The Digital Economy Promotes the Coordinated Development of the Non-Timber Forest-Based Economy and the Ecological Environment: Empirical Evidence from China

Forests, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(1), P. 150 - 150

Published: Jan. 15, 2025

The digital economy offers new solutions for reconciling the growth of non-timber forest-based (NTFBE) with ecological and environmental protection. Utilizing panel data from China’s provinces between 2011 2020, this study constructed a comprehensive indicator system purpose examining coordinated development NTFBE environment. employment econometric methods, including Tobit models, mediated effects spatial Durbin models threshold regression has enabled us to ascertain that can effectively drive development. positive spillover effect in neighboring regions, although there is no discernible impact central northeastern China. Improvements human capital infrastructure reinforce effect. Furthermore, empowerment green technology industrial transformation, as well adoption differentiated strategies across distinct forest economic would be paramount importance. These findings indicate necessity standardization NTFBE. In conclusion, these implications offer novel forested regions reconcile socioeconomic protection, thereby fostering sustainable forests.

Language: Английский

Climate Change and Potential of Agroforestry in Uganda: Youth Perceptions and Willingness to Participate in Adaptation and Transition Efforts

Forests, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(12), P. 2108 - 2108

Published: Nov. 28, 2024

Climate change remains a pressing global issue, affecting sectors including agriculture and forest resources, in countries such as Uganda. This research focused on exploring the viewpoints of youth Uganda concerning adapting to climate change, their interest becoming involved agroforestry transition, by conducting survey involving 1138 participants from demographic group aiming gather information about level hopefulness towards adaptation efforts how they perceive impact farming practices deforestation. Furthermore, study aimed evaluate willingness participate (WTPA) initiatives. The used descriptive statistics well Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) analyze collected data. We found that most are hopeful (89%). positive highly significant outlook is closely related (0.000). Moreover, high percentage (92%) acknowledged practices, cultivation livestock rearing, could degrade land significantly. Whereas Gender, Age Employment were be positively regarding youth’s WTPA (0.000), income was not. Other determinants, saving nature, soil conservation, water regulation protection, financial/income, forest-related foods fruits, firewood, influenced activities. Incorporating indigenous encouraging meaningful involvement policymakers can empower strengthen community-led initiatives address environmental decline effectively. highlights capacity engagement steering successful resilience measures via

Language: Английский

Gendered ethnobotanical practices and their influence on livelihoods: Non-Timber Forest Product collection around Ayubia National Park

Trees Forests and People, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100752 - 100752

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language: Английский