Key practical points:
• Whoever damages land through their activity must reclaim it at their own cost.
• A reclamation plan is submitted with approval of the land-damaging project.
• The operator deposits a guarantee to reclaim the land after the activity ends.
• Damaged farmland is restored to cultivation as a priority where possible.
• Failure to reclaim brings fines and enforced performance.
Regulations on Land Reclamation · Yalla China
土地复垦条例 / Regulations on Land Reclamation
Enacted: 2011-03-05 ✅ Effective: 2011-03-05
📝 Overview
Regulations requiring those who damage land through mining, construction, or disasters to reclaim it back to usable condition. They apply the principle that whoever damages land reclaims it.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If your project involves mining or large excavation in China, later reclaiming the land is a legal duty and you may deposit a guarantee upfront. Plan for its cost from the start. General orientation, not legal advice.
📎 Official source
gov.cn
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026