As the village's ecological construction progressed and achieved remarkable results, Lin Yue's gaze extended beyond the village's mountains and fields to the broader international stage. She knew that countries around the world had unique explorations and valuable experiences in rural ecological development, and that if international exchanges on ecological development could be carried out, the village would surely usher in new opportunities and breakthroughs, like a butterfly drawing nectar from the garden of international ecological development, and thus blooming with even more splendid brilliance.
Lin Yue first focused her attention on countries renowned for their rural ecotourism development, such as Switzerland, Japan, and Denmark. She collected detailed information on these countries' rural ecotourism through various channels, including the internet, international ecological organizations' exchange platforms, and communication with scholars who had studied abroad. In her in-depth research on Switzerland's rural ecotourism model, she discovered that villages in the Swiss Alps, with their magnificent snow-capped mountains, clear lakes, and ancient pastoral culture, have created high-end and highly distinctive ecotourism products. Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing, stay in traditional Swiss chalets, taste local organic cuisine, and participate in agricultural experiences such as making handmade cheese. Statistics show that rural ecotourism in Switzerland generates nearly 30% of the country's total tourism revenue annually, significantly contributing to rural economic prosperity and environmental protection.
Japan's rural ecological development model emphasizes the integration of precision agriculture and the preservation of ecological culture. Japan's rural areas are renowned for their exquisite rice paddy landscapes, traditional farmhouses, and traditional agricultural festivals. They employ advanced agricultural technologies, such as precision irrigation and hydroponics, to achieve high yields and quality agricultural products on limited land. Simultaneously, by hosting various traditional agricultural cultural events, such as rice planting festivals and harvest festivals, they attract a large number of tourists to experience and promote local ecological culture. Data shows that the number of tourists participating in these agricultural cultural activities is growing at a rate of approximately 15% annually, effectively boosting rural tourism and agricultural product sales.
Denmark's rural areas are renowned for their green energy and eco-community development. Rural Denmark widely utilizes renewable energy technologies such as wind and solar power, achieving energy self-sufficiency and clean, environmentally friendly practices. In eco-community development, they emphasize resident participation and cooperation to jointly create a low-carbon, environmentally friendly, and livable environment. For example, in some Danish rural communities, residents jointly own and manage the community's wind power facilities, sharing the benefits of green energy. They also engage in environmental activities such as waste sorting and resource recycling, fostering a positive eco-community atmosphere.
Deeply moved by these advanced international experiences in rural ecological development, Lin Yue realized that her village could not remain stagnant but had to actively reach out and connect with international standards. Therefore, she began preparing to participate in international ecological development seminars and exchange activities. She meticulously compiled the village's achievements and case studies in ecological protection, ecological agriculture, and ecotourism, creating exquisite promotional materials and presentations. At an international ecotourism development seminar, Lin Yue took her village's distinctive agricultural products, handicrafts, and ecotourism promotional videos to a foreign land.
At the seminar, Lin Yue's presentation attracted the attention of numerous international experts and colleagues. She vividly described the village's transformation from an ordinary rural village into an ecological demonstration village, using detailed data. She recounted how, in terms of disaster emergency drills and ecological protection, the village improved its ability to cope with natural disasters by organizing drills for villagers, while emphasizing ecological protection during the drills, such as avoiding damage to vegetation during evacuation. In post-disaster ecological restoration, she discussed the specific measures taken by the village to replant trees and repair damaged ecosystems, and the significant results achieved, such as a substantial increase in hillside vegetation coverage in a short period and the gradual recovery of stream ecosystems. Regarding the in-depth application of science and technology in ecological protection, she showcased the important role of advanced environmental monitoring equipment, ecological restoration technologies, and scientific and technological personnel introduced by the village, such as increasing farmland water resource utilization by more than 30% through technological means. In terms of scientific and technological personnel and ecological development, she shared the village's experience in cultivating and attracting scientific and technological talent, and how such talent promotes the integrated development of ecological agriculture and ecotourism, such as the "fruit tree adoption" ecotourism project, which has significantly increased orchard visitor numbers and agricultural product sales.
After Lin Yue finished speaking, enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience. Many international experts gathered around to exchange ideas with her. An ecotourism expert from Germany expressed great interest in the village's ecotourism development model, saying, "Your village's way of perfectly combining ecological protection with the tourism experience is very unique, especially its innovative approach to integrating traditional folk customs with modern technology. This is something we should learn from and emulate. Many villages in Germany are also developing ecotourism, but there's still room for further exploration in the integration of cultural innovation and technology." Lin Yue smiled and responded, "Our village has also been learning and exploring in its development process. International exchange is a great opportunity for us to learn from each other's strengths."
During her exchanges with international counterparts, Lin Yue actively learned about advanced ecological development concepts and technologies from abroad. She attended specialized lectures on sustainable development of ecological agriculture, gaining insights into the stringent standards and successful experiences of some European countries in organic agriculture certification and the branding of organic agricultural products. For example, France's organic agricultural product certification system covers the entire process from planting and breeding to processing and sales, ensuring the quality and reputation of organic agricultural products. This has led to French organic agricultural products enjoying a high reputation in the international market, commanding prices several times higher than ordinary agricultural products. Lin Yue realized that the village still has significant room for improvement in building its organic agricultural product brand, requiring further refinement of the quality supervision system and strengthened brand promotion.
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