As the village weathered the disaster and gradually recovered, Lin Yue realized more and more deeply that relying solely on manpower and traditional experience was no longer sufficient to meet the increasingly complex and demanding needs of ecological protection. Technology, like the dawn of a new era, will open a new chapter for the village's ecological protection efforts, injecting powerful and lasting momentum.
Lin Yue first focused her attention on the field of environmental monitoring. She actively communicated and collaborated with professional technology companies, introducing an advanced environmental monitoring system to the village. This system acts like a precise and accurate ecological guardian, capable of monitoring key indicators such as air quality, water quality, soil fertility, and biodiversity in real time. In the village's central square, a small yet exquisite weather monitoring station stands quietly. Its white tower blends seamlessly with the surrounding natural scenery, and the wind vane at the top rotates gracefully with the wind, seemingly telling the secrets of nature. The high-precision sensors inside the station transmit the collected data to the village's ecological protection data center at regular intervals. Data shows that in the past month, the village's air quality has been excellent or good over 90% of the time, with the levels of harmful gases remaining consistently at extremely low levels. This is attributed to the purifying effect of the surrounding forest vegetation and the village's effective control of pollution sources. Water quality monitoring equipment is installed at key points in streams, ponds, and other bodies of water. This equipment can accurately detect parameters such as pH, dissolved oxygen, and heavy metal content in the water. For example, continuous monitoring of the streams revealed that, thanks to the progress of post-disaster ecological restoration efforts, the dissolved oxygen content in the water has increased by nearly 30 percent compared to before, and the water quality has recovered from slightly polluted to close to the Class II water quality standard. This has resulted in a significant increase in the number and variety of aquatic organisms in the streams.
In the forest ecosystem scenario, Linyue has introduced an advanced forest fire early warning system. This system utilizes satellite remote sensing technology, drone patrols, and a ground sensor network to construct a comprehensive forest fire monitoring system. Satellite remote sensing can scan large areas of forest, quickly detecting abnormal high temperatures or signs of smoke; drones can conduct low-altitude patrols in key areas, acquiring more accurate images and data; ground sensors monitor meteorological parameters such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed, as well as the concentration of combustible gases in the forest in real time. Once a fire hazard is detected, the system immediately issues an alarm and uses intelligent algorithms to determine the possible direction and speed of fire spread, providing firefighters with scientific firefighting plans. Since the system was put into use, the incidence of forest fires around villages has significantly decreased. Statistics show that in the past year, the number of forest fires has decreased by more than 60%, and no large-scale forest fires have occurred, effectively protecting forest resources and ecological balance.
For wetland ecosystems, Lin Yue adopted an integrated technological solution combining ecological restoration and monitoring. In wetland restoration, artificial wetland construction technology was used. By simulating the ecological structure and function of natural wetlands, aquatic plants such as reeds and cattails were planted, and benthic animals such as snails and clams were introduced to create a complete wetland ecosystem. These aquatic plants and benthic animals can absorb nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus from the water, purifying the wetland water quality. Simultaneously, wetland ecological monitoring equipment was installed to monitor the wetland's water level, water quality, and biodiversity in real time. Data shows that after a period of restoration, the wetland's water quality has significantly improved, with ammonia nitrogen levels decreasing by about 40% and total phosphorus levels decreasing by about 30%. The wetland's biodiversity has also gradually recovered, with a significant increase in the types and numbers of birds. Some rare bird species, such as egrets and cranes, have begun to inhabit and breed in the wetland.
In the field of farmland ecology, the application of technology has brought about significant changes. The introduction of intelligent irrigation systems has enabled precise management of farmland water use. Based on soil moisture sensors, weather station data, and crop growth models, this system automatically calculates the water demand of farmland and activates or deactivates irrigation equipment accordingly. This not only greatly improves water resource utilization efficiency and reduces water waste—estimated to be over 50% higher than traditional irrigation methods—but also ensures crops grow in optimal moisture conditions. Furthermore, agricultural pest and disease monitoring and early warning systems have played a crucial role. By using insect monitors, pathogen spore traps, and other equipment installed in farmland, pest and disease information is collected in real time, and big data analysis and artificial intelligence algorithms are used to predict pest and disease trends. Once signs of an outbreak are detected, the system promptly notifies villagers to take appropriate control measures, such as precision pesticide application and biological control. This has kept crop pest and disease losses below 10%, ensuring stable agricultural production and the quality and safety of agricultural products.
During the application of technology, villagers and scientific and technological personnel established a close interactive and cooperative model. During the installation and commissioning phase of environmental monitoring equipment, the technical personnel came to the village and taught the villagers how to operate the equipment and how to read and analyze data. The villagers actively cooperated, providing the technical personnel with infrastructure support such as sites and electricity, and assisting them in site selection and installation. For example, during the construction of the meteorological monitoring station, villagers voluntarily helped move equipment and dig foundations, working alongside the technical personnel under the scorching sun to complete the installation. A young villager, Xiao Li, quickly mastered the basic operating skills of the monitoring equipment under the guidance of the technical personnel. He diligently checks the air quality data every day and promptly reports it to the villagers. He said, "These technological devices are like our eyes, allowing us to better understand the village's environmental conditions. We must make good use of them."
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