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.

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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.

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