This week, the provincial government has issued a series of significant policy documents covering highway operations, urban planning, and ecological progress. A key decision approves the establishment of toll stations along a major expressway segment, while new blueprints for urban renewal and forestry development have been formally released. Additional measures to boost the livestock sector and a new accountability mechanism for forest chiefs have also been introduced.

One of the headline items is the official approval for toll collection on the Jingxian to Qingyang Boundary section of the Xuancheng to Dongzhi Expressway. The provincial government has granted the green light for this operation, which includes the installation of four ramp toll stations. These stations, named the Huangcun Toll Station, Jingxian West Toll Station, Taohuatan Toll Station, and Zhaji Toll Station, are positioned along the route at specific kilometer markers. The tolling operation will managed by the Anhui Construction Engineering Group Jingxian Expressway Company and will be in effect for a period of 30 years commencing from the date of opening to traffic.

In the realm of urban development, the Anhui Province Urban Renewal "15th Five-Year Plan" has been formally published. According to the Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, this comprehensive plan sets an ambitious long-term goal. By 2035, the province aims to have a more refined urban renewal system and mechanisms, ultimately establishing modern people-oriented cities characterized by innovation, livability, beauty, resilience, civilization, and intelligence. The plan is structured into four parts and eleven chapters, defining 33 key tasks and establishing ten dedicated project platforms, including a specific initiative for renovating old residential communities and building complete communities.

Following a similar timeline, the Anhui Province Forestry Protection and Development "15th Five-Year Plan" has been jointly released by the Provincial Forestry Bureau and the Provincial Development and Reform Commission, with the approval of the provincial government. This forward-looking plan outlines specific and measurable targets to be achieved by 2030. These include maintaining the province's forest coverage rate at a stable level above 28.06%, increasing the total forest stock volume to 280 million cubic meters, and significantly reducing the risks of forest fires and pest damage. On the economic front, it sets a goal to elevate the total output value of the forestry industry to 835 billion yuan, positioning Anhui among the top tier in the nation.

To strengthen the agricultural sector, the Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has initiated a new action plan named Promoting the Quality and Efficiency Improvement of Small and Medium-Sized Livestock and Poultry Farming Households. This initiative introduces a series of targeted measures concerning financial support, differentiated development strategies, training and guidance, and safety assurances. A core component involves a large-scale training program where the province will train a team of 100 backbone technical instructors. Additionally, the action plan will expand the "Science and Technology to Farmers" campaign, aiming to provide direct guidance and support to over 12,000 farming households. The plan also strengthens the mechanism for integrating small farms with larger agricultural enterprises, ensuring that support for new agricultural business entities is directly linked to their success in increasing household incomes, fostering a mutually beneficial policy environment.

Finally, a new accountability tool has been established with the release of the Anhui Province Forest Chief Interview Measures (Trial). This document is a concrete step to implement the provincial forest chief system regulations and deepen the reform. The Measures contain 16 articles that detail the scenarios for interviews, the responsible parties, and the procedures to be followed. Specifically, if a municipal-level forest chief fails to fulfill their duties, improperly handles discovered issues, or delays tasks assigned by higher-level chiefs, the provincial-level forest chief or a designated representative will step in. They are authorized to point out the problems, issue reminders, provide work requirements, and supervise the implementation of corrective actions.