The Sustainable Development Route of Tropical Rainforest- Asian Elephant, Sky Tree and the Die People

Abstract

The protection of tropical rainforest is very important both for biodiversity study and sustainable development. As one of the two tropical rainforests in China, the tropical rainforest of Xishuangbanna has rich species of plants and animals which makes it an important scientific investigation site and an important research base. Asian elephant living in the tropical rainforest in Xishuangbanna China has received attention both at home and abroad in recent years. The northward migration of Asian elephants living in the rainforest has brought attention to the importance of coexistence and interrelation between humans and wild animals. Based on a seven-day field research and investigation in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province, under the guidance of the Tie Project, a stardom path of tropical rainforest conservation was proposed by participatory observation, semi-structure interview, and practical experience on the past, nowadays and future of the Asian elephant, Sky tree and traditional culture of local Dai people. The rainforest protection should obey the natural rules, maintain the harmonious coexistence between man and nature. In this way, human civilization can develop sustainably.