Abstract: The natural geographical structure of Jinsha River is diversified and complicated with fragile eco-system.If human beings want to live in such a environment and seek for the economic development and eco-safety,they must follow the ways different from that of living for the maximized coexistence with nature.In history,ethnic groups of Qiangwu lived on the eco-environment with high mountains,pastures,forests and wet land.They mainly lived on the combination way of crop cultivation and animal husbandry together.And based on the accumulation of experiences and their techniques,they actualized the perfect protection of eco-environment and efficient usage of resources,thus contributing to the ecosystem along Yangzi River.

Key words: traditional survival, eco-safety, crop cultivation and animal husbandry