Governor’s Decree No. 166-UG validating the Regulation on zoological reserve “Zavolzhsky”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Ivanovo Document type Regulation Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Protection of habitats Monitoring Research Education Wild fauna Endangered species Management/conservation Protection of species Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Governor’s Decree enters into force 10 days after the date of its official publication. Abstract This Governor’s Decree establishes that specific zoological reserve “Zavolzhsky” shall be considered biological reserve destined for conservation and reproduction of valuable rare and endangered wild fauna species that are precious from economic, scientific and cultural points of view. The reserve is constituted for unlimited period of time. The reserve shall perform the following functions: (a) conservation, restoration and reproduction of wild fauna species and the maintenance of ecological balance; (b) conservation of habitat and migration routes of wild fauna species; (c) scientific research; (d) performance of environmental monitoring; and (e) ecological education. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of zoological reserve: (a) commercial, artisanal and sport hunting (except for cases envisaged by this Regulation); (b) collection of medicinal plants (except for collection by citizens for individual personal needs); (c) performance of hydro amelioration and irrigation works; (d) recreational activities outside specially assigned areas; (e) stay with firearms and airguns, traps and other hunting gear, including firearms ready for use on public roads, and also with wildlife products; (f) destruction or damage of posts, noticeboards, information signs and indicators, and also of equipped ecological paths and leisure area; and (g) keeping unleashed dogs. Full text Russian Website oopt.aari.ru