8094]

Ecological heroes. Amazing couple.

[@ankanhalder8341]

Faux Manchu well said

[@markfox1545]

Faux Manchu not ecological heroes - this is a naturally occurring desert. It could be argued that they're interfering with nature.

[@lewiswaller9804]

They are messing with the climate, the water that would have been evaporated would have rained in another location, now that location will have draughts

[@RR-mp7hw]

They are well-intentioned, but it is not ecological heroism if the landscape they are creating is not sustainable.

[@tiiatanner7616]

I wish there were more people like them.

[@alfriedar]

They bring tears to my eyes because they love the earth so much I wish so many would rise up and help them all right there in their own country

[@croitor2009]

I got teary eyed too

[@_angelique9267]

Wow, this elderly couple planted 50,000 trees in the desert with Hand Bottled Water?! Incredible determination, without any assistance... They should be recognized & honoured with an award for helping Planet Earth. Kudos & respects! 👍👍👏👏🙏🙏🌈✨

[@dextergalang9396]

This is the best example of a *HERO*

[@Genericperson658]

Dexter galang and a *HEROINE* or a *COUPLE*

[@LorraineHatrix]

Hero's not singular. What an amazing couple. So inspirational. They have left a legacy. ... I love them.

[@LorraineHatrix]

Sparka J They devoted there lives to a better world, corrected what man has done to the earth....May I ask, What have you done this week?........................Still waiting.

[@godisgreat7058]

@Sparka J Did you like your own comment, wow that's sad.

[@akmalazmi8530]

An unsung heroes, we need more like them

[@wasimjaan3300]

I dnt know why they are not given noble prizes???? They deserve it

[@Synnerization]

Nobel for planting some trees? Tell your owner Xi that you owe him his 50 cents back.

[@ExtremeBogom]

Nobel Prizes are normally given out for some type of discovery. It has absolutely nothing to do with ethnicity despite what some idiots here are saying. In other words; as great and truly beneficial as this tree planting has been, it is not a discovery.

[@pascalott4558]

Darsh Is here that is bullshit. especially in the fields of science

[@shaidnawaz8222]

M Wasim pervez Jaan it's always given to useless people corrupted with dangerous agendas

[@soothingmoments2139]

because they are not the presidents of the USA who had secret service to protect them

[@ankur313]

I can't think of many others who are deserving of the next Nobel Peace Prize or the Tyler Prize or the Champions of the Earth award !! Salute to this couple !!!

[@kellylestig4941]

I am totally impressed, this couple is doing such a great thing and making a big difference, too bad more people aren't like that, God bless you both, and thank you

[@mchlbk]

God is fiction.

[@Pinkui]

Too bad that we are not like that

[@IDCBTW-dm5zn]

@@Pinkui Facts cause not everyone wants to do that Lol

[@molybdaen11]

@@mchlbk It doesn't matter if God exist or not, it is useful to believe for emotional stability.

[@rawdog42]

I worked as a tree-planter for 12 years in British Columbia , Canada in the '80s/'90s.During that time I planted approx. 250,000 trees. At the time I was just doing it for the money. But now, looking back , I realize I truly did something for the Planet. Feels good.

[@hoseadavit3422]

So what tree do you usually plant?

[@fishfishing2628]

weed?😁😁😁

[@phantom7958]

Im grateful there are people like you

[@capicuaaa]

That's beautiful. What a wonderful contribution! It must be a great feeling of giving back and having done something truly meaningful.

[@jonathanbrooks917]

I planted trees for one summer, it's a very very difficult job!!! It kills your lower back lol. I'm surprised anyone could last 12 years. Good Job!!!

[@damodarpandey4682]

wow hats off to them I have no any word to say ...beautiful couple with vast thinking..

[@LorraineHatrix]

I so hope that the work will go on after their passing. I would make sure the new Forrest be named in their honor. I wish I had saved the earth in some way.

[@fredgardiner6734]

Just when you're finally old enough to know what you want to do with your life, you have to put up with your children trying to talk you out of it.

