"Multiple measures have been taken to stop illegal use of farmland,'' a Ministry of Natural Resources official (tell) a news conference on Monday.
Together with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the ministry released two notices in July. One banned the illegal use of farmland real estate (地产)projects and the other sought (ensure) reasonable land use for housing construction in rural areas.
Since the release of the two notices, several regions (raise) public awareness about the legal use of farmland through short television (program) or online films in local dialects.
Inspections and law enforcement (执行)have also been strengthened in recent months, with satellite remote sensing being introduced.
"The central government has attached great (important) to farmland protection, the ministry said. Those involved in the illegal use, sale and transfer of permanent farmland covering more than 0.33 hectares or ordinary farmland covering more than 0.66 hectares will be sued. Farmland in China (classify) as permanent when its use for nonagricultural purposes is banned. Ordinary farmland can be used for other purposes in certain circumstances.
China will establish national territorial (领土的)planning system by the end of this year. It w山 be guided by three "red lines", one of will include about 103 million hectares of permanent farmland with the aim of boosting safety, improving quality and (prevent) nonagricultural use.
