Ecological Construction in Dangshan County of Anhui Province

From the viewpoints of history, the relationship of economic and social development and ecological environment in Dangshan County of Anhui Province was analyzed. The results showed that the ecological and environmental deterioration of Huaihe River valley in Ming and Qing dynasties was the key reason causing the social and economic declining of Dangshan County. In 1949, comprehensive management and forestry ecological engineering began to be conducted and the benefit is great. This case study showed that ecological and environmental construction is the essentials of local economic development and people's livelihood as well as social progress.