The easements are valued by taking the present value of the land, as is, and contrasting that with an appraisal of the land if it were fully developed.
The endorsement of that position by the majority of this Court can only lend credence to the most cynical appraisal of the work of judges throughout the land.
The Ministry of Land and Resources said Sunday that China will strengthen the survey and appraisal of shale gas in 2012 to expedite discovery and development of China shale deposits.