In essence, ecological infrastructure is the natural systems for maintaining regional sustainable development. A new comprehensive national land use plan in China
(2006–2020) has clearly
outlined the requirements for eco-space, which will focus on the
overall arrangements for living, life and ecological space, protect
the productive land, give priority to the protection of natural
eco-spaces, and promote the development of regional ecological
civilization. Ecological civilization is a new concept proposed by
Hu Jintao and focuses on a list of elements including the right
relationship between man and nature.