Regulations of Qinghai Province on Wetland Protection. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Qinghai Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wetlands Institution Policy/planning Protected area Authorization/permit Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation Inspection Offences/penalties Pastoralism Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations enters into force on 1 September 2013. Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to strengthen wetland protection, maintain ecological functions and biological diversity of wetlands, promote sustainable utilization of wetland resources, and promote ecological civilization construction. The Text is divided into 6 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Wetland Planning and Wetland Directory (II); Protection Wetlands (III); Supervision and Inspection (IV); Legal Responsibility (V); Supplementary Provisions (VI). The Department of forestry shall be Full text Chinese Website www.shidi.org