Wetlands Conservation Law of the People's Republic of China. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ecosystem preservation Wetlands Sustainable use National parks Policy/planning Authorization/permit Protected area Sustainable development Inspection Offences/penalties Basic legislation Classification/declassification Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract This Law is developed for the purposes of strengthening wetlands protection, maintaining the ecological function and biodiversity of wetlands, ensuring ecological security, and promoting ecological progress, and realizing harmonious coexistence between man and nature. The Law consists of 90 Articles divided into 7 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Wetlands Resources Management (II); Wetlands Protection and Utilization (III); Wetland Restoration (IV); Supervision and Examination (V); Legal Liability (VI); Supplemental Provisions (VII). Full text Chinese Website www.forestry.gov.cn