[@carlysheree3130]

Lol

[@GensSancta]

Quite right. The minute they move them away from there, they will die and the trees along with them. It must be difficult to have them refuse your help, especially in the case of the mother's health. But they should understand that their parents have found the one thing that keeps them going, and just let them be.

[@judykraska400]

@@GensSancta 💯❤️

[@KushiKush]

If the children really cared they would make sure the parents house is fixed up and that the mom has everything she needs

[@michelifig6356]

@@KushiKush they probably do help, this project has cost them thousands, and vehicle replacements. Or were they wealthy self funded retirees?

[@itzzzsss]

Those people are heroes. Not sports people who make millions of dollars playing games

[@nguyenthanhhai6725]

There should be a sport called "plant tree"

[@sundharkumar5203]

True

[@HiddenAgendas]

Imagine if we played those sports play to plant trees. Everyone would be screaming "cotton picking slavery happening in America again".

[@jenojaemin1730]

yes.

[@petermcgreevy6386]

and a humble home......

[@seemarawal5717]

I ve tears in my eyes to see the determination of this lovely couple to see this barren land turn into green and productive land .so touching and motivating .

[@octopusdragon1]

They faught and still fight for humanity even into their old age, without resources and living under the poverty line. They are the ones who should get a noble prize.

[@navnit3978]

very correct doing it for future generation.they deserve noble prize not the warmonger traitor Obama of Usa

[@sulemanhassanali]

fireball2222 Now Noble Prize is war tool! traitors wins Noble Prizes! Like Malala Yousufzai

[@pizzafrenzyman]

Malala Yousufzai is a traitor? To who? The uneducated? Are you one of the uneducated Undefined Definition?

[@99txgh]

Undefined Definition I don't understand why you said that about Malala, there have been questionable people getting the prize but she was not one of them, advocating for education is apparently traitorous to you? I wonder how far you got in life if education is at such poor value for you. I hope this was only a misunderstanding for you and not a serious comment

[@MGmirkin]

Firstly, it's the **Nobel** Peace Prize... If ya' can't be bothered to look up how to spell it, maybe ya' shouldn't be knocking it, or its winners... Secondly, Obama was one of the better presidents we've had in the last 30 years. Far and away better than the current Orange Goblin usurping/debasing the Office.

[@Gtumrths]

In my life I created 3 gardens with pond, trees, shrubs an flowers. They still will be here when I am long gone. Gardener with heart and soul.

[@ExLibris-Alys]

Seeing people like these being completely selfless even though they have very little for themselves brings a lump to my throat. They are true hero’s 🧡👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💐

[@weneedmoreconsideratepeopl4006]

"It always seems impossible until it's done"

[@raerae6422]

What a motivational quote! Never heard that one. Thanks for sharing.

[@Gustav4]

I dont see any sign of the desert not taking over here. There is a lot of bare soil and erosion because of this. Look at it this way, why is it that new plants can not grow to replace old dying trees by them self? That is the real problem. This is because the ecosystem is missing some vital parts that are the foundation for trees to thrive. Unless these are addressed, there will always be desert here. The missing parts are grazing animals and grasses. This environment is what we call a brittle environment and grasses are a vital part of the ecosystem here, and for grasses to thrive, you need grazing animals. SO it starts with replacing these missing parts, animals, and then grasses will return, and then the trees have a good foundation to grow. Sadly these great people are not aware of this and will therefor not be successful in there honorable task. Since there is no natural grazing animals today, we can mimic their services with livestock and hopefully one day the natural grazing animals will return to keep it healthy.

[@eddymaes9620]

@@raerae6422 The quote is from Elon Musk when somebody say to him it is impossible to land rocets

[@salmal41]

It is a Nelson Mandela's quote.

[@adelezierler1547]

Remarkable what this couple has achieved. Extraordinary!

[@thekaraokecook466]

WHAT AN EFFORT.....we only think green but they are actually making it happen. I SALUTE YOU BOTH.

[@semperfidelis1550]

Wow, this about them, but you turn it into something about you...Wow! You made a living doing it because you got PAID! Stop it, just stop it...Please! You sound so arrogant! I do not salute you, you are the polar opposite of them, you did what your were paid to do.

