Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the successful implementation of collective forest rights reform in Guangdong Province, which is transforming dormant forestry resources into active capital, thereby enhancing local economies and promoting sustainable development in the forestry sector [1][2][6]. Current Situation - The forestry industry in Guangdong accounts for approximately 10% of the national total output value, but fragmented and decentralized collective forest land management has been a major bottleneck [2]. - The "Implementation Plan" for deepening collective forest rights reform was officially released in August 2024, aiming to separate land ownership, contracting rights, and management rights, encouraging the flow of management rights and concentrating forest resources into new management entities [2][5]. - In the Gaoming District of Foshan, approximately 12,000 acres of land have been transferred for the development of macadamia nuts, addressing issues such as high eucalyptus ratios and single tree species [2][3]. Breakthroughs - The reform is seen as a systematic response to the "Four Questions of Forest Reform," particularly addressing financing challenges by allowing forest management rights to be used as collateral for loans [5][6]. - The issuance of forestry operating income rights certificates has opened new financing channels for enterprises, confirming non-timber economic rights as legally transferable assets [5][6]. Challenges - The forestry industry is transitioning from scale expansion to a new quality of productivity, requiring the establishment of a "digital twin" platform to overcome core technological bottlenecks [8][10]. - The current challenge lies in accurately quantifying the true value of forestry resources, particularly in carbon trading and smart forestry, where the lack of precise monitoring and decision-making models limits the potential for financial support and industry upgrades [9][10].