Guangxi's Maoershan Mountain safeguards biodiversity at Lijiang River source

May 22 is International Day for Biological Diversity. Ranger Wang Huasheng has been patrolling Maoershan Mountain National Nature Reserve in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region for 10 years, tirelessly guarding its forests. Over the decade, more than 100 infrared cameras across the mountain have captured precious moments of wildlife like silver pheasants.

A newly introduced unmanned smart drone airport now enables 24/7 ecological monitoring via drones. In recent years, staff have discovered two new plant species in the reserve. Conservation efforts extend to the Lijiang River's source, where electrified bamboo rafts have replaced diesel ones, boosting the green momentum of Guilin's iconic landscape.

From traditional forest guarding to tech-powered innovation, Maoershan Mountain's practices are crafting China's blueprint for global biodiversity protection – showcasing how dedication and cutting-edge solutions can safeguard nature's wonders.