Whole-process and Multi-source Funding Scheme of Ecological Restoration in the United States and Its Enlightenment on China
Forest ecological restoration is a crucial method for protecting forest ecosystem.In practice,ecological restoration encounters numerous challenges,among which lack of funds is a significant constraint.The United States of America is one of the earlier countries committed to addressing the inadequate funding for ecological restoration,and has established the mechanisms,such as deposit scheme,Superfund,and the urban forest carbon sink market trading,to support the whole process of ecological restoration,including prevention,management,and restoration.These schemes provides financial support for ecological restoration at each stage through a holistic use of financial,legal and market mechanisms.In view of specific development circumstances in China and the experience and lessons learned from the United States,it is proposed that China should improve the deposit system for forest ecological restoration,and takes it as a security mechanism to ensure that the deposit should be used strictly for their intended purposes.Additionally,China should establish a forest ecological restoration fund to form a structurally balanced and diversified financing approach.The fund should be managed by a relatively independent special foundation,and the fund should be used in accordance with standardized processes,subject to strict oversight.Moreover,it is necessary to clarify the revenue attributes of urban forest carbon sinks and establish a funding system for supporting forest ecological restoration based on urban forest carbon market trading,ensuring adequate funding for forest ecological restoration.
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