Research Progress on the Realization of Rural Ecological Product Value

In the context of building an ecological civilization, establishing a bidirectional conversion channel between “green mountains and clear waters” and “golden mountains and silver mountains” in rural areas is of great significance for promoting the realization of ecological product values, which is essential for the comprehensive revitalization of these regions. This study examines the core issue of realizing rural ecological product value. Based on an analysis of existing literature and case studies, this study systematically examines the conceptual evolution, characteristics, and classification of this realization. It summarizes the core mechanisms of rural ecological product value realization and clarifies the paths and modes associated with it. The study finds that the realization of rural ecological product value has characteristics related to greener stakeholders, integrated resource use, market-led processes, and diversified value composition. The core mechanisms involved include the accounting, transformation, transaction, and feedback of ecological product values. Typical modes are characterized by leadership from village collectives, social capital, and state-owned capital, whereas effective pathways are exemplified by the collaborative integration of ecological industrialization and industrial ecologization. Based on these insights, this study offers policy recommendations aimed at improving and strengthening the mechanisms for realizing rural ecological product values.