Decree No. 673 of the Council of Ministers validating the Regulation on “Synsha” biosphere landscape reserve. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Regulation Date 2014 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Ecosystem preservation Protected area Wetlands Timber extraction/logging Alien species Forest management/forest conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Endangered species Protection of habitats Protection of species Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This Ministerial Decree enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract “Synsha” biosphere landscape reserve shall be allotted the area of 12 877, 42 hectares in the province of Vitebsk and shall have as its purpose the conservation of the rare and precious forest ecosystems with rare and endangered wails fauna and wild flora species recorded in the Red Book. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of “Synsha” biosphere landscape reserve: (a) land reclamation and any other activity causing change of landscape and the existing hydrological regime; (b) damage and annihilation of shrubbery and forest plantations and disturbance of soil; (c) burning out dry vegetation; (d) introduction of alien species (e) industrial fisheries; (f) clearing of riverside natural growth except for recreational area; (g) clear cutting; (h) setting up tourist camps. The proclamation of “Synsha” biosphere landscape reserve shall not entail the expropriation of land. The regional executive bodies shall be the managing authority of “Synsha” biosphere landscape reserve. Full text Russian Website naviny.org