Regulations on forest pests control. Country/Territory China Document type Regulation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Inspection Early warning system Research Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes These Measures entered into force on 18 December 1989. Abstract These Measures, consisting of 30 articles, aim at the effective prevention and control of forest diseases and pests, protection of forest resources, promotion of the development of forestry, and maintenance of the balance of natural ecology. The State encourages and supports scientific research of forest diseases and pests control, and promote the application of advanced technologies. The national competent forestry authority shall develop monitoring and forecasting approaches and objects of major forest pests and diseases. Full text Chinese Website www.sjzly.gov.cn