China's Bamboo Forest Management Policies in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: Resources, Regulation, and Sustainable Development Prospects

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 bamboo industry development plans, and the 2021 establishment of the first bamboo carbon sink trading center, are analyzed within the context of China's dual carbon goals to peak emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Furthermore, the study examines structural challenges such as fragmented land tenure, low mechanization levels, and shortages of skilled personnel, while proposing policy recommendations to enhance sustainable bamboo forest management. These findings provide valuable implications for bamboo-producing regions at earlier stages of policy development, particularly in Africa and Latin America.