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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2025, Vol. 61 ›› Issue (7): 8-22.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.LYKX20250219

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Preliminary Exploration on the Construction of Forestry Ecological Economic System in the New Era

Guirui Yu1,2,*(),Kexin Guo1,2,*(),Tianxiang Hao1   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Ecosystem Network Observation and Modelling, Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100101
    2. College of Resources and Environment, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences Beijing 100049
  • Received:2025-04-10 Online:2025-07-20 Published:2025-07-25
  • Contact: Guirui Yu,Kexin Guo E-mail:yugr@igsnrr.ac.cn;guokexin22@mails.ucas.ac.cn

Abstract:

Under the guidance of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, ecological civilization construction has entered a new stage. This shift places new responsibilities and demands on forestry development. Traditional forestry, rooted in the commodity economy and focused on supplying materials for human use, is no longer sufficient. It cannot meet the growing public demand for diverse, high-quality ecological products. Nor can it adequately address global ecological crises or the need for livable environments and high-quality habitats. In this new era of human development, building a forestry-based ecological economy system is both historically necessary and socially urgent. China is currently at a critical stage in this process. The conceptual framework is emerging, but scientific definitions, theoretical foundations, and applicable models remain underdeveloped. This paper, based on the historical trajectory and practical needs of China’s forestry sector, proposes new perspectives and scientific concepts for constructing a forestry ecological economy system. The goal is to provide theoretical support for the high-quality development of forestry in the new era. The study first outlines fundamental theories and scientific principles. It then identifies key strategic tasks and highlights three scientific and technological capabilities that must be strengthened: 1) conducting systematic research on the scientific basis of multifunctional linkages within forest ecosystems; 2) developing a technical system for multi-objective, coordinated stewardship of forest ecosystems; 3) establishing an intelligent, full life-cycle management mechanism for ecological assets. This research aims to offer both theoretical foundations and practical guidance. It envisions forest regions as integrated ecological-economic spaces. The system prioritizes the sustained accumulation and long-term appreciation of ecological assets, while also supporting material production, resource provision, ecological conservation, and socio-economic development.

Key words: forest ecosystems, ecosystem multifunctionality, near-natural forest management, forestry ecological economy, ecological security

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