Regulations of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Wetland Protection. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Xinjiang Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wetlands Institution Policy/planning Protected area Authorization/permit Biodiversity Ecosystem preservation EIA Inspection Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to protect the wetlands and biological diversity, maintain the basic functions of wetland ecosystem, and promote the sustainable utilization of the wetland resources. The Text consists of 37 Articls. Full text Chinese Website wlmq.forestry.gov.cn