The tree watchers and tree planters in Suozhu Township are full of vitality | Gesang Flower | Tree Planters
On the north bank of the the Yarlung Zangbo River in July, the sky is blue, the mountains are green, and the flowing water is graceful and long; On the grassland where Gesang flowers are blooming, wild animals such as rock sheep and red deer can be seen chasing and playing from time to time; Seeing these natural elves, the villagers also lovingly feed them some food, and humans coexist harmoniously with nature
Zhigang Village, Suozhu Township, Naidong District, Shannan City, Xizang Autonomous Region, more than 3900 meters above sea level, is in such a vibrant, peaceful and peaceful scene.
The picture shows the panorama of Zhigang Village, Suozhu Township, Naidong District, Shannan City, Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo provided by the Integrated Media Center in Naidong District, Shannan City
Local elderly people often say that the former Zhigang Village is a different picture. Winter heating, cooking, and building houses are all daily activities that cannot be separated from wood, and even specialized "tree cutters" have emerged. The ecological environment of Zhigang Village has been damaged to a certain extent, and the phenomenon of land desertification occurs from time to time.
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Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party and government have introduced compensation policies for forest ecological benefits, strengthened ecological protection publicity and education, promoted comprehensive ecological environment management and green industry development, and guided the masses to actively participate in tree protection and planting work in Suozhu Township.
The picture shows cadres and masses planting trees in Shannan City in March 2023. Photo provided by Shannan Integrated Media Center
"Taking Zhigang Village as an example, we have established 57 ecological and environmental protection positions in the village, as well as a dedicated forest ranger position, clarifying the division of responsibilities. Each forest ranger has an annual salary of 10150 yuan, and the income of the villagers has increased. The environment around them has improved, and the people are very supportive of this policy. The concept of 'green mountains and clear waters are mountains of gold and silver, and ice and snow are also mountains of gold and silver' has deeply rooted in people's hearts." said Rob Sangzhu, the head of Suozhu Township, where Zhigang Village is located.
47 year old forest ranger Pu Buciren sighed and said, "Now, we don't cut firewood anymore. Every household is using gas stoves and electric stoves. I just want to protect my 15 acres of forest land, walk my 25 patrols every month, and watch every tree grow."
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After a summer rain, the air in Zhigang Village is filled with a mixed fragrance of grass and soil. Another "tree watcher" named Mima Ciren changed into anti slip shoes and wore the "full-time forest ranger" red sleeved badge. After hastily having breakfast, he rode his motorcycle deep into the snow capped mountains and began a day of mountain patrol and forest protection work.
"In recent years, everyone has attached great importance to protecting the environment and their hometown. With more than 160 forest rangers patrolling the mountains to protect it, the ecological environment is getting better and better, and more and more people are coming to visit us." Mima Ciren's face was filled with a happy smile, "My wish is to protect this forest and the beautiful mountains and rivers of our motherland."
There are many forest rangers like Mima Tsering in Naidong District and Shannan City. The "tree watchers" shuttled among the continuous snow mountains and steep forests, guarding the green waters and mountains in Xizang and the icy and snowy land of the motherland with practical actions.
The picture shows the Yarlung Zangbo River protection forest. Photo provided by Shannan Integrated Media Center
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"While protecting forests, it is also necessary to actively afforestation to restore the injured ecology as soon as possible." Xu Guomao, Secretary of the Party Committee of Suozhu Township, told reporters that in recent years, Suozhu Township has continued to increase the enthusiasm of farmers and herdsmen for afforestation through afforestation and the implementation of forestry ecological compensation policies, and "tree watchers" have also become "tree planters". People will not betray the green mountains, and the green mountains will not betray them. The ecological environment has improved, environmental awareness has increased, and the tourism industry has become popular. Ecological benefits, social benefits, and economic benefits have interacted positively and comprehensively improved.