Black Soil Protection Law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 2022 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil Keyword Agricultural land Classification/declassification Food security Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Sustainable development Sustainable use Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes The Law shall come into effect on 1 August 2022. Abstract This Law is enacted for the purposes of protecting black soil resources, steadily restoring and improving the basic fertility of black soil, promoting sustainable utilization of resources, maintaining ecological balance, and safeguarding national food security. Full text Chinese Website www.npc.gov.cn References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation of Jilin Province on the Protection of Black Soil. Legislation | China | 2021 (2022) Keyword: Agricultural land, Food security, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Policy/planning, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecological production/organic production, Erosion, Farming, Fertilizers/nutrients, Financing, Fiscal and market measures, Protection of environment, Research, Agricultural development, Ecosystem preservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX