Environmental heroes keeping nature safe

Fire wardens looking out for forest's future

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 defending the natural world.

Lonely! That is the most accurate word to describe the lives of Liu Jun and his wife, Wang Juan.

They have spent 24 years at various posts at remote and isolated checkpoints and watchtowers in a vast forest farm.