Current location:entertainment >>
'Guardian Angels' of Wetlands
entertainment83369People have gathered around
IntroductionContact Us HomeNewsHighlightACWF NewsSocietyWom ...
- Home
- News
- People
- In-depth
- ACWF
'Guardian Angels' of Wetlands
April 2, 2023Wetland conservation is not only an important means to conserve biodiversity and cope with climate change, it is also a vivid practice of China's conservation of "lucid waters and lush mountains." Like "guardian angels" of local wetlands, and other natural resources, numerous residents (including many women) of various regions of the country have played important roles in conserving the resources during the past decade.
'Most Beautiful Aunt' on Urban Wetlands
Zhou Yuqing, 70, is referred to as the "most beautiful aunt" on urban wetlands in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou Province. She became an environmental volunteer in 2008, soon after she retired from Guizhou Wangwu Prison (in Guiyang). During the past 15 years, she has exerted every effort to protect the environment of regions close to urban wetlands (in Guiyang), and to promote China's environmental-protection efforts.
In August 2014, Zhou established Yuanmeng Aixin Society, a volunteer-based organization in Guiyang. During the past several years, she has led the society's members (including many retirees) in conducting activities involving wetland conservation, in publicizing scientific information about environmental protection (among residents), and in collecting litter near the river (close to their community). During the past decade, the society's 168 members, combined, have provided more than 13,000 hours of voluntary services to residents. In June 2022, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the Office of the Central Guidance Commission for Building Spiritual Civilization of the Communist Party of China named Zhou one of the 100 most beautiful volunteers (in China) dedicated to protecting the ecological environment.
Blooming 'Kelsang Flowers' in Forest
Baila Quzhen, a 20-something woman from Bome (a county in Nyingchi, a city in Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region), is an assistant forestry engineer with Guangdong Forestry Survey and Planning Institute (in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province). She began working at the institute in May 2020.
Walking through the woods, on the mountains, Baila and her colleagues often collect data (related to forests, grasslands, wetlands and other natural resources), through which ecologists can learn about the ecological changes in the resources (in Guangdong), and then scientifically evaluate the quality and ecological status of the resources, to provide policy-making support for ecosystem conservation, restoration, supervision and management.
In June 2021, the Guangdong Federation of Trade Unions organized a speech-making contest among workers (in various trades) in Guangzhou. Many of the spectators were impressed by Baila's passionate speech, on how she struggled to adapt to her new life when she began working in Guangzhou. She vowed to make greater contributions to building Guangzhou into a better place by saying, "I am like red kapok flowers in Guangdong and colorful kelsang flowers in my hometown (Tibet). Moistened by rain and dew, I will add beauty to spring in return." The speech earned her the gold medal.
Keeping River Clean
More than 10 years ago, Zhang Banggui, a resident of Hanshuiyuan (a village in Ningqiang, a county in Hanzhong, a city in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province), traveled several kilometers, every day, between Hanshuiyuan and the mountains (near the village). Why? He was collecting litter near the Han River and on the mountain path. Although he has passed away, Zhang's descendants, and an increasing number of villagers and volunteers, have been following in his footsteps and collecting litter (along the way), to keep the river clean.
Valuing ecological and environmental protection, Ningqiang in recent years has advocated the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, and has stuck to the path of green and sustainable development.
To protect the river's clean water, Ningqiang during the past several years has closed 10 mines, and has conducted ecological projects to promote the conservation and restoration of wetlands and the forests. The county has yielded fruitful results in promoting the development of its ecological economy by establishing a tea garden, a fungus garden, a medicinal garden, a fruit garden and a vegetable garden. In addition, Ningqiang has grown a combined 330,000 mu(22,000 hectares) of forests. In 2021, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment named Ningqiang a national demonstration area of ecological civilization construction.
(Source: Xinhua/Women of China English Monthly February 2023 issue)
32.3KPlease understand that womenofchina.cn,a non-profit, information-communication website, cannot reach every writer before using articles and images. For copyright issues, please contact us by emailing: [email protected]. The articles published and opinions expressed on this website represent the opinions of writers and are not necessarily shared by womenofchina.cn.
Comments
Magazines
Projects
- 2023 Women Science and Technology Innovation Pioneer...
Photos
- People Enjoy Blooming Tulips in Jinan, East...
- Flowers Bloom Across China in Spring
Special Coverage
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Cultural Current news portal”。http://barbados.gigirondeau.com/news-81e499847.html
Related articles
Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle
entertainmentNEW YORK (AP) — “Baffling” is how Ray Romano calls the continued success of “Everybody Loves Raymond ...
Read more2 civilians injured by Israeli aerial attack in Syrian capital
entertainmentTwo civilians were injured in an Israeli attack targeting several military points in the vicinity of ...
Read moreSpaceX launches 23 more Starlink internet satellites into space
entertainmentU.S. private space company SpaceX launched 23 more Starlink satellites into orbit on Saturday.The sa ...
Read more
Popular articles
- I was 'brokefished' by my friend for £400
- Local Delicacy Spices up Tourism in Northwest China City
- Chinese artistic swim sister duo bags back
- Students from United States and Fuzhou University Visit Kuliang in SE China's Fujian
- Kosovo prepares a new draft law on renting prison cells to Denmark after the first proposal failed
- NW China's Internet Celebrity City Sees Tourism Boom During Qingming Holiday
Latest articles
Pope trip to Luxembourg, Belgium confirmed for September, 2 weeks after challenging Asia visit
Shanghai Strengthens Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency
2 civilians injured by Israeli aerial attack in Syrian capital
CCTF Launches Panda Protection Charitable Project in Dujiangyan
Kevin Pillar gets 1,000th career hit in Angels' win at Texas
Chinese FM spokesperson's remarks on phone talks between Xi, Biden
LINKS
- Prince William reveals he 'keeps an eye' on Ukraine as he meets woman from the war
- A murder case in Kazakhstan led to domestic violence reforms. It ends with a prison sentence
- Billionaire Arthur Irving, one of Canada's richest men, dies at age 93
- My favourite 20 new cars for under £20,000
- City once labeled 'scam capital of America' is now the BEST place to retire
- Trump hush money trial: What to know about Michael Cohen's testimony
- South Carolina governor happy with tax cuts, teacher raises but wants health and energy bills done
- Questions and grief linger at the apartment door where a deputy killed a US airman
- Putin replaces Sergei Shoigu as defense minister in cabinet shakeup
- Violent protests continue in Pakistan