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Title: Basic Environment Act CH
Category: Ministry of Environment(環境部)
Chapter 2 Planning and Protection
Article 15
The governments at all levels must collect, investigate and assess the conditions of the natural, social and human environment within their jurisdictions, and establish an environmental information system for inquiry.
The environmental information described in the preceding paragraph must be disclosed on a regular basis.
Article 16
The governments at all levels must aim at a high-quality, comfortable and suitable environment for the development and utilization of land, and carry out reasonable planning and promote implementation based on the concept of a cap and trade for environmental resources.
In the preceding plan, priority must be given to facilities related to environmental protection.
Article 17
In order to maintain the natural, social and human environment, the governments at all levels may demarcate areas according to natural conditions, actual needs and taking into account the rights and interests of indigenous peoples, and take necessary measures or restrict human activities and use.
The governments at all levels must compensate and give back according to the degree of restrictions on land use and human activities.
Article 18
The governments at all levels must actively conserve wildlife and ensure biodiversity, protect forests, lagoons and wetlands, maintain a diverse natural environment, and strengthen water conservation, soil and water conservation and vegetation greening.