At the end of August, the dust settled on the authorization review of the new variety of Jiagu yew.

Through on-site inspection, the expert group confirmed that Jiagu yew is a hybrid progeny obtained by crossing southern yew (fast growth rate and low paclitaxel content) and Northeast yew (slow growth rate and high paclitaxel content), so that it has the advantages of both parents, and after Jiagu applied mycorrhizal technology and applied seaweed fertilizer, there are obvious differences in traits compared with ordinary yew, and it has high economic and social benefits, therefore, the expert group unanimously agreed to pass the on-site review.

On the other hand, the mortgage loan of forest rights at the Jiagu yew base has also received positive feedback from the Agricultural Bank of China, and more than 2 million two-year-old seedlings have been bred in the base...... It seems that the "ammunition" is ready, and the expansion of the yew industry is already on the verge of breaking out.

But before that, the first thing Qi Zheng had to do was to select the person in charge of the forestry sector of the Jiagu system.

Regardless of whether the biomedical sector will be established, with the expansion of the desert Saxony forest, the emergence of the bioenergy tree "Super Jatropha", and the identification of the Jiagu yew variety, the status of the forestry industry in the Jiagu system has become increasingly prominent.

Based on the experience of developed countries, from 20~50 years of long-term research, every $1 invested in the forestry industry can bring comprehensive benefits of up to $25~$125, including a comprehensive assessment of forest logging, water and soil protection, carbon sequestration and other functions.

Looking at yew alone, it is not only one of the most basic raw materials for anti-cancer products in the pharmaceutical industry, but has gradually been used in other product fields, such as health care products, cosmetics, raw materials for life nutrition, etc., creating six times more jobs in the entire forestry industry chain than in the petrochemical industry.

In order to revitalize the advantages of Jiagu's forest species resources, Jiagu needs to elect a person in charge of the forestry sector at the group level to coordinate the large-scale operation of the forestry business, so as to be conducive to both forest protection and forest management.

Human Resources at Headquarters moved quickly, screening thousands of candidates, eventually narrowing them down to five before inviting them for interviews.

In the end, the selected person was Ma Dingwen, manager of the Arco Forest Enterprise in Bavaria, Germany.

Similar to other candidates, Ma Dingwen's resume is outrageously beautiful. At the age of 16, he successfully applied for a study abroad qualification at the University of Heidelberg, graduated early and worked for a German state forest management company, which ensured long-term profitability during the European forestry recession......

Of course, no matter how brilliant his resume is, no matter how high the evaluation of the human resources department is, as a candidate for a blockbuster position in the group, Ma Dingwen has to pass the last hurdle of Qi Zheng.

From the first time he saw Ma Dingwen, Qi Zheng was carefully observing him. In the future, the Jiagu forestry sector will master projects with an investment of tens of billions of funds, and Qi Zheng is not sure whether this man with eyes in front of him can support such a business.

Ma Dingwen didn't seem to care about Qi Zheng's observations. His first job was in a foreign country in Germany, where he had to face observations every day, from the kind to the curious, to the malicious.

However, Qi Zheng's first question was still unexpected by him.

"I saw that you studied in Germany with a major in forestry economics, how did you come up with the idea of studying this major?"

Ma Dingwen was stunned for a moment, but quickly reacted: "Probably influenced by my family, I have been interested in forestry since I was a child. Although the forestry economics major in Germany is not well-known in China, it is actually a popular study abroad major in the world. This profession requires not only the ability to solve biological and ecological problems, but also the understanding of technology and business management, as well as legal knowledge and business acumen. ”

Qi Zheng nodded slightly, and then asked: "I heard that German forestry is a model of forestry development in the world?"

Ma Dingwen replied seriously: "Many people have the impression of Germany that it is either the automobile industry or the electrical industry, but in fact, forestry is a very important large-scale industry in Germany. According to recent statistics, Germany's forestry output is only slightly inferior to that of the automotive industry, accounting for 5% of GDP......"

What is this concept?

In comparison with domestic forestry, Germany's forest area is only 160 million mu, equivalent to one-twentieth of China's forest area, but they not only meet the domestic demand for timber, but also export more than 6 million cubic meters of high-quality timber every year; China has 3.12 billion mu of forest area, not only has not realized the effective supply of timber and formed due wealth, but also the ability of forestry to survive and develop itself is very limited.

China's 1.8 billion mu of cultivated land basically solves the problem of feeding 1.3 billion people, but 3.12 billion mu of forests cannot meet the country's timber demand.

The contradiction between timber supply and demand structure is even more prominent - we blindly pursue fast-growing forests, resulting in a shortage of large-diameter timber trees and precious timber species. In Germany, a high-quality catalpa tree with a diameter of 80 cm can be exchanged for a BMW, while in China, usually more than a dozen acres of timber can not be exchanged for half a BMW.

In this regard, Ma Dingwen did not blame the current situation in China, but calmly analyzed: "Although Germany's forestry management philosophy and technology are more advanced than those in China, we do not need to be arrogant. During the Industrial Revolution 200 years ago, Germany also cut down a lot of forests due to the high demand for timber, but since then it has adjusted its forest development measures to adopt a sustainable use method of only harvesting the part of the forest growth, and it took more than 100 years to form the current uniform age structure and sustainable forestry. ”

"So I think that the domestic forestry industry needs not only advanced business ideas and technology, but also time. ”

Qi Zheng approvingly: "It can be seen that your business philosophy is not the same as the domestic forestry people I have come into contact with. ”

"Yes!" Ma Dingwen raised his head slightly and asked rhetorically: "Dong Qi, if I am the person in charge of Jiagu's forestry business, then I am responsible for the company's forestry construction and operation, right?"

"Yes. What are your thoughts?"

"If I were in charge of the forestry business, I would never agree with a one-shot deal, but would rather focus on the discovery and excavation of value with conservation as the core. Ma Dingwen said sonorously: "Normally, the bigger the tree, the greater the growth. I don't want to see the folly of harvesting after only a few years or a dozen years. The forestry platform I want to build is to create 50 years of value in 5 years and 100 years of value in 10 years!"

Ambition!

What Qi Zheng saw from Ma Dingwen's eyes was full of ambition.

However, for Ma Dingwen's ambition, Qi Zheng not only did not dislike it, but even appreciated it a little.

As a "big man" with nearly 100,000 employees, Qi Zheng has never been afraid of the ambitions of his subordinates, but he is afraid that his subordinates will not be able to support their ambitions.

The so-called "those who work hard govern people, and those who work hard govern people", Qi Zheng wished that all his subordinates could be independent, and he would just be a tool for arranging formations without feelings.

"Yes, I support you. Qi Zheng's answer was much faster than Ma Dingwen expected.

Qi Zheng's affirmative reply also made Ma Dingwen feel certain: "So, Qi Dong, I heard that Jiagu is going to use the yew base as a mortgage for forest rights and take out a loan to expand the scale of yew planting?"

"That's right. A one-time loan of 6 billion. After the skeleton of the management team of the forestry sector is built, your first task is to spend the 6 billion. Qi Zheng's words were full of pride.

Ma Dingwen couldn't help but be stunned, he didn't expect that his first project in Jiagu would be such a big project.

You must know that there are less than 20 forest enterprises with an annual output value of more than 1 billion yuan in China. There are very few who can take out 6 billion at one time.

It was an encouragement to him. Sure enough, only a platform like Jiagu can support his dream.

"I see. Ma Dingwen rubbed his chin, thought for a while, looked up and said, "Dong Qi, I have an idea." Kagu borrowed money from the bank to expand, yes, but not necessarily. I think there are better options in Jiagu. ”

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