Married rangers make sacrifices for forest
Separated by their duties, couple remain dedicated to ensure safety of woodland
Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.
For more than 20 years Chen Xinbing and his wife Wang Meirong have worked as forest rangers deep in the mountains near Shiqiao township, Shandong province.
Their work at the State-owned Zhinyu Cave forest farm began after both graduated from secondary vocational school in the 1990s. Chen, now 48, secured a job at the farm in 1998 and Wang, 46, was employed there a year later.