The circular pointed out that all localities must fully understand the importance of basic grassland protection, earnestly follow the grassland law regulations, select typical and representative counties according to the actual conditions of the provinces and regions, and conduct pilot projects in accordance with the distribution of grassland types. The number of pilot counties with larger grassland areas should not be less than 3, and other provinces and regions should not be less than one. On the basis of the pilot, we must step up the delineation of the basic grassland.
The notification requires that all localities establish a basic grassland protection system as soon as possible in accordance with law. Basic grassland protection should adhere to the principle of “emphasizing economic and social and ecological goals and give priority to ecologyâ€; adhere to the principles of legal management, strict protection, key construction, and rational use; insist on ensuring that the total amount of basic grassland does not decrease, quality does not decline, and usage is not Change, adhere to the implementation of local people's governments at all levels of administrative leadership responsibility and responsibility system.
The notice further clarified the specific requirements for the demarcation of basic grasslands. The number of basic grasslands designated in various places shall account for more than 80% of the total grassland area within their administrative regions. The specific quantitative indicators shall be approved by the provincial people's government and reported to the Ministry of Agriculture for the record. After the completion of the demarcation of the basic grassland, the people's government at the county level shall make an announcement and establish a protection mark. The administrative departments of grasslands in all provinces and districts shall report to the people's government at the same level as soon as possible on speeding up the demarcation of basic grasslands, and strengthen coordination with relevant departments, coordinate closely, formulate implementation plans scientifically, and take effective measures to expedite the demarcation of basic grasslands.
The circular emphasized that all localities must earnestly strengthen leadership over basic grassland protection. It is necessary to include strengthening the protection of the basic grasslands on important agendas, further raising awareness, clarifying responsibilities, and strengthening implementation. It is necessary to actively coordinate the requirements for the basic grassland delimitation work into the financial budget of the people's government at or above the county level and use it exclusively for the demarcation of the basic grassland. It is necessary to take effective measures to protect the basic grassland like protecting basic farmland and to provide special protection for basic grasslands. It is forbidden to open up the basic grassland. No unit or individual may arbitrarily change the nature and purpose of the basic grassland. It is forbidden to occupy the basic grasslands for afforestation, pond fish farming and other activities that damage the basic grasslands. It is forbidden to plow the original vegetation construction artificial grassland and fodder base on the unsuitable grassland plantation. Effectively fulfill the basic grassland delineation and supervision duties.