Sustainable Development of Industries in the Under-Forest Economy by Young Entrepreneurs and Retirees—Placemaking in Lugu Township, Nantou County

[[abstract]]本技術報告係以南投縣鹿谷鄉林下經濟、農業循環與永續經營對青年與銀髮族共持產業發展可能性，主要介入係以日本種植楊桐為主要農作物，該農作務生長環境海拔三百公尺至八百公尺高度及濕度最為適合，鹿谷鄉的行政中心位於海拔五百一十公尺的鹿谷台地其餘一千公尺高度上下，這對於楊桐種植在中低海拔森林環境適合高度尤其楊桐本身需要高濕度地方，同時以林下經濟場域最能種植，完全不需要砍伐任何樹木，具有共存、共享環境優勢。楊桐在日本已經具有兩千多年歷史，其主要消費族群以神社、家祭、餐廳、企業、婚嫁儀式，都需要採用楊桐來做祭祀祈福民間信仰作用，本技術報告將以計畫經濟在研究區域種植五十萬-一百株產業規模，種植區域先以檳榔產業樹下為主，待楊桐三年之後成林就可以開始剪枝銷售日本，楊桐雖然市場經濟價值比一班農作來的低，但是日本企業已經正式和台灣亞洲大學簽署契作協議，未來全面收購，這樣才能穩定市場，楊桐採收初期急需大量人力投入，創造工作機會。本技術報告以SWOT分析發展性及存在問題，如下列四點:一、推動南投縣鹿谷鄉楊桐林下經濟對青銀共創、共享、共榮，讓青年返鄉成為創業優勢。二、推動地方創生對楊桐農業循環影響層面劣勢轉為優勢，讓環境再利用得到經濟價值的存在。三、推動地方創生楊桐農業循環對永續發展機會提供具體經濟價值保障，讓農民成為穩定收入。四、推動地方創生楊桐林下經濟讓農業循環劣勢轉成具有競爭力價值。上述楊桐產業對林下經濟產業需要鹿谷鄉農民投入，讓青年返鄉再把土地活化得到再利用價值，檳榔產業對林下經濟已經是夕陽產業，未來楊桐極有可能取代，讓南投鹿谷鄉成為日本做大出口國，農民在契作上得到支持，把楊桐產業做大做好，成為有效經濟價值，具有良好楊桐品質產出。[[abstract]]This technical report discusses the feasibility of collaboration between retirees and young entrepreneurs in the sustainable development of industries in the under-forest economy, specifically in Lugu Township, Nantou County. The primary agriproduct of these industries is (SaKaki), a genus of plants that originate from Japan. The optimal growth environment for (SaKaki) is a warm environment at 300–800 m above sea level. The Lugu Township Office is situated at 510 m above sea level, whereas other parts of the Lugu tableland are situated at approximately 1000 m above sea level. This altitude is suitable for growing SaKaki, which is grown in middle- to low-altitudes, where such an environment also provides sufficient humidity for SaKaki growth. In this environment, under-forest farming boasts the highest farming efficiency. Under-forest farming does not require farmers to cut trees, and it is beneficial for environments that emphasize sharing and coexistence. SaKaki has 2000 years of history in Japan and is mainly used in shrines, family memorials, restaurants, corporations, and wedding ceremonies for ceremonial and religious purposes, in accordance with Japanese folk belief. In this technical report, 500,000 to 1,000,000 stems of SaKaki were planned to be planted in the research area in a planned economy. The research area was originally owned by a betal nut plantation. After three years of cultivation, the area is now an SaKaki forest. SaKaki tree branches can be cut and sold to the Japanese market. Although the value of SaKaki is lower than those of common agriproducts, Japanese corporations have signed official contract agreements with Asia University, Taiwan to purchase all produced SaKaki in the future, thereby ensuring a secure market. The initial harvesting stage of SaKaki requires many workers, thereby creating job opportunities. This study conducted SWOT analysis on existing problems and development problems in establishing under-forest industries. The aims are as follows:1.Promote the under-forest economy SaKaki industry in Lugu Township, Nantou County to enable younger and retirees to work and profit together, thereby creating entrepreneurship advantages and encouraging young adults to return to their hometowns.2.Promote the placemaking of the circular agriculture of SaKaki to transform disadvantages into advantages, thereby obtaining the economic value of land reuse.3.Promote the placemaking of the circular agriculture of SaKaki to achieve sustainable development opportunities and ensure practical economic value, thereby creating stable incomes for farmers.4.Promote the placemaking of the under-forest economy SaKaki industry to transform the disadvantages of circular agriculture into a competitive edge. The aforementioned under-forest economy for SaKaki requires the input of Lugu farmers to encourage young adults to return to their homelands, in addition to revitalizing the land to achieve reuse value. The under-forest betel nut industry is a sunset industry, and it is highly likely to be supplanted by the SaKaki industry. By establishing Lugu Township, Nantou County as Japan’s main import source for SaKaki, farmers can acquire contractual support, successfully develop the SaKaki industry, add value to the market, and produce high-quality SaKaki