A Story of Dedication

Liu Hai'an, a dedicated ranger at Wuyishan National Park, patrols the park's core protection zone, observing and recording its diverse flora and fauna. He and his colleagues prevent illegal activities like tea plantation expansion, pine wilt disease, forest fires, and poaching.

Strict measures have been implemented to preserve the park's natural treasures, including enhancing forest ecosystem protection, strengthening biodiversity conservation, and improving ecological protection facilities.

Technology plays a crucial role in safeguarding Wuyishan's biodiversity and ecology. Nearly 800 infrared cameras monitor surface water, wildlife, air quality, vegetation, and tourist numbers. A platform allows rangers to record patrols through photos and videos, transmitting data to a smart management center.

Improved management and law enforcement have significantly reduced activities that cause ecological destruction. "The mountains are greener, the waters are clearer," says Chen Wei, deputy head of the Wuyishan National Park Management Bureau.

Indicators for surface water, air quality, and forest soil all meet the highest national standard, with a forest coverage rate of 94.5 percent.

Comprehensive protection methods not only safeguard the rich biodiversity of Wuyishan National Park but also set a benchmark for effective national park management, ensuring that nature thrives in harmony with humans.

With greater emphasis on protection and increased awareness among local villagers, the ecosystem in the Wuyi Mountains is gradually recovering from human impact. Twenty-nine new species of flora and fauna have been discovered in the national park in the past five years.

In 2021, Nanping city proposed the construction of a protection and development belt around the national park. This belt aims to improve locals' livelihoods while preserving natural ecosystems and biodiversity.

The belt delineates a buffer zone where green industries like ecotourism and sustainable agricultural practices coexist with the preservation of natural ecosystems.

"By setting red lines for ecological protection, the local government has stuck to the principle of prioritizing conservation while also being practical," says Wei Jindi, chief planner of the Nanping's bureau of natural resources and planning.

The belt aims to become a model for integrated conservation and development for national parks by 2025, and a demonstration zone for harmonious coexistence between humans and nature by 2030.

The story of Wuyishan National Park is a testament to the dedication of rangers like Liu Hai'an and the commitment to protecting our natural heritage. By working together, we can ensure that future generations can enjoy the beauty and wonder of these irreplaceable ecosystems.