不久前，宜兴市丁蜀镇莲花荡"遛遛岛"正式揭开面纱。这座专为市民打造的梦幻小岛，以"宠物友好"为 特色，已成为好友欢聚、宠物撒欢的户外露营天堂，更为小镇抢占"它经济"赛道开辟了新窗口。 如今的莲花荡，如蓝宝石般镶嵌在宜兴丁蜀镇的大地上。田野与村落相拥，如诗如画，鱼嬉草动，游过 的影子，是未写完的生态之诗。 "以前这里可不是这样，那时周围都是围网养殖、鱼塘和养殖场。多年前这里还没有路，全是烂泥塘， 下雨天到田里干活都是踩着泥浆过去，周围猪舍连片，环境脏乱不堪。"说起以前的莲花荡，周边农民 都有着这样的印象。莲花荡地处国考入湖河道乌溪港上游，距太湖直线距离不足3公里，曾因畜禽养 殖、围网养殖等问题，面临"环境脏乱不堪、猪舍连片"的困境，成为影响太湖水质的"隐患点"。 为切实解决群众"房前屋后"的突出生态环境问题，丁蜀镇在莲花荡先后实施了畜禽养殖整治、围网养殖 拆除及渔船集中整治、农业面源污染治理、秸秆的资源化利用、小流域整治等五大专项工程。同时，流 转核心区域千亩农田打造成生态农场，以实际行动回应群众沉甸甸的幸福期盼。 今年，丁蜀镇又投入4200万元建设乌溪港流域莲花荡生态缓冲区，通过692亩生态涵养区的水生动植物 ...

Core Viewpoint - Guangdong is innovatively integrating the protection and utilization of ancient trees to activate a new engine for the green economy, promoting ecological, cultural, and industrial development [3][4][30]. Group 1: Ancient Tree Protection and Economic Development - Guangdong has over 85,000 ancient trees, and the province is exploring a model of "ecology + industry + culture" for their protection and economic development [3][4]. - The province has built 210 ancient tree parks, enhancing facilities to convert ecological resources into assets that benefit local communities [16][18]. - Ancient tree parks are becoming hotspots for eco-tourism, contributing to local economies and creating a positive cycle of "protecting trees and increasing income" [11][19]. Group 2: Economic Impact and Community Benefits - In Renhua County, the establishment of 13 green ancient tree parks has generated over 200,000 yuan annually for local communities [10][11]. - In Guangzhou's Dengshan Village, the ancient olive trees have led to the formation of a cooperative, generating over 5 million yuan annually through a full chain of "planting-processing-tourism" [24][30]. - The ancient tree economy is evolving from a single-resource reliance to a full-chain development, enhancing both ecological and economic value [30]. Group 3: Cultural Significance and Tourism - Ancient trees serve as cultural symbols, with initiatives like "one tree, one story" enhancing cultural tourism and attracting visitors [34][36]. - The ancient tree IP is being leveraged to create immersive cultural experiences, drawing tourists and fostering a sense of nostalgia [34][39]. - Guangdong aims to harmonize ancient tree protection with urban and rural development, enhancing the quality of life and ecological environment for residents [42][49].