Timeline

1950: The department responsible for forestry and land reclamation launches its first national working conference. The central government issues guidance to protect forests and plant more trees in specific areas. The first land law is released, defining all natural resources as owned by the State.

1951: The Chinese Society of Forestry is established in Beijing.

1962: The State Council releases a notice prohibiting any activities that would devastate forests and farmland. It also emphasizes the importance of the correct use of flora, fauna and related resources. Premier Zhou Enlai tells a national conference that logging should be well-planned to ensure sustainable development.