9月6日，在湖北省十堰市竹山县竹坪乡小阳沟林场中药材种植基地，淫羊藿苗郁郁葱葱。 小阳沟林场面积16500亩，森林覆盖率达97.6%。为了让闲置林地活起来，林场积极开发中药材种 植，探索实施"党支部+林场+农户"模式，由干部带头出资，联合有经验的返乡能人率先打造示范基 地。 今年3月，小阳沟林场中药材种植项目正式落地，种植淫羊藿30余亩、黄柏280余亩，发展段木香菇 2600棒。同时，林场提前制订利润分配方案，见收后按6：3：1比例分给投资者、林场和农户。干部带 头干，村民信心大增，积极参与林下药材种植。 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the transformation of Longshan County's economy through the cultivation of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs, which has become a "green bank" for local residents, enhancing their income and restoring the ecological environment [2][4]. Industry Development - Longshan County has over 300 herbal planting cooperatives, with annual output value exceeding 1 billion yuan from the processing of herbs like Huangbai, Baihe, and Jinyinhua into over 60 products, including traditional Chinese medicine, health products, and cosmetics [2][4]. - The county has established a stable planting area of 100,000 mu for Baihe, yielding an annual production of 100,000 tons [5]. Technological Advancements - Longshan County collaborates with various agricultural research institutions to improve the quality of Baihe through molecular breeding and organic farming practices, resulting in a 30% increase in yield [6]. - The contribution of technology to the herbal industry’s output value exceeds 50%, with the establishment of three expert workstations and five industry-university-research demonstration bases [6][8]. Economic Impact - The local economy has shifted from traditional farming to eco-friendly herbal cultivation, with Huangbai being likened to a "fixed deposit" for villagers, providing substantial income [4][6]. - The county has developed a tighter profit-sharing mechanism among enterprises, cooperatives, and farmers, enhancing the overall economic structure [7][8]. Infrastructure and Processing - Modern processing facilities have replaced traditional methods, improving efficiency and safety in the storage of medicinal herbs [7]. - Longshan County is preparing to build new standardized processing plants to extend the industry chain and increase value [8].