Harmony is achieved here in the Tangjiahe area of the Giant Panda National Park in Sichuan. The Park is home to more than 2,600 types of plants and more than 1,000 species of animals, including over 70 species that are nationally protected, such as the giant panda, greater kudu, and the golden snub-nosed monkey.
This area is prone to wildfires due to its alpine canyons, dry climates, and unpredictable winds, which can cause severe damage to the ecosystem. With no network or electricity in the mountains, everything was done the old-fashioned way. Rangers used to walk 10 kilometers a day in the mountains and relied solely on non-electronic means of communication.
Sichuan Forestry and Grassland Bureau worked with Huawei to build a wildfire monitoring and reporting system linking ground, space, and people, based on Huawei Cloud Stack. Huawei Cloud Meeting, Live, and AI services connect satellites, drones, watchtowers, and smart terminals to empower forest rangers. The temperature of the ground is observed and any areas of high heat are identified and confirmed within an hour. This allows for the early identification, reporting, and handling of fire hazards. Forest rangers in the wild can patrol protected areas with smart devices and cloud systems. Their whereabouts, logs, and communications during patrols are constantly monitored and guaranteed in real-time.
The system has been connected to 12 satellites, more than 900 ground monitoring systems, and more than 140,000 rangers. Modern technologies surpass the limits of human eyes and ears, making ecological protection smarter and more effective.