Wudang Mountains hosts forest fire prevention meeting

Zhang Lin, deputy director of the Wudang Tourism Economic Zone in Shiyan, Hubei province, investigates the Eight Immortal Temple forests. [Photo/wudangshan.gov.cn]

In a bid to prevent forest fires, prevent fire accidents and protect natural resources and historic cultural relics, Wudang Mountains in Shiyan, Hubei province, hosted the 2015 forest fire prevention meeting on Jan 21.

Delegations meet at Wudang Mountains in Shiyan, Hubei province, which hosted the 2015 forest fire prevention meeting on Jan 21, 2015. [Photo/wudangshan.gov.cn]

Zhang Lin, deputy director of the Wudang Tourism Economic Zone, delivered a speech and put forward several requirements for the year ahead. She noted that Wudang should strengthen its fire source management and prevent mountain climbers from taking sources of fire, such as lighters, matches and camp stove fluids. By improving the on-duty system and ensuring emergency phone lines remain open all day, fire accidents can be put out in time, said Mrs Zhang. In addition, Wudang should strengthen its patrol and forbid illegal hunting.

Before the meeting, Zhang and his group investigated the Eight Immortal Temple forests and encouraged staff to strengthen their forest patrols to prevent further fire accidents.

Contributed by Wang Liang and Jiang Yuanbo from Wudang Mountains Tourism Bureau