Core Insights - The report highlights that by 2024, the total output value of the national forestry and grass industry is expected to reach 10.496 trillion yuan, with four pillar industries exceeding one trillion yuan each: wood processing, economic forests, forest tourism, and under-forest economy [1][2] - The forestry and grass industry employs over 60 million people directly, with more than 60% of income for farmers in key forestry counties coming from this sector, positioning it as a "green engine" for rural revitalization and common prosperity [1] Industry Development - The report indicates that the development foundation of the forestry and grass industry is still weak, with most resources not effectively developed and low output per unit area [1] - It emphasizes the need for legal protection and promotion of the transformation and high-quality development of the forestry and grass industry while ensuring ecological safety [1] Strategic Recommendations - The report suggests that strengthening the forestry and grass industry should be regarded as a national strategic task, aiming to build a modern industrial system that encompasses the entire industry chain from resource cultivation and utilization to product processing, ecological tourism, forest health care, natural education, and social services [1] - It advocates for the cultivation of new green productive forces in the forestry and grass sector, supporting technological innovation to address key technical challenges in enhancing forest ecological functions and the roles of the "four reservoirs" [1] Policy Support - The report proposes enhancing the support for infrastructure and industrial base construction in forest areas through increased central budget investments and other channels [2] - It encourages the development of profitable industries such as forest fungi, medicinal plants, and ornamental seedlings, while also promoting the role of green financial tools to encourage financial institutions to provide credit support in compliance with regulations [2]