张家口坝上八县,多为山区和黄土丘陵,有大面积宜林荒山荒地,一般水土冲刷严重,是适合发展草、灌、乔的地方,尤其适合发展适应性强、造林成本低、周期短、见效快、种源多的灌木——沙棘。地区行署在1984年发出“关于大力发展灌木林”的通知中,特别强调 Zhangjiakou dam on the eight counties, mostly mountainous and loess hills, a large area of ​​barren hills and wasteland, the general erosion of soil and water is serious, is suitable for the development of grass, irrigation, Joe place, especially suitable for the development of adaptability, low cost of afforestation, short cycle , Quick, provenance shrubs - seabuckthorn. The district administrative office made special prominence in its circular on vigorously developing shrubbery in 1984