Legal basis: People's Republic of China (PRC) Wildlife Protection Law.
Article 4 The State implements the policy of giving priority to protection, standardizing utilization and strict management, encourages scientific research on wildlife, cultivates citizens' awareness of wildlife protection, and promotes the harmonious development between man and nature.
Article 5 The State protects wild animals and their habitats. The people's governments at or above the county level shall formulate plans and measures for the protection of wild animals and their habitats, and include the funds for the protection of wild animals in the financial budget.
The state encourages citizens, legal persons and other organizations to participate in wildlife protection activities and support wildlife protection public welfare undertakings through donation, funding and voluntary service according to law.
The term "wildlife habitat" as mentioned in this Law refers to an important area where wildlife populations live and multiply.