[@edwardstroud8245]

Nobody can change the world until they’ve sorted themselves out first. This couple obviously did, and then set about their momentous task. Awesome.

[@flavio2727]

A great respect from a brazilian. Ashamed because the destruction of Amazon rainforest made by farmers and industries to plant soy, canesugar. raise cattle and exploit the wood.

[@navnit3978]

Yes very true,it breaks my heart to see that beautiful rain forest and the animals and plants that thrive there been destroyed,God will avenge his revenge on the destroyers of planet one day.

[@borivojetravica569]

jp Amazon and Rain forest is not the same thing

[@infamouscup8057]

I did a research for a whole semester on the effect of deforestation on biodiversity loss and the Amazon was one of the hot spots that loses species in a high rate each year.

[@BeanChilling]

among those, the cattles have the heaviest carbon footprint and devastation.

[@kuda6286]

God bless old man and his wife

[@yilihamujiangyimiremizi9369]

We believe that instead of relying on god, it is better to bless you by yourselves.

[@boffeycn]

Why god? Why not the god of trees? Or no god at all.

[@petersalucci5444]

wong Because science shows a creator :) But if you don’t believe it, that’s fine

[@umityayla5051]

This couple deserves highest respect.

[@alisina1472]

Ku Da, this couple is blessed by God. People like them are the salt of the earth. They live in poverty, but they are rich. Many who have plenty and live in opulence are actually poor inside and miserable. They produce nothing. They only know how to complain and demand that others, such as the government, take care of them. The so-called liberals in the west who are far from being liberal. They are fascists, hate anyone who works and succeeds.

[@redfalconnutrition700]

Respect....when two ordinary citizens can do immpossible,why cant the government. World needs people like these.

[@TruthSeekersChannel]

2 ordinary citizens did more in 15 years than all the governments put together

[@capitalr8018]

Why can't billionares at least fund the effort?

[@GAZAMAN93X]

@@TruthSeekersChannel the Chinese government is fighting other parts of the desert reducing desertification

[@omoikane8961]

Imagine what kind of place the word would be if at least 1/3th of the politicians had such plans for nature.

[@tarron3237]

Governments only care about lobbies..

[@entvisual]

*AMAZING* they spent almost their entire life trying to make the world just a bit better for all of us, *Jesus Christ Pls* Bless them eternally amen!! 🙏🙏

[@FJ80Coop]

Amen brother...

[@RespectOthers1]

Two hardworking Chinese people can achieve so much. Can you imagine what is possible with 1.36 billion Chinese people?!

[@ajimiemashtee9269]

Corsica lol, war with other asian country? Who bomb hiroshima and nagasaki, who try to won a war in vietnam and then lose it. Just stfu with ur propaganda

[@pineappledan1292]

If China is good why don't they abandon Mao, the murderer of 100s of thousands of Chinese? or acknowledge Tianamen Square 1989? The Philippines south China sea, Tibet, Inner Mongolia? Why do they support N Korea?

[@pineappledan1292]

+Alex Wang Yeah go get arrested for disloyalty to the state then say that lol. China's neighbors would disagree with you, the Dalai Lama belongs in Tibet. Mongolians hate China. Even Hong Kong hates the government and the mainland. Columbus was centuries ago, Mao was literally worse than Hitler. Taiwan would also disagree with you. Just the thought that someone could consider communism okay is sickening. You worship the biggest surveillance state in the world, with an economy that dabbles in mass production of research drugs to damage western countries, with a government that tries to control all of its neighbors. China directly controls North Korea's economy.

[@pineappledan1292]

+Alex Wang You really believe that about the tank man? Step back and think rationally. If western media that isn't following a complete gov script is borderline propaganda, what kind of news are you going to get from a place that fills their cities with facial recognition cameras, even more than New York or Chicago? If you're really still pro China after those thoughts there's nothing else to say. I feel sorry for you.

[@tigress63]

These two are very special loving people. It would be nice if all people in the world could do the amount of good that these two do. If these people could convince their compatriots to do better things for the environment this world would be a much better place. When I see photos of Chinese smog it is disheartening. And for those who want to disagree perhaps you could go out an plant a tree instead. That's what I'm doing this weekend!

