Digital Intelligence in Agriculture | Volume 2, Issue 1: 32-44, 2026 | DOI: 10.62762/DIA.2026.695420
Abstract
Bamboo forests constitute a strategic resource within China's forest ecosystem, encompassing approximately 6.416 million hectares, which represents nearly 2\% of the total forested area. This paper presents a comprehensive review of bamboo forest management policies in China, tracing the evolution of macro-level policy frameworks, organizational structures, and incentive mechanisms from the 1950s to the present. The Chinese bamboo sector has transformed from a marginal forestry subsector into a nationally prioritized industry, with the total output value projected to exceed one trillion yuan by 2035. Key policy milestones, including the 2008 reform of collective forest rights, national bambo... More >
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