中华人民共和国国家公园法

Core Points - The law aims to promote high-quality construction of national parks, enhance protection and management, and maintain the authenticity and integrity of important natural ecosystems [2][3] - National parks are defined as specific land and marine areas approved by the State Council, primarily aimed at protecting representative natural ecosystems [2][3] - The establishment of a national park system is intended to include the most important natural ecological spaces, unique natural landscapes, and rich biodiversity [2][3] Chapter Summaries Chapter 1: General Principles - The law emphasizes the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the principle of ecological protection first, balancing protection and development [2][3] - It establishes a mechanism for government-led, multi-party participation and social sharing to unify ecological protection, green development, and improvement of people's livelihoods [2][3] Chapter 2: Layout and Establishment - The State will scientifically plan the overall development layout of national parks and strictly determine the conditions for their establishment [9][10] - Local governments are responsible for preliminary work, including public consultation and impact assessments, before applying for national park establishment [13][14] Chapter 3: Protection and Management - National parks will implement integrated protection of mountains, waters, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts [15][16] - Management institutions are required to develop overall plans for protection and management, which must be approved by relevant authorities [21][22] Chapter 4: Participation and Sharing - The law encourages public participation in national park protection and promotes ecological education [35][36] - Local governments and management institutions should collaborate with residents and organizations to support participation in conservation efforts [36][39] Chapter 5: Guarantee and Supervision - A diversified funding guarantee system for national parks will be established, with financial support from various sources [44][45] - Regular assessments of natural resources and ecological conditions in national parks will be conducted, and results will be publicly disclosed [22][49] Chapter 6: Legal Responsibilities - The law outlines penalties for violations, including fines for damaging park boundaries or engaging in prohibited activities within core protection areas [54][55][56] - It establishes a mechanism for reporting violations and mandates timely handling of complaints [50][51] Chapter 7: Supplementary Provisions - Local legislatures can formulate specific measures for ecological protection and management based on this law [62] - The law will take effect on January 1, 2026 [63]