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Governor’s Decree No. 22 validating the Regulation on protection zone of nature monument of regional significance “Steppe slopes and forests along the Picha River”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Marii El
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Public forest Forest