At the central level, the National Forestry and Grassland Bureau is established, which is under the management of the Ministry of Natural Resources. After the National People's Congress in March 2008, a new round of institutional reform was officially launched. At the central level, the State Forestry Administration took the lead in integrating the grassland supervision and management responsibilities of the Ministry of Agriculture and the management responsibilities of the Ministry of Land and Resources, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Water Resources, the Ministry of Agriculture and the State Oceanic Administration for nature reserves, scenic spots, natural heritage and geological parks, and established the National Forestry and Grassland Bureau, which is a newly established secondary institution of the Ministry of Natural Resources and managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources. At the same time, increase the national park service brand.
What is the function of Forestry Bureau?
1, study and formulate the principles and policies of forest ecological environment construction, forest resources protection and land greening, organize the drafting of relevant laws and regulations and supervise their implementation.
2, formulate the national forestry development strategy, long-term development planning and organize their implementation; Managing the Central Forestry Fund; Supervise the management and use of national forestry funds.
3, organize afforestation and closing hillsides to facilitate afforestation; Organize and guide biological measures such as planting trees and grass to prevent soil erosion and prevent desertification; Organizing and coordinating the implementation of the international convention to combat desertification; Guide the construction and management of state-owned forest farms (nurseries), forest parks and grass-roots forestry institutions.
Legal basis:
Organic Law of the State Council of the People's Republic of China
Article 8
The establishment, dissolution or merger of ministries and commissions in the State Council shall be proposed by the Prime Minister and decided by the National People's Congress; When the National People's Congress is not in session, it shall be decided by the NPC Standing Committee.