Pingtan, an island in Fujian Province and a key cross-Straits coastal zone focused on eco-tourism and quality of life, is upgrading its landscape with a large-scale greening and floral improvement campaign named "Green Island, Flower City". Local authorities and residents have joined hands to expand forest coverage, build urban green spaces and restore coastal ecosystems, turning sandy wastelands into scenic ecological showcases.

Official statistics show that Pingtan's total forest area has reached 171,200 mu (about 11,413 hectares), with a timber stock of 654,600 cubic meters. Last year, the island carried out approximately 6,103 mu (about 406.87 hectares) of tree planting and restoration work. This included 4,070 mu (about 271.33 hectares) of forest management and 2,033 mu (about 135.53 hectares) of forest enhancement in key areas. Former sandy coastal zones have been transformed into dense woodlands and flourishing wetlands where egrets thrive, marking a major success in the island's ecological restoration efforts.

Pingtan has also built an integrated urban green network comprising multiple city parks and scattered pocket parks. These green spots offer residents easy access to fresh air and natural scenery close to home. "The greening effort has improved greatly in recent years. There are more trees and fresher air, and I enjoy jogging in the park every day," said local resident Lin Yuancheng.

The greening effort extends from urban areas to rural villages. Country lanes and courtyards are decorated with colorful blooming flowers, attracting many visitors to take photos and enjoy the spring scenery. Thanks to sustained environmental investment, Pingtan is taking shape as a picturesque landscape — a place where forests embrace the island, flowers border the roads, and residents enjoy life surrounded by nature.