从“活化石”到“金钥匙” 广东古树名木激活绿美经济

Core Insights - Guangdong province is leveraging its ancient trees to stimulate the green economy by integrating ecological protection with economic development through innovative mechanisms and cultural tourism [1][3]. Group 1: Ancient Tree Parks and Tourism - The establishment of ancient tree parks, such as the Hongzui Ancient Tree Park in Rinhua County, has turned into ecological and cultural tourism hotspots, attracting both locals and tourists [2][3]. - By the end of 2024, Rinhua County plans to have built 13 green ancient tree parks, which have boosted local rural tourism and the homestay industry, creating a positive cycle of "tree protection and income generation" [3]. Group 2: Economic Impact of Ancient Trees - In Denshan Village, the establishment of a professional cooperative for the cultivation of ancient olive trees has led to an annual economic benefit of over 5 million yuan through a comprehensive "planting-processing-tourism" model [4]. - The ancient lychee tree cluster in Maoming has become a significant tourist attraction, drawing nearly one million visitors annually and boosting local agricultural product sales [6]. Group 3: Cultural and Emotional Value - The ancient tree IPs in Guangdong are being utilized to create emotional resonance and immersive cultural experiences, such as the story of the ancient osmanthus tree planted by the famous poet Han Yu, which connects various cultural sites [6]. - The "Bird Paradise" in Jiangmen, based on Ba Jin's literary work, has developed ecological photography and nature education, attracting over 350,000 visitors annually, demonstrating the successful integration of protection and development [8]. Group 4: Future Development Plans - Guangdong aims to enhance the management mechanisms for ancient trees, further exploring their ecological, cultural, and tourism value to improve urban and rural green ecological quality and support ecological construction and rural revitalization [8].