新时代的中国人丛书聚焦新时代社会生活各方面的代表性、典型性人物，讲述在改革开放历程中中国人真实、生动的个体故事，展现新时代中国人积极向上的价值理念和精神追求，为国际社会多维度了解中国人、理解中国的发展进步，提供一个窗口、一个视角。

本书全景式展示了荣获联合国地球卫士奖的塞罕坝英雄群体半个多世纪的创业史。通过在三代创业者中选取主要人物，自然联系相关人物和重要事件，展示塞罕坝林场55年来的历史进程，生动记述了塞罕坝林场的建设者们在黄沙遮天日，飞鸟栖无树的荒漠沙地上艰苦奋斗、甘于奉献，创造了荒原变林海的人间奇迹。

Heroes of Chinas New Era, a 8-volume book series published by China Intercontinental Press, extols a selection of role models embodying the zeitgeist of todays Chinese society. The narratives of common individuals as heir to Chinas fine traditions present the highlights of a picture showing peoples shared commitment to the Chinese Dream.

This book presents the history of three generations of heroic men and women devoting their youth and life for more than half a century to build Saihanba Afforestation Community, a recipient of UNEPs Champions of the Earth prize. The stories in this book are an epitome of the 55-year development of Saihanba, showcasing the pioneers persistent efforts and miraculous achievements in turning the treeless, sandy wasteland into a vast forest.

这是一部纪实文学作品，具有鲜明的现实意义，堪称绿水青山就是金山银山新发展理念的生动注解。塞罕坝，是地球上一抹夺目的中国绿，为世界环境治理贡献了中国力量、展示了中国精神、提供了中国样本。

This documentary book with practical significance is a vivid illustration of Chinas new development philosophy that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets. Saihanba, dubbed a green miracle on Earth, demonstrates Chinas strength and wisdom in afforestation, and sets a good example for improving the global environment.

冯小军，中国作家协会会员，《生态文化》副主编。著有《别忘记这片树林》《打着水漂过河》《林间笔记》《美在民间》等著作。曾获第六届冰心散文奖、第三届孙犁文学奖等。

Feng Xiaojun, a member of the China Writers Association and deputy editor of the Ecological Culture journal, has won many awards including the 6th Bing Xin Prose Award and the 3rd Sun Li Literature Award. His works include Dont Forget This Forest (Bie Wangji Zhepian Shulin), Skipping Stones Across the River (Dazhe Shuipiao Guohe), Essays in the Woods (Linjian Biji), and Beauty in the Folk (Mei Zai Minjian).

Chapter 1 The power of ecological restoration
Chapter 2 Black grouses mating season
Chapter 3 A tree with feats
Chapter 4 The No. 1 Boiler
Chapter 5 Deep love for the land
Chapter 6 Ardent passion
Chapter 7 A severe test
Chapter 8 The mechanical engineer
Chapter 9 The spirit of perseverance
Chapter 10 Internal impetus
Chapter 11 The great afforestation battle at Matikeng
Chapter 12 You Scary Ghost
Chapter 13 The landscape in mind
Chapter 14 A strong will can dwarf a difficulty
Chapter 15 In front of Liangbingtai
Chapter 16 The mothers at Saihanba
Chapter 17 Where are they
Chapter 18 The Pioneering Tree
Chapter 19 Remain true to the original aspiration
Chapter 20 Wisdom from setbacks
Chapter 21 Walking map and exemplary forest
Chapter 22 Living as trees
Chapter 23 Forest police in action
Chapter 24 New whistles
Chapter 25 Chinese voice from Nairobi