[@robertkertoikromo8643]

RESPECT

[@coachdsimpson]

Robert Kertoikromo lol i type the same thing in all caps scrolled down to find your comment then proceeded to delete my comment lol

[@aceseights8815]

This couple represents true human spirit...

[@bambambooyaaj6239]

This man could not bear to see the nature he grew up with slow disappear. The government should fund this and help him out.

[@bbbnnuuuhgg7016]

He didn't need a university degree to figure it out as well

[@zacharypelphrey6166]

Yeah hold your breath and depend on the government! Never ends well.

[@izzyzzzycwycz3646]

@@zacharypelphrey6166 the Chinese government has PLA soldiers planting millions of trees and has lifted 800 million out of poverty in the last 20 years. Your colonizer government being good for nothing doesn't mean all government is good for nothing

[@zacharypelphrey6166]

@@izzyzzzycwycz3646 the commie government was the reason they were in poverty to begin with, but I’m happy that you’re a happy communist. My advice is stop eating bats.

[@pretendtheresaname9213]

@@izzyzzzycwycz3646 They were in poverty because of such government in the first place. You don't get a medal for doing the bare minimum and making it easier for people to work and for business to be able to appear or enter you country to create jobs is the bare minimum but no communist government would understand that.

[@savagemukbangers2795]

These r the people to be awarded not actors nd actresses...god bless them

[@brianquinn5060]

mighty people,great respect from australia

[@shiangchew585]

In Australia as in most developed countries in the world, we ceaselessly complain about everything without lifting a finger to try to make things better. We blame everyone but ourselves. If only there are a lot more people like this loving couple, we will be living in a much better world.

[@petea2721]

Shiang Chew speak for yourself you selfish person. I'm a skippy and most of our community gets out had helps to replant trees.

[@gulshanenterprises7343]

Hats off... They have to awarded by an Nobel prize on any ground

[@elkenpressler6712]

While most people talk about helping the earth. Here are 2 wonderful elders giving everything they have to do what they can! Brings tears to my eyes and warms my heart to see this kind of commitment. May God bless both of you.

[@lizmol-san]

These are two very patient humans. Amazing what patience and dedication brings out in the world. Hope one day people realise these trees are what is making us survive on this planet. 😄

[@cdmb6241]

"If winds bring down trees, we'll plant more" determination and love 👍🏽

[@faizeladam1404]

Òld and holding hands,loving one another and having similar dreams and experiences. This is true love that transcends fleeting lust and passes the test of time.

[@pakde8002]

they should get a noble prize

[@estherodanga4238]

Hopefully, they won't be given after they die.

[@georgegraham6069]

Pak De and a nobel prize too.

[@user-qj9jj7jg9s]

you mean the no-China-ble pe-war-ce prize?

[@kajallison8896]

Pak De gardening is the prize

[@jamesl7205]

I salute peaceful loving couples with a good heart, they are real joy for humanity.

[@caryhuff8924]

Much Love to them from Australia..❤

[@sushilkm1]

We respect and love you very much my words cannot explain Thanks for saving Mother Nature China..... From Nepal

[@ParadoxicalSerenity]

This is what we mean when we say that Heroes are not born everyday !! These two people are true heroes.

[@dwisuatman3822]

I am so amazed by those two heroes.

[@vocalbc]

What an inspiring story. A perfect example of human resilience

[@darrellbarton4341]

Together as one they help Mother Earth ! Need alot more people in world to share the love ! GOD BLESS !

[@bbbnnuuuhgg7016]

Hopefully someone can continue their efforts when they are gone

[@anshumanmukul]

Real heroes 🙏

[@Daveyboy919]

They should get an environmental award and reward. Its people like this that save the planet

[@meeher6614]

Awww I wish I could find a partner that is as loving as this couple.

[@ajrockinshockin2893]

Mee Her Not in America, everyone gets divorced and wants half.

[@downbntout]

AJ Rockin Shockin Williams Bit of an exaggeration there

[@tadeymdota8480]

Not easy nowadays!!!

