Joint Defense and Law Enforcement Operation in Qilian Mountain National Park

Strategic Insights -

In a concerted effort to protect ecological security, multiple departments and units collaborated to conduct a joint defense and law enforcement operation in the Jiuquan area of Qilian Mountain National Park. The operation, which took place on September 4, aimed to address illegal activities such as mining, poaching, and logging, as well as investigate the implementation quality of ecological restoration projects. The joint law enforcement team inspected key areas, conducted aerial drone monitoring, and provided legal education to locals through door-to-door visits. This coordinated effort has strengthened cross-departmental collaboration, integrated dispersed law enforcement resources, and provided a solid foundation for safeguarding the region's ecological foundation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The joint defense and law enforcement operation was a collaborative effort between multiple departments and units, including the Yanchiwan Branch of the Forest Public Security Bureau, the Gansu Yanchiwan National Nature Reserve Management Center, the County Public Security Bureau, the Natural Resources Bureau, and Yanchiwan Township.
  • The operation focused on investigating illegal activities such as mining, poaching, and logging, as well as conducting on-site supervision of ecological restoration projects within the Jiuquan section of Qilian Mountain National Park.
  • Specific areas of inspection included the Zazigou Nature Reserve, Haxiongzhang, and Shutangou, with the use of on-site inspections, aerial drone monitoring, and door-to-door legal education to locals.
  • The operation aimed to strengthen cross-departmental collaboration mechanisms and integrate dispersed law enforcement resources to provide a solid foundation for safeguarding the region's ecological foundation.
  • The Qilian Mountains are considered a critical ecological security barrier in western China, with their ecological status directly related to regional ecological balance and sustainable development.

Statistics:

  • The joint law enforcement team inspected key areas within the Jiuquan section of Qilian Mountain National Park in September 2025.
  • Aerial drone monitoring was conducted during the operation to gather information on the region's ecological status.
  • The operation included door-to-door legal education for locals, with the aim of providing them with information on the importance of ecological protection.
  • A total of multiple departments and units participated in the operation, including the Yanchiwan Branch of the Forest Public Security Bureau and the Gansu Yanchiwan National Nature Reserve Management Center.

Sources:

  • https://www.subei.gov.cn/suBei/c101186/202509/4ea99225cc454952a1e13b2effe225a7.shtml
  • Gansu Provincial Public Security Department
  • Yanchiwan Branch of the Forest Public Security Bureau
  • Gansu Yanchiwan National Nature Reserve Management Center
  • County Public Security Bureau
  • Natural Resources Bureau
  • Yanchiwan Township