Wetland Conservation Act Article 5

In a bid to maintain a sound and stable ecosystem for promoting a sustainable development of the overall environment and for strengthening the wetland conservation and restoration, government agencies of all levels and members of the general public shall make adequate management and wise use of the natural resources and ecological functions of wetlands to ensure a no net loss of the wetland. The principles governing the conservation and wise use are as follows:1. Natural wetlands shall be protected with priority, and the water resource system also maintained.2. Enhance the conservation of the wetland’s plant and animal resources.3. Wetlands offering ecological network significance and its peripheral environment and landscape shall be adequately and comprehensively planned and maintained.4. In coordination with wetland restoration, flood prevention, flood retention, water quality purification, water resource conservation and utilization, landscape and recreation, an overall planning shall be promoted for the wetland system. If necessary, constructed wetlands may be created in proper areas by suitable means.