Table 5. Characteristics of mountain villages in the study area.

Site Population Major industries (forest products) Accessibility of Educational & Cultural Facilities Degree of Natural Environment & Development of Tourism Infrastructure Income Level
A 4,185 Agriculture industry (Gastrodia elata) Middle High Middle High
B 2,593 Agriculture industry (Mushroom, medicinal herbs, wild greens) Low Middle Middle Middle
C 10,124 Ginseng and red ginseng related industries (Ginseng, red ginseng) High High High High
D 1,975 Agriculture industry (Wild-simulated ginseng) Low Middle Low Low
E 1,199 Agriculture industry (Medicinal herbs, mushrooms, wild greens) Low Low Low Low