Decree No. 313 of the Council of Ministers validating the procedure for developing and approving marsh management plans. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Wetlands Ecosystem preservation Land-use planning Environmental planning Local government Research Policy/planning Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on 28 December 2020. Abstract This Decree enters establishes the procedure for development and approval of marsh management plans. The development of a draft marsh management plan shall be performed by local executive and regulatory body. A draft marsh management plan shall be developed by a scientific organization, doing research in the field of functioning of marsh (wetlands) ecological systems. Marsh management plan must contain the following information and data: (a) scope and tasks, period of implementation; and (b) arrangements for protection and use of wetlands. Full text Russian Website pravo.by References - Legislation Implements Law No. 272-Z “On the protection and use of peatlands.” Legislation | Belarus | 2019 Keyword: Wetlands, Ecosystem preservation, Public participation, Monitoring, Registration, Drainage/land reclamation, Soil rehabilitation, Education Source: FAO, FAOLEX