Core Insights - Shandong province is exploring a new path for achieving a win-win situation between ecology and development, transforming "ecological burdens" into "green wealth" [1][3] Group 1: Ecological Restoration and Economic Development - The city of Jiyue County has successfully transformed coal mining subsidence areas into wetland parks, restoring 26,000 acres of subsided land and 5,000 acres of abandoned mines, creating six cultural tourism sites and twelve green agricultural bases, which have provided employment for 12,000 farmers [1][3] - The "ecological governance + industrial development" dual-drive approach has allowed Jiyue County to turn ecological scars into a green engine for local development [1][3] Group 2: Agricultural Waste Utilization - In Juancheng County, the "take from the field, benefit the farmers" model has been implemented, converting agricultural waste into industrial resources, which has directly increased farmers' income from straw sales and created over 200 jobs [3][4] - The utilization of straw as biomass fuel in Laiwu District has significantly reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal, with 90% of corn straw being repurposed for various uses, effectively addressing the issue of open burning [4] Group 3: Cultural and Ecotourism Development - The enhancement of urban river landscapes in Zibo City has integrated cultural elements, leading to improved ecological environments that attract wildlife and boost the local tourism industry, with over one million annual visitors to parks [5]