Technological Approaches to Non-timber Forest Product Development and Economic Feasibility Assessment
Yunnan boasts superior natural conditions and abundant forest resources.In order to promote the devel-opment of the under-forest resources economy,increase farmers'income.and achieve a virtuous cycle of ecological and economic benefits,this study has conducted a thorough review of literature,on-site production surveys,and in-terviews with scientific and technological personnel.Five typical ecological cultivation models have been identified and analyzed in detail for their technical and economic feasibility:'Rubber Forest+Pearl Taro(Amorphophallus spp.)','Walnut Orchard+Flowering Taro(A.konjac.)','Edible Fungi Cultivated Under Forest Canopy','Me-dicinal Plants Cultivated Under Forest Canopy',and'Forage Grasses Grown Under Forest Canopy'.The study points out that the main issues in the development of under-forest resources include Insufficient ecological planning and lack of exemplary guidance,weak scientific and technological foundation,lack of technical standards,and insuf-ficiently demonstrated benefits from the economic development and utilization of these resources.Furthermore,four recommendations are proposed to foster the healthy development of the forest understory resource economy:Leverage the government's leading role to facilitate the high-quality development of the forest-based economy through policy guidance.Effectively utilizing investment attraction strategies to create a conducive environment for development,es-tablishing a brand for the forest understory resource economy industry,and developing mechanisms that integrate and support agriculture.
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