Huang Tongwei observes on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei observes on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei observes on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 8, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei observes on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei and his wife Wu Zaiqiong plant trees at an open space near a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
This aerial photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows the fire-lookout tower where Huang Tongwei works in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei and his wife Wu Zaiqiong clean vegetables to make pickles in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 8, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei uses his hands to measure the diameter of a pine tree while patrolling a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei takes a rest while patrolling a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei rides his motorcycle while patrolling in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei patrols a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
This aerial photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows Huang Tongwei observing on a fire-lookout tower in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei prepares for patrolling a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
Huang Tongwei patrols a forest in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 9, 2023. It is the 31st year for Huang Tongwei to work as a fire lookout on a fire-lookout tower built in 1991 and perched on a peak of a mountain in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province.
In 1992, Huang became the fire lookout here and has been responsible for spotting forest fires over an area of more than 80,000 mu (about 5,333 hectares) and preventing illegal logging in certain areas.
After marriage, his wife Wu Zaiqiong has become his capable assistant and served as a volunteer fire lookout as well.
"Although observing the forests is not an arduous work, we need to be patient, vigilant and accurate," said Huang.
During fires seasons, "My wife and I will take turns eating meals. Sometimes we need to keep alerting while eating," said Huang.
With Huang and his wife's efforts, there have been no large scale forest fires or illegal logging during the past three decades in areas covered by him.
Because of his conscientious and responsible work, Huang has also been awarded by the local authorities. (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)