[@mannyfigueroa]

This is pretty awesome. I figure by now, some rich internet company would have donated a solar plant pump to get water from underground and create a series of water channels to make this man's work a forever reality.

[@SujanMDR]

I have something important to tell, People say that planting trees will suck water and make it dry but it's not true It rains alot in forest and jungle areas which will eventually make it more better I believe you can CHINA YOU CAN DO IT GO FOR IT YOU ARE SAVING EARTH WE LOVE CHINA BECAUSE OF CHINA'S GOOD NATURAL PRESERVATION WE WANT TO MAINTAIN VERY GOOD DIPLOMATIC RELATION WITH YOU LOVE YOU CHINA FROM NEPAL

[@imrankhanpti2715]

Its called true dedication and devotion for the purpose. Really great people Salute and respect from Pakistan

[@gracemclean558]

much respect from Australia...beautiful hearts and souls..hope someone else carry on their legacy...true heros

[@judykraska400]

I love, and admire this humble couple, their hard work, and serenity. I try too, to plant, and care for my trees, greenery, and flowers in my backyard. Try to minimalise my rubbish, clean our environment, nothing major just a bit. This type of videos give me strengths, make me happy, and let me carry on in my little efforts. These people bring compassionate tears into my eyes. Tears of happiness that such people exist. Thank you. 🌻

[@wiszak9370]

I still believe that the best technique against climate change is reforestation

[@BestKCL]

When you think about it, the best overall method of forest restoration across our planet would just be to leave land alone to grow itself. A man created a huge natural forest in New Zealand from desolate land by doing that

[@Mimicry161]

No it's giving up meat

[@larsbee]

@@Mimicry161 absolutely right.... meat conaumption has gone up specifically in China and all over the world....

[@elzaaltmann]

You are so right

[@larsbee]

just like recycling reforestation should be avoided. we cut down way too many trees. the replanted tree needs up to 30 years to fully replace the cut down tree and in the meantime the soil can be swept or blown away. .... before recycling fix or reuse or avoid the product that needs later on to be recycled. prevention is so easy just not so profitable....

[@rationalman6151]

truly inspiring couple. respect from Pakistan.

[@henboker3]

What a wonderful couple, living with full purpose of hand and heart. China, I know you are proud of this couple.

[@jimcasper12]

Larry Thompson Mongolia 🇲🇳 not China 🇨🇳

[@ravik007ggn]

jim casper inner Mongolia : part of Chin a

[@beingyou7907]

They are doing great job ,needed to be appreciated hardly matters from where they .we need to learn rather then arguing over unnecessary topics.

[@cjurriza3950]

China's to busy dealing with corruption to care about this stuff

[@binxu1549]

we are very proud of this couple, and there are many peoples working like them to fight with desertification, including some foreigners, and govt is the main power

[@jitendrajdp]

If 2 people can do this and than millions of people can convert a desert into tropical forest 🌳 🌳 🌳

[@mustaqimalfarabi8082]

million people usually only talks

[@redheadedgypsy1939]

BE the change you want to see in the world (M. Ghandi) such an amazing couple❤❤❤❤

[@danklyf4202]

I love you Red Gypsy.

[@jasperasis5209]

This couple know what life is all about... The desert teaches how to value even the smallest things, nothing is taken for granted... This matures the soul...

[@visconti24]

My God! They deserve the Nobel Peace Prize. One million dollars would be of such help to them!

[@Bmon-js2lk]

People like this couple are the real hero’s in this world.✝️

[@sethbrown1763]

I really admire these people. Let them be an inspiration to us all.

[@ericpaldenlepcha8939]

Who says " Small efforts cannot make big differences! " Thats totally untrue, " Small efforts can make big differences! " Salutes to this couple. From India. Very inspiring.

[@naimairfan5738]

People could learn from these people. They are to be respected. Hope someone will follow in their footsteps around the world

[@wanjuchien4208]

HOW ABOUT U

[@sirspikey]

my thought exactly, we should all follow in their footsteps. I've already started.

