Core Concept - The article highlights the 20th anniversary of the "Green Mountains and Clear Water are Gold and Silver Mountains" concept, showcasing the successful transformation paths explored by various regions, particularly focusing on Yichun City in Heilongjiang Province, which has transitioned from a timber economy to a green economy while enhancing ecological product value conversion [1] Group 1: Biodiversity Protection Practices - Yichun has nearly 2,000 species of wild flora and fauna, including 11 species of national first-class protected animals and 54 species of second-class protected animals, establishing a solid biological gene pool for ecological value conversion [2][4] - The city has implemented legal frameworks such as the "Yichun City Red Pine Protection Regulations" to strengthen ecological protection and has designated May 23 as "Yichun Ecological Day" to raise public awareness [2][3] Group 2: Ecological Product Value Conversion - Yichun is focusing on high-quality ecological products to support its transformation into a green economy, promoting the integration of traditional forestry with ecological industries [5][6] - The city has developed over 800 products, including birch juice and blueberry juice, and has established a brand value of 1.65 billion yuan for "Yichun Blueberry" with an annual collection of 5,000 tons [6][7] Group 3: Circular Economy and Carbon Neutral Practices - Yichun has built the first "waste-free zero-carbon forest farm" in the country, achieving a solid waste utilization rate of 95% and reducing carbon emissions across the entire industry chain [8] - The city is exploring carbon trading markets and has secured a loan of 1.04 billion yuan for forest resource concession projects, indicating a strong push towards carbon economy [8] Group 4: Technology Empowerment and Brand Upgrading - Yichun is leveraging technology to enhance product quality and sales channels, developing smart traceability systems and integrating e-commerce with various industries [9] - The city has established a comprehensive live-streaming marketing system to promote forest food products, expanding its market reach and enhancing brand influence [9]