Top court emphasizes protection of forest resources
China DailyAerial photo taken on Aug 23, 2021 shows the scenery of Saihanba forest farm in North China's Hebei province. "It's a typical case in which everyone involved in the forest destruction was severely penalized, whether they were destroyers or transporters," said Yang Di, a judge who specializes in tackling environmental cases at the top court. Data released by the Beijing High People's Court on Wednesday showed that courts across the city concluded 374 environmental cases last year, 84 of which were related to deforestation, illegal hunting and illegal fishing. To increase the public's awareness of the importance of protecting the environment, many courts in the capital have established education centers or stations to introduce environmental laws and examples of related disputes in communities or parks, said Li Xuhui, vice-president of the high court, adding that they have also endeavored to improve the handling of such cases. Last month, the Pinggu District People's Court set up a station at the Tianyun Mountain scenic spot, where tourists can learn about environmental laws and related issues.
History of this topic
Top court emphasizes protection of forest resources
China DailyDiscover Related
![Environmental Law Weekly Round-Up [01 July- 07 July, 2023]](https://www.livelaw.in/h-upload/2023/03/27/465492-environmental-law-weekly-roundup.jpg)
