Stories from Digang Village · China

Digang Village has introduced the first agricultural heritage judicial protection order in Zhejiang County to prohibit destructive excavation of fish ponds and damage to mulberry trees.

Digang Village is preserving its traditional ecological farming system, relying on a system that has supported its development and surrounding industries. To protect the Sangji fish pond system, the village introduced the first judicial protection order for agricultural cultural heritage in Zhejiang County. This order prohibits destructive excavation of fish ponds and damage to mulberry trees on pond banks, with over 95% of the core protected area's pond banks repaired. Local authorities are developing an integrated agricultural tourism complex combining leisure, agriculture, culture, and education to increase villagers' income. The specific location mentioned is Digang Village. This protection is part of a broader effort to safeguard historical agricultural practices.

Children in Digang Village are experiencing traditional fishing methods, using water carts and nets.