Regulations of Yunnan Province on Wetland Protection. Country/Territory China Territorial subdivision Yunnan 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 Geographical area Asia, Eastern Asia Entry into force notes These Regulations enter into force on 1 January 2014. Abstract The purpose of these Regulations is to strengthen the protection of wetlands, maintain the basic functions of wetland ecosystem, and promote the sustainable use of wetland resources. The Text is divided into 6 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Planning and Identification of Wetlands (II); Protection and Utilization of Wetlands (III); Supervision and Inspection (IV); Legal Responsibility (V); Supplementary Provisions (VI). The Department of forestry shall be responsible for wetland administration Full text Chinese Website www.shidi.org