Study on Space Layout and Upgrading Pathways for the Hippophae spp.Industry in Xizang from the Perspectives of Ecological Security and Borderland Prosperity

Zhou Jun; Zhang Jifei; Fan Jianrong

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1004-3403.2026.02.002

Abstract：As an ancient,endemic tree species on the Tibetan Plateau,Hippophae spp.serves not only as a pioneer species for the ecological restoration in the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River basin,but is also a signifi-cant biological vehicle for implementing the four key priorities-stability,development,ecology and borderland prosperity in Xizang in the new era.Under the strategic background of the"Four Initiatives"advancement in Xizang Autonomous Region,the major challenge lies in how to transform the biological advantages of Hippophae spp.into drivers for high-quality regional economic development and strategic assets for national defense security.This study has firstly identified the persistent challenge of"insufficient baseline knowledge"regarding Hippophae spp.resourc-es in Xizang.Fundamental information on their spatial distribution,reserves and suitable habitats remains poorly de-fined,constituting a bottleneck that constrains scientific planning and sustainable development of the industry across the region.Secondly,although Hippophae spp.resources in Xizang offer clear advantages for tourism development,nutritional functions,cultural value and national strategy serving,the industrialization still remains at a primary stage.The sector faces multiple challenges including extensive resource utilization,limited industrial scale and mod-est economic returns.To address these issues,this study has proposed a dual strategy driven by"technology empow-erment"and"brand leadership"as a critical pathway for the sustainable utilization of Hippophae spp.resources in Xizang.In terms of technology,it is recommended to build a systematic framework of"precise general survey—dy-namic monitoring—potential assessment"to resolve problems regarding insufficient baseline knowledge,undefined dynamics and unclear potential.In parallel,the research should elucidate the unique nutritional functions of Hip-pophae spp.in Xizang and develop technologies for deep processing and maximal utilization.Referring to indus-tries,deep-processing industries and premium brands that are high-value-added should be developed upon techno-logical achievements to facilitate a shift from raw-material export to value-addition,ultimately achieving the sustain-able utilization of Hippophae spp.resources in Xizang and promoting the deep integration between ecological con-servation and industrial development.