[@godgrant123]

Well the great green wall in Africa had been a good movement. Should check it out

[@jannah19290]

Footsteps of Allah's messenger and Allah's commandments. More than 1439 years ago our messenger commanded for the tree plantation. Hadith about that👇👇👇 Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him."

[@KK-xi7vh]

Can't stop my tears seeing them trembling walking hand in hand.😥😢🤧

[@danieladshead9867]

We need more people like the old man & his wife. To the daughter of the old man who was interviewed. You should be very proud of your Father & Mother !

[@azmovement79]

Godspeed, .. long life, good health, to this lovely couple ! Mama Earth ... thanks you !!

[@akshayseth2088]

Heartfelt Respect 🙌 Love from India!!

[@yilihamujiangyimiremizi9369]

I am Uyghur, Muslim from Xinjiang Uyghur autonomous region of China, our family had an orchard until last year, that was also planted on an desert, in 1990s

[@risingasia9863]

Yilihamujiang Yimiremizi Great Chinese Uyghur

[@Aj-tu4gv]

renee sharmota why renee

[@mikerhodes3563]

My grandmother planted trees until she was in her 90s- her legacy will go on- I have a seedling of her famous peach trees ❤️

[@HatemTosen]

Just wonderful

[@debrajean9432]

Two elderly people are chipping away at a problem many think is insurmountable even by a government. Near the end of life, many people are troubled with the thought that their life had no meaning. This couple can sit quietly and know that they made a difference.

[@humanbeing735]

Debra Jean absolutely... also the love they have for each other and for environment is amazing. truely world citizens and couple goals

[@Kalleosini]

so powerful

[@LorraineHatrix]

I see them as the mouse that roared..... It is us that have wasted our lives :(

[@clairejoyeuse935]

People can call them crazy but this couple belief come true. I praise their will determination perseverance persistence and on the top of that their LOVE for the future generations. Thank you may Our Father in Heaven wake up others to continue your hard work in China and in the rest of the world. GOD bless CHINA.

[@joshuauriarte452]

yes they did due it but with saxaul trees it will take for years to bring a oasis. It's due to the low amount of water they need which means the roots don't go deep. You need s plant with roots that go deep to get the water that's deep down in the earth.

[@IllusiveSerb]

How many trees did you plant in your entire life, Claire?

[@agonleed3841]

Illusive Serb what? C'mon. She didn't make it seem like she thoughts was better, nor that no one else was helping, nor that you...yourself wasn't helping. So why the hostility? I'm not even religious and think it's silly to believe in it...but at least she applied her belief in a positive, non judgemental and loving way. How can you hate that?

[@clairejoyeuse935]

Illusive Serb. I like your question you know this couple is my motivation and your question moti vated me more to follow this couple footsteps .Only 2people regreen a desert in China can you imagine if in each country of the planet earth we just have 2people like them we will diminish the climate change problem .324 people dislike the hard work of this couple the reasons I do not know. For me this couple amaze me a lot in many many ways.Hello from me Serb!

[@wanjuchien4208]

They are the MOTHER and father IN HEAVEN. THEY need NOT your praise and their love is NOT for "future generation". What about U? Are U the others or there are OTHERS and U.

[@geewaggaboxing408]

THE BEST GOOD PEOPLE

[@MrMatt010182]

Just amazing I love them 😍😍😍

[@platoquemado]

These people are *doing* something about a problem instead of *talking* about the problem

[@zenzenitha]

Ticky Tocky on the video the man said there used to be a lot of the same tree in the area. It may seem like a never-ending battle but not from an uncalled reason

[@javiermendez9365]

@Ticky Tocky did you miss the part the old man said about the past??? it wasn't like that it changed and he is trying to revert the problem.

[@ednasole854]

Ticky Tocky human race made it a desert

[@TheBlackCeliac91]

If we don't have open dialogue about how we can better impact the world around us, then how will we find a solutions to solve our problems? We as human have so much free will but yet struggle so hard with open communication. It's sad.

[@amitzyraizy7774]

I say vote for Noble Prize For Environment !!!!!!

[@sandyaalluri6113]

Great work sir

[@poncetorres7110]

If I wher wealthy🤑 I would happily😁 fund these people to help them with their protect. 🙌🏻👍🏻🙌🏻👍🏻.

[@danpt2000]

@@texasgun2731 After he's done what you said, then he'll donate some of what he has to a good cause.

[@yichen656]

The couple are old already...but they did it. GREAT!

[@maudepotvin8660]

Angels gardening in heaven.

[@petersalucci5444]

Don’t you mean gardening in the valley of death 😂

[@patribbing6756]

there are stories from a desert that tell of a man and his wife. one day she fell ill, and the man pleaded with a genie of the desert to help his wife. in return he would have to create an oasis to serve as a paradise in a thousand years for the genie. (I wouldve just moved him to the swamp over night and not say anything) 50,000 trees later, he & his wife still living. means they were so grateful, they do it for the enjoyment. Must be awesome to have a genie indebted to you (wise old man).

[@saudfaisal5478]

Beautiful words.

[@ceasar3696]

How amazing. Do more of that.

[@terriesmith8219]

This couple is the epitome of un-selfisness. They value mother earth, land, trees, environment, animals more then themselves. They do things for the greater good, not for their own good. Wow, admirable qualities, indeed!!! Respect!!👏👏👍👍👏👏👏❤❤❤💯💯

[@immad9706]

This is extraordinary.... Sacrificing their today for the next generation tomorrow.....wow! Repect from Pakistan...!

[@ramip8816]

Imagine if each one of us planted just 10 trees in our life....imagine what the world would be like 🤗🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳

[@ramip8816]

Donnie Brasco 3 trillion yet only half as many when human civilization started with around 10 billion trees are cut down each year and only 5 billion new trees planted....a defacit of 10 billion.. And we could very well lose the remaining in about 300 yrs if we don't take action..... Just some sad numbers....

[@rileyxbell]

Donnie Brasco you don't know that

[@charleshoang6481]

I planted 10 Orange,tangerines and guava at my condo patio ,I did my part !

[@zedantyorant]

hotter?

[@LasVegar]

I owe over 50 trees

[@simonlewis9487]

Excellent work. I can only dream of doing such good for the planet..

[@BJP_karyakartha369]

My heartfull appreciations He is a very great Human being

[@ReejoUnni]

Hats off to this couple. Strong determination and dedication. God bless them both to plant more trees to save earth.

[@little9draganchan515]

When it's for our children, we keep going forward.

[@terencehoulihan6031]

They are true visionaries with love in thier hearts

[@sjv6598]

Never has the phase “Be the change you want to see in the world” been more appropriate 🙏🏻☺️

[@FuZhixiang]

This area has deserted for thousands of years. They need help from more labors, equipments, professionals, and subsidies for future better habitats.

[@Maurazio]

he says at the start of the video that there were high trees when he was young. clearly overgrazing and desertification happened like it's happening in africa now.

[@nobodymatters3294]

Almost like we could use prisoners to pay back their debt to society by doing something good.

[@troyharris5070]

Lacy Monster I was thinking the same thing, all that wud probly just complicate it n ruin it, these 2 jus need each other n keep doin what they doin

[@troyharris5070]

Lacy Monster well that was kinda shorthand n it's true good grammar can take u places, however manners can take u way further, so next time before u try to b condescending twords another think about that, good day maam

[@AJ-xm4xc]

Maurazio overgrazing does not cause desertification, quite the opposite.

[@shiangchew585]

In most developed countries in the world, we ceaselessly complain about everything without lifting a finger to try to make things better. We blame everyone but ourselves. If only there are a lot more people like this loving couple, we will be living in a much better world.

[@tulesg2008]

AMEN... TOTALLY AGREED.

[@vibrantscolor]

They are two hero’s to me. I understand there children wanting them by their side. I’m sure they are proud of your achievements. Thanks for sharing.

[@janksh9739]

My gosh, the tenacity ... The drive ... The love ... The hope ...

[@BoiCLee]

He is a hero - the State should recognise his exemplary devotion

[@gmansingh4916]

Amazing people

[@poncetorres7110]

Ther should de more people like them🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻👍🏻.