Core Insights - Forest food is the third largest agricultural product in China, following grains and vegetables, with many regions currently harvesting forest foods during the summer [1] - The development of the forest economy is diversifying from single crop cultivation to multi-faceted production, enhancing the added value of forest products [7][8] Group 1: Forest Food Production - In Jiangxi Province, a cooperative has established a 1,000-acre edible mushroom cultivation base, resulting in a 10% increase in mushroom yield due to a new irrigation system supported by the government [1] - In Yunnan's Mengla Town, 20 acres of bamboo fungus are being cultivated under rubber trees, showcasing the potential of forest under-economy [3] - Nationally, over 2 billion tons of various forest foods are produced annually, with more than 2,400 out of 2,800 counties engaged in economic forest cultivation [5] Group 2: Value Addition and Processing - The local mango industry in Lijiang, Yunnan, has developed deep processing capabilities, producing mango juice, dried mango, and frozen fruit blocks, with a sales network extending nationwide and internationally [10] - The processing of fresh fruit into high-value medicinal materials has increased the value of products like bitter orange by over five times through 14 processing steps [12] Group 3: Ecological and Tourism Development - The forest landscape is being utilized to create economic value, with various regions expanding their ecological product value transformation channels [15] - In Zhejiang's Tiantai County, a forest wellness industry has been developed, attracting tourists for health and recreation, with multiple forest wellness bases established [17] - In Heilongjiang's Yichun, the region is leveraging its ecological resources to develop a forest wellness tourism cluster, which has spurred growth in related sectors like homestays and cultural products [19] Group 4: Economic Impact - Since 2018, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration has launched several national forest tourism routes, contributing to an annual output value of approximately 1 trillion yuan from the forest economy, benefiting millions of forest farmers [21]