Bosphorus Law No. 2960. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Legislation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 18229, 22 November 1983. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Cultural heritage Environmental planning Protected area Protection forest Urban land Land-use planning Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes Articles 15 and 16 enter into force on 1 January 1984, other provisions enter into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Law aims at protecting cultural heritage and natural beauties with regard to public interest and limiting construction around the Bosphorus in Istanbul. This Law sets forth provisions on forest lands, green areas, urban planning, as well as duties of High Coordination Council, Administrative Committee of Construction and Urban Planning Department. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr