Qingliu County Formulates Plan to Accelerate Fishery Resource Recovery and Protect Biodiversity

Strategic Insights -

In an effort to accelerate the recovery of fishery resources in Qingliu County, Fujian Province, the local authorities have formulated a plan to protect biodiversity, improve the ecological environment of the waters, and build an ecologically beautiful Qingliu. The plan, which was issued in accordance with several government notices, aims to comprehensively improve the level of aquatic biological resource conservation, protect aquatic biodiversity, and promote the sustainable development and high-quality development of clear stream fisheries.

Key Takeaways:

  • The plan will thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping's thoughts on ecological civilization and firmly establish the concept of green, ecological, and sustainable development.
  • The protection of aquatic biological resources, strengthening of supervisions, and standardization of operations are key components of the plan.
  • The plan aims to release 1.1 million units of fish, including silver carp, bighead carp, yellowtail carp, and spiny-breasted frogs, with a total budget of 880,000 yuan.
  • The leadership group responsible for the implementation of the plan consists of 10 members, including Director of the County Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Aquatic Center Xia Yonglin and Captain of the Second Squadron of the County Agricultural Comprehensive Law Enforcement Brigade Huang Changshui.
  • The plan includes strict quality control measures, including inspection and quarantine of seedlings, and quality and safety inspections of released species.
  • A comprehensive agricultural law enforcement brigade will be responsible for law enforcement and supervision during the release period.

Statistics:

  • 1.1 million units of fish will be released, including silver carp, bighead carp, yellowtail carp, and spiny-breasted frogs.
  • The total budget for the plan is 880,000 yuan, allocated for the species and funds for stock enhancement and release.
  • 500,000 silver carp, 200,000 bighead carp, 400,000 yellowtail carp, and 3,000 spiny-breasted frogs will be released.
  • The size of silver carp and bighead carp is 12cm, the size of yellowtail carp is 6cm, and the size and weight of spiny-breasted frog is 8g.

Sources:

  • "Notice of the Fujian Provincial Department of Finance and the Fujian Provincial Ocean and Fisheries Bureau on the Advance Allocation of Central Agricultural Ecological Resource Protection Funds in 2025" (Mincai Nongzhi [2024] No. 120)
  • "Notice of the Sanming Municipal Finance Bureau and the Sanming Municipal Agriculture and Rural Bureau on the Allocation of Fishery Development Subsidy Funds (Aquatic Biological Reproduction and Release)" (Mingcai (Nong) Zhi [2025] No. 10)
  • "Notice of the Qingliu County Finance Bureau and the Sanming Qingliu Ecological Environment Bureau on the Allocation of 2024 National Ecological Civilization Pilot Zone Subsidy Funds" (Qingcai Jianzhi [2024] No. 27)
  • "Notice of the Fujian Provincial Department of Finance and the Fujian Provincial Ocean and Fisheries Bureau on the Advance Allocation of 2022 Fishery Resources and Ecological Protection Subsidy Funds" (Mincai Nongzhi [2021] No. 101)