In the high-altitude wilderness of Qinghai Province’s Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, 16 local herders—15 women and one man—are rewriting the script for wildlife conservation. Their mission? Protecting nearly 100 endangered black-necked cranes nesting in this fragile ecosystem.
Known as ‘The Call of the Plateau’, their story will debut in a CGTN Documentary film on June 30 at 11 p.m. BJT, offering a rare glimpse into grassroots environmental stewardship. The documentary highlights their daily patrols, nest monitoring, and innovative coexistence strategies in one of Asia’s most biodiverse regions.
Data shows the black-necked crane population has grown by 15% locally since 2020, coinciding with the group’s efforts. 'We’re not just guarding birds,' explains one volunteer. 'We’re preserving the balance our ancestors taught us.'
The film’s July 2 broadcast on CGTN English’s Big Story slot (1 p.m. BJT) aligns with growing global interest in community-led ecological solutions, particularly those championed by women in rural areas.
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