In order to speed up the afforestation of water conservancy projects, ensure the safety of water conservancy facilities, and further strengthen the management of afforestation projects around rivers (canals) and reservoirs, the issue of levying afforestation funds by water conservancy departments is reiterated as follows: According to the relevant provisions of the Interim Measures for the Management of Afforestation Funds jointly issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Finance 1972, all funds within the jurisdiction of water conservancy departments shall be invested by water conservancy departments in rivers (canals) and reservoirs. Please implement the above notice carefully.