Meeting on farmland protection held in Guiyang

A meeting on farmland protection was held in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, on July 27, focusing on advancing key tasks and addressing pressing issues related to land use and conservation.

The meeting emphasized the importance of meeting annual farmland protection assessment targets. Local authorities were urged to conduct comprehensive surveys, set clear goals, align with national standards, and tailor calculations to local conditions. Identifying gaps and implementing targeted measures were highlighted as essential to achieving year-end objectives.

Accelerating the forest-to-farmland conversion process was also a key task. Officials were instructed to manage the process in accordance with legal and scientific principles, ensuring a dynamic balance in total arable land while addressing local challenges.

Efforts to rectify issues in land acquisition and demolition were stressed. The meeting called for closer coordination with disciplinary and supervisory bodies to review and correct problems related to compensation.

Also, participants were encouraged to strengthen communication with higher-level authorities. Timely reporting and proactive policy engagement were deemed crucial to securing support and guidance on land protection matters.