Interim Measures for the Implementation of the "Grassland Law of the People's Republic of China" in Guizhou Province

Article 1 In order to accelerate the development and utilization of grasslands (grassy hills and grassy slopes, the same below) in our province, strengthen the protection and management of grasslands, improve the ecological environment, and promote the development of animal husbandry, according to the "Chinese People's "Grassland Law of the People's Republic of China" (referred to as "Grassland Law"), these measures are formulated based on the actual conditions of our province. Article 2 The people's governments of each county (autonomous county, city, municipal district, special zone, the same below) shall determine the scope of grassland in the region based on comprehensive agricultural zoning, establish grassland resource files, formulate grassland animal husbandry development plans, and gradually increase grassland utilization rate . Article 3 The provincial, prefecture (state, city), and county agriculture and animal husbandry departments and the township (ethnic townships, towns, the same below) people's governments are responsible for the management of grassland within their own administrative areas, and gradually establish and improve grassland management based on actual needs. institutions to strengthen grassland management and services. Article 4: All grassland that has been allocated to state-owned enterprises and institutions shall be managed and used by the said unit.

Any grassland that is clearly owned by a collective shall be managed and used by the collective unit.

For grasslands whose use rights have not yet been clarified, the use rights shall be determined by the local people's government.

The ownership and use rights of grassland are protected by law and may not be infringed upon by any unit or individual.

Any disputes over the ownership and use rights of grassland shall be handled in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 of the "Grassland Law". Article 5: Encourage units, joint households or individuals to contract and operate grassland owned by the whole people or collectives, and implement the grassland contract responsibility system.

When contracting grassland, a contract must be signed to clearly define the responsibilities, rights and interests, and to effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of both parties. If the contractor fails to operate and manage the grassland in accordance with the contract, the contractor has the right to withdraw and issue another contract.

The contracted grass area should be compatible with the contractor's operating capabilities. The contract area and contract period shall be agreed upon by both parties. For artificial grassland contracted to be constructed with state or collective investment, grassland cultivation fees must be paid in accordance with the contract.

With the consent of the contractor, the contractor may subcontract the grassland it has contracted. Article 6 People's governments at all levels must take measures to accelerate the development and utilization of grassland resources, transform natural grasslands in a planned manner, and develop grass planting and livestock raising; and arrange funds for grassland construction based on financial resources.

Encourage collectives, joint households, and individuals to invest and introduce funds to build artificial grassland. Who invests, who builds, who benefits.

Where conditions permit, the combination of forest and grass, fruit and grass, and grain and grass is advocated to give full play to the role of woodlands and mountains. Article 7 Agriculture and animal husbandry departments at all levels must conduct experiments, demonstrations, promotions and technical training according to grassland transformation and construction plans; organize the adjustment and supply of pasture seeds and breeding poultry and breeding livestock. Article 8: To build artificial grassland, we must implement scientific grass planting, actively introduce excellent local forage varieties, and select and breed local excellent forage.

Farmers are encouraged to use rotational fallow land, abandoned land, abandoned farmland and scattered grasslands near villages to grow grass and raise livestock. Article 9 It is necessary to strengthen the management of grassland, manage it rationally, do a good job in silage and processing of pasture, coordinate the development of grass planting and livestock and poultry raising, and improve the economic benefits of grassland. Article 10 It is necessary to protect the existing grassland. It is prohibited to shovel the turf, burn the soil and set fire to the grassland. If it is necessary to set fire to renew the pasture and eliminate grass and livestock diseases and insect pests, it must be reported to the people's government at the township level or above for approval. After taking safety fire prevention measures, conduct. Article 11: Overuse of grassland is prohibited and grassland degradation is prevented. For degraded grasslands, contract operators should take measures to adjust grazing intensity, divide areas for rotational grazing, and improve and renew them to increase grass production and livestock carrying capacity. Article 12 It is prohibited to discharge harmful wastewater, waste residue and waste gas to grassland. If it has been discharged and caused pollution, it shall be dealt with in accordance with the Environmental Protection Law of the People's Republic of China and the relevant regulations of this province. Article 13: No unit or individual may destroy grassland fences, pasture paths, water conservancy, electricity, or scientific experiment facilities. Article 14: Local people's governments and grassland operators should strengthen grassland fire prevention work and formulate grassland fire prevention systems or conventions. When a fire occurs, it is necessary to quickly organize a firefighting operation. Article 15 Agriculture and animal husbandry departments at all levels should do a good job in predicting and forecasting artificial grassland pests and diseases and livestock and poultry diseases. Grassland operators should promptly prevent and control pasture diseases, insect pests and livestock and poultry diseases. When serious pests and diseases and livestock and poultry diseases occur, the local people's government shall take emergency prevention and control measures. Article 16 The requisition or temporary use of grassland for construction needs shall be handled in accordance with the Land Management Law of the People's Republic of China and the relevant regulations of this province.

Article 17 Units or individuals that have made outstanding achievements in protecting, managing, improving and constructing grassland, developing grassland animal husbandry, and conducting scientific research on grassland animal husbandry shall be commended or rewarded by the people's governments at all levels. Article 18 Anyone who infringes on the ownership and use rights of grassland, illegally reclaims grassland and destroys grassland vegetation shall be dealt with in accordance with the provisions of Articles 18, 19 and 20 of the "Grassland Law".

Those who secretly cut artificial grass shall be ordered by the township people's government or the county agriculture and animal husbandry department to compensate for the losses and be fined as appropriate. Those who deliberately destroy artificial grass facilities or set fire to artificial grass shall be investigated for criminal prosecution in accordance with the law. responsibility.

Whoever fails to organize firefighting when grassland fires occur or fails to promptly prevent and control pasture diseases, insect pests, and livestock and poultry diseases that causes economic losses shall be held accountable for their economic, administrative and legal responsibilities according to the severity of the case. Article 19: These measures apply to all grasslands within our province and suitable grazing land planned by the local people's government.