好日子有了“源头活水”——探寻国家“两山”实践创新基地南京高淳的“致富密码”

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful implementation of the "Two Mountains" concept in Nanjing, particularly in the Gaochun District, showcasing how ecological preservation can lead to sustainable economic growth and improved quality of life for residents [1][4]. Group 1: Ecological Initiatives - Gaochun has achieved a forest coverage rate of 88.3% and has completed afforestation of 30,483 acres over the past decade [1]. - The area has invested nearly 3 billion yuan in ecological restoration projects, including the "retreating dikes to restore lakes" initiative, which expanded the area of Gucheng Lake by 6.11 square kilometers [3][5]. - The district has implemented strict environmental regulations, rejecting high-pollution and high-energy consumption industrial projects to protect its natural resources [1][4]. Group 2: Economic Transformation - Gaochun has allocated no less than 20% of its new local financial resources annually to ecological construction, with ecological investment accounting for at least 3% of GDP, reaching 5.51% in 2021 [5]. - The district has developed a "beautiful economy," with 65 rural guesthouses in Luanxi Village attracting 1.33 million visitors annually, generating an average income of 150,000 yuan per household [6][7]. - In 2024, Gaochun is expected to receive approximately 16.4 million tourists, generating tourism revenue of 20.9 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 13.52% in the first half of the year [7]. Group 3: Innovative Ecological Valuation - Gaochun has established a GEP (Gross Ecosystem Product) accounting system, collaborating with universities to quantify the value of ecological products, which has led to the first successful carbon credit transaction in Jiangsu [8][9]. - The district's innovative approach to pricing ecological assets, such as clean air and beautiful environments, has attracted urban visitors willing to pay for these experiences [8][9]. - The successful auction of carbon credits from organic rice cultivation demonstrates a viable pathway for converting ecological resources into economic benefits, reinforcing the idea that environmental preservation can lead to financial gains [9].