<p>Forest resources are an essential material basis for forestry production and reproduction, a vital part of the land ecological environment, and a necessary part of human society and economy. With the development of the economy and society, human beings are increasing the development and utilization of forest resources, posing a serious threat to forests. The greenhouse effect, soil desertification, erosion, drought, flood, species extinction, etc., are becoming increasingly severe. Protecting the ecological environment has become an essential global strategic issue in the twenty-first century. Therefore, this paper proposed research on forestry economic development strategy based on environmental sustainability and tourism. Taking forestry development as the starting point, this paper analyzed the background and impact of China’s forestry development from a macro perspective, evaluated it, formulated an overall framework for it, and put forward specific policy measures. The experimental results showed that Jinggu County is the largest forestry base in Yunnan Province, and its forest product industry output value reached 336 million yuan, accounting for 80.6% of the total industrial output value. In economic development, forestry tourism plays a vital role by providing eco-tourism opportunities for local income. The forestry sector completed a tax revenue of 64.15 million yuan, accounting for 72.4% of the total tax revenue. In 2021, the total output value of China’s forestry industry will reach 670 billion yuan, which would promote the development of the national economy to a certain extent. The production of forest products and the tourism growth linked to forest resources are increasing yearly, which speaks volumes about its importance.</p>