“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 China’s New Era, a 8-volume book series published by China Intercontinental Press, extols a selection of role models embodying the zeitgeist of today’s Chinese society. The narratives of common individuals as heir to China’s fine traditions present the highlights of a picture showing people’s 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 UNEP’s 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.