Regulations on the protection and management of Hani terraces in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Article 1 In order to strengthen the protection, management, development and utilization of Hani terraced fields and promote the coordinated development of economy and society, these Regulations are formulated in accordance with the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Regional National Autonomy and relevant laws and regulations, and in combination with the actual situation of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture (hereinafter referred to as the Autonomous Prefecture). Second units and individuals engaged in activities within the administrative area of Autonomous Prefecture shall abide by these regulations. Article 3 Hani terraced fields as mentioned in these Regulations refer to rice terraced fields cultivated and cultivated by people of all ethnic groups represented by Hani people in Yuanyang County, Honghe County, Lu Chun County and Jinping Miao, Yao and Dai Autonomous County (hereinafter referred to as Jinping County), as well as cultural landscapes composed of natural and cultural landscapes such as related shelterbelts, irrigation systems and ethnic villages. Article 4 The protection and management of Hani terraces adhere to the principles of protection priority, unified planning, scientific management, rational development and sustainable utilization. Article 5 The people's governments of autonomous prefectures and Yuanyang County, Honghe County, Lu Chun County and Jinping County shall strengthen the protection and management of Hani terraces, and include the funds for the protection and management of Hani terraces in the fiscal budget at the corresponding level. Article 6 The People's Government of Autonomous Prefecture shall, according to the relevant provisions of the state, make scientific plans for the protection and management of Hani terraces. Hani terraces protection and management planning should be linked with national economic and social development planning, overall land use planning, tourism development planning and other related special planning.

Hani Terrace Protection Management Plan shall be announced to the public after approval. No unit or individual may change it without authorization. If it is really necessary to adjust and modify, it shall go through the approval procedures in accordance with the original examination and approval procedures. Seventh terraces within the following scope shall be protected:

(1) Bada (Qingkou), Duoyishu and Meng Ping (Laohuzui) areas in Yuanyang County;

(2) Jiayin and Bao Hua Districts of Honghe County;

(3) Lagu and Zhu Tong Districts in Lu Chun County;

④ Adebo and Ma 'anmen areas in Jinping County.

Hani Terrace Key Protection Area is divided into core area and buffer area, and the specific scope is delineated by the Autonomous Prefecture People's Government according to Hani Terrace Protection and Management Plan, and signs are set up and announced.

The protection and management of Hani terraces outside key protected areas shall be implemented with reference to these regulations. Article 8 Delineation of key protected areas of Hani terraces shall not damage the rights and interests enjoyed by the owners, users and contractors of land, forest land, water sources and other facilities according to law. Article 9 Autonomous Prefecture and the people's governments of Yuanyang County, Honghe County, Luchun County and Jinping County shall set up Hani terraced fields management institutions to be responsible for the protection, management, development and utilization of Hani terraced fields within their respective administrative areas. Its main responsibilities are:

(a) to publicize and implement the relevant laws, regulations and these regulations;

(two) to organize the implementation of Hani terraces protection and management planning;

(3) Monitoring the situation of Hani terrace resources, collecting and sorting out relevant information of Hani terrace resources, and establishing archives;

(4) Organizing scientific research, popularization of science, exhibitions and publicity and education activities related to Hani terraces;

(five) to supervise and guide the development and utilization of Hani terrace resources;

(six) audit Hani Terrace Key Protection Area infrastructure and other public facilities construction, scientific investigation, large-scale entertainment activities, film and television shooting, tourism services and other projects;

(seven) responsible for matters related to the intellectual property rights of Hani terraces;

(eight) to collect relevant fees according to law;

(nine) other work responsible for the protection and management of Hani terraces;

(ten) to exercise the power of administrative punishment given by these regulations. Tenth Autonomous Prefecture People's Government and Yuanyang County, Honghe County, Luchun County, Jinping County People's Government shall, according to their respective functions and duties, do a good job in the protection and management of Hani terraces. Article 11 Autonomous Prefecture and the people's governments of Yuanyang County, Honghe County, Luchun County and Jinping County can raise funds for the protection and management of Hani terraces through government investment, superior support and donations from all walks of life and international organizations. Article 12 Autonomous Prefecture and the people's governments of Yuanyang County, Honghe County, Lvchun County and Jinping County shall formulate industrial policies conducive to the sustainable development of Hani terraced fields, give priority to the funds for benefiting farmers, and support, guide and help the villagers in Hani terraced fields key protection areas to develop their economy and increase their income. Thirteenth collective organizations and local residents in Hani Terrace Key Protection Area, under the same conditions, give priority to the use of terraced resources for tourism, special traffic, catering, accommodation, folk customs display, culture, sports and entertainment.

The contractor of terraced fields is encouraged to make use of terraced fields resources and participate in the development and utilization of Hani terraced fields by means of shareholding and cooperation without changing the original appearance of terraced fields. Article 14 The implementation of housing, road and other engineering construction and tourism development and other business activities in Hani Terrace Key Protection Area shall conform to the Hani Terrace Protection Management Plan, and the relevant departments shall solicit the opinions of the Hani Terrace Management Organization at the county level when examining and approving. Fifteenth new construction, renovation and expansion of buildings and structures in Hani Terrace Key Protection Area, their layout, appearance design and color should be coordinated with the surrounding landscape and environment.

Encourage units and individuals to maintain traditional architectural styles and colors and follow traditional structures and techniques when repairing, transforming or building new houses or other buildings and structures.