Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the innovative approaches taken by Ningguo City in Anhui Province to transform fragmented ecological resources into a cohesive and profitable mountain walnut industry, while also promoting tourism integration along the "Wannan Sichuan-Tibet Line" [1][5]. Group 1: Mountain Walnut Industry Reform - Ningguo City has faced challenges in the walnut industry due to fragmented land ownership, leading to inefficiencies in management and low profitability for farmers [2][3]. - The "Small Mountain Becomes Big Mountain" reform initiated in 2021 has successfully consolidated fragmented walnut farms, resulting in significant reductions in the number of plots per household and increased income for farmers [2][3]. - As of now, 79 village groups have completed the reform, involving nearly 2,000 farmers and covering over 80,000 acres, with a participation rate of 85% [3]. Group 2: Economic and Ecological Benefits - The scale of operations has led to a three to five-fold increase in mechanization, reducing labor costs by over 3,000 yuan per household [3]. - The industry has seen upgrades with the establishment of 63 modern walnut technology demonstration bases, promoting both primary and deep processing of walnut products [3]. - The geographical indication brand value of "Ningguo Walnut" has reached 2.1 billion yuan, with the total industry chain output value at 2.46 billion yuan [3]. Group 3: Tourism Integration along "Wannan Sichuan-Tibet Line" - The "Wannan Sichuan-Tibet Line" has been developed to connect various scenic spots, enhancing tourism in the region, which previously suffered from poor transportation and lack of coordination [4]. - An investment of 130 million yuan has been made to upgrade 68 kilometers of main roads, significantly increasing parking spaces and establishing rest areas [4]. - The area is projected to receive 8.4 million tourists in 2024, with local agritourism businesses increasing from fewer than 10 to over 300, resulting in an average income increase of 28,000 yuan per villager [4]. Group 4: Key Mechanisms for Transformation - The success of the "Small Mountain Becomes Big Mountain" initiative and the tourism integration strategy is attributed to innovative mechanisms and resource integration that align ecological resources with market demands [5][6]. - The restructuring of production relationships through land ownership transfer mechanisms has allowed for the realization of ecological dividends through large-scale operations [6]. - The development of the walnut industry and tourism integration reflects the local ecological advantages and the growing demand for immersive rural tourism experiences from the Yangtze River Delta region [6].