The power department of Jiaozuo City in Henan Province diligently protects the habitats of rare birds

Staff inspect the power lines in an area with high bird activity (Photo by Ping Rongrong)

　　On December 26, at the Yellow River Wetland Conservation Area of Mengzhou county-level City, Jiaozuo City, Henan Province, China, several black storks, a national first-class protected species, strolled leisurely on the water’s surface while staff from the State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company inspected the power lines in areas frequented by birds.

　　In recent years, China has placed great emphasis on ecological and environmental protection. Through initiatives such as converting marginal farmland back to wetlands, restoring habitats and creating foraging grounds, the country is committed to preserving and enhancing the authenticity and integrity of ecosystems, providing ideal habitats for precious bird species like the black stork.

　　To ensure harmonious coexistence between birds and power grid facilities, the State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company has taken proactive measures. Staff from the Company developed inspection plans, inspected equipment within the area of their responsibility, removed or relocated nests that could interfere with power lines, and constructed new bird habitats. Moreover, they installed protective devices like bird protection spikes and artificial nests on lines in areas with frequent bird activity. The Company also intensified efforts to promote the protection of electrical facilities through distributing educational materials in nearby villages, urging residents to care for birds and protect the environment. Additionally, it also organized diverse volunteer activities focused on environmental conservation and wildlife protection, enriching the ways and means of bird and line care, and continuously advancing the construction of an ecologically harmonious power grid.

　　Moving forward, the State Grid Jiaozuo Power Supply Company will actively participate in the ecological conservation and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin. Meanwhile, it will continue to make efforts in supporting environmental protection and biodiversity, and take practical actions to promote harmonious coexistence between the power grid and nature.