Researchers maintain scientific research station in Tibet

Staff at the Lhasa Agricultural Ecosystem National Field Science Observation Research Station in Tibet operate as a close-knit community to conduct environmental research.

Researchers, meteorologists, drivers, and students live and work together in a shared environment. The team maintains the station's operations through long-term residence on the plateau, where they manage observation points and demonstration bases across the region. The team faces physical challenges, including severe altitude sickness and the risks of traveling long distances on rugged roads.

Researchers have spent decades traveling thousands of kilometers to collect data and provide technical services to local farmers and herders. While the work involves significant personal sacrifices, such as being away from family, the staff continues to expand the station's reach. The station has grown from an original crew of three people to a team of 21 permanent staff members and over 50 graduate students.

They perform tasks ranging from maintaining meteorological instruments to helping local villagers establish cooperatives and livestock processing facilities.