
China has officially completed the registration of property rights for its first five national parks, a significant step towards preserving the country’s ecological conservation.
The five national parks – Sanjiangyuan, Giant Panda, Northeast China Tiger and Leopard, Hainan Tropical Rainforest, and Wuyishan – now have their ownership of natural resources assets formally established and registered through legal processes.
This milestone marks a crucial phase in promoting ecological conservation, as it clarifies the authority scope for various government levels, outlines ownership, oversight, and responsibilities regarding natural resources, and enhances property rights management in these protected areas.
The completion of this registration has addressed long-standing issues related to unclear ownership of natural resource assets, providing a solid foundation for the development of national parks.
National parks are home to China’s most vital ecosystems, boasting unique landscapes, exceptional natural heritage, and unparalleled biodiversity. The five parks established in 2021 cover over 230,000 square kilometers of protected land and are inhabited by nearly 30% of the country’s key terrestrial wildlife species.
Qiu Liefei, deputy director of the Natural Resources Rights Confirmation and Registration Bureau, emphasized that the ministry will continue to prioritize natural resource registration, aiming to complete the process for newly-established national parks, international and national-level important wetlands, important rivers and lakes, and other critical natural resources during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).
Source: news.cgtn.com
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