* A series of new technologies introduced for biodiversity conservation at Heo Sil are playing an important role in the daily work of rangers on the 'Roof of the World'.
* This year's World Wildlife Day, celebrated on Sunday, drew attention to the remarkable progress made at Ho Sil and the vital role that advanced technology plays in wildlife conservation.
*Researchers believe that the introduction of AI technology will further increase the efficiency of ecological protection and scientific research in Heo Sil.
Xining, March 3 (Xinhua) – An impressive statue of a Tibetan antelope stands against a deep blue background at the eastern end of northwestern China's Lake Xi, a nature reserve encompassing China's largest uninhabited area in Sanjiangyuan National Park. is being built. Sky.
This iconic diagram shows the first conservation station in the area. Established in 1997, the Sonam Dalgae Conservation Station pays homage to Ho Sil's famous protector and now spearheads wildlife conservation efforts in the region. Sonam Dalgier, a government employee and wildlife conservation advocate, tragically lost his life in 1994 at the hands of antelope poachers who turned a weapon on him.
Sonam Dalgiye has passed away, but his spirit lives on. Thirty years later, his extraordinary dedication has inspired more people in Ho Sil to protect this land with passion and dedication. Tsering Rozang, 24, the youngest ranger at Sonam Dalge Sanctuary, said: “I heard about his achievements when I was young and was deeply moved. I decided to follow in his footsteps and become a guardian of this land.'' Told. . Last June, after graduating from university, he arrived in Heo Sil to take up the job.
For a new generation of rangers like Tsering Rozang, who patrol the vast highland landscape, beyond spiritual inspiration, the array of new technologies introduced in Ho Sil's biodiversity conservation has become one of the world's They also play an important role in daily work at the roof. ”
This year's World Wildlife Day, celebrated on Sunday, highlighted the remarkable progress made in these largely uninhabited areas, which average elevations above 4,600 metres, and the vital role that advanced technology plays in wildlife conservation. Ta.
The Ho Sil Nature Reserve, located deep in the Qinghai-Saizang Plateau, has long suffered from a lack of communication signals, except along the route along the Qinghai-Saizang Expressway.
The convenience of sending frequent updates to colleagues and sharing photos of Tibetan antelopes roaming the wilderness was once unimaginable for many rangers at the preserve. “Entering the nature reserve meant being isolated from the outside world, especially in the Dzonag Lake area. The only way to contact family was through an expensive satellite phone,” said Tsesogyal, a ranger in Hosil. 28) looks back.
During the last breeding season of the Tibetan antelope, a 5G base station has been put into operation at a conservation base near Zonnag Lake, known as the “calving room” of the Tibetan antelope, a species under first-class state protection in China.
This marks the expansion of the 5G network throughout the core areas of this UNESCO natural heritage site. His one of the world's most breathtaking scenes, the migration of ungulates, can now be live-streamed to a global audience.
Zhan Jianrong, a local forest police officer, said the change remains “like a dream.” “It used to be unbelievable to have cell phone reception in the wilderness,” he says. Today, 5G signals are available uninterrupted, and internet speeds reach up to 860 Mbps.
“Previously, it was difficult to communicate with the outside world while traveling. Now, upon arriving in the area near Zhonag Lake, everyone can easily call their family and colleagues via phone or WeChat. You can,” Zang said.
Already in 2016, Qinghai province began building a networked remote real-time observation system to strengthen monitoring and protection of key ecological areas.
The remote monitoring system, known as the Ecological Window, has 76 observation points across the region. It not only allows detailed observation and research of the migration process of Tibetan antelope, but also facilitates data collection and observation of rare wildlife species, providing detailed data support for biodiversity conservation in Sanjiangyuan National Park.
“This is an important step for Sanjiangyuan National Park to pursue intelligent ecological protection,” said Sun Lijun, deputy director of Sanjiangyuan National Park Management Bureau.
Sun pointed out that based on geographical factors and ecological monitoring requirements, the park chose to install 5G base stations in the Zonag Lake area, where the movement and delivery of Tibetan antelope can be better monitored.
Deputy director Guo Xuehu said that every year, conservation staff rescue many Tibetan antelope calves separated from their herds at the Zhonag Lake Conservation Station. “Now, if a calf becomes ill, we can use a video call to connect with a veterinarian who can guide treatment remotely.”
“Live streaming the migration and birth of Tibetan antelopes will also help raise public awareness on biodiversity conservation,” Sun added.
According to the local government, more 5G base stations will be built in the nature reserve, and a combination of 5G remote inspection, field patrols and helicopter patrols will be introduced to strengthen the reserve's anti-poaching and surveillance capabilities. It is said that it will be done.
According to Lian Xinming, a researcher at the Northwest Plateau Biology Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, research on the Tibetan antelope, one of the representative species of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, has always been important to protect the plateau's biodiversity. It is said that there was.
Liang praised technological advances in wildlife conservation on the “roof of the world” and said AI technology could be used to monitor the breeding status of Tibetan antelopes in the future. This approach reduces human resource input and statistical errors, improving the efficiency of ecological protection and scientific research in Ho-Sil.
(Video reporters: Li Zhanyi, Wang Jinjin, Zhou Shengsheng, Zhang Honxiang, Han Fangfang, video editors: Hon Jing, Hui Peipei, Zheng Xin, Zhang Qiru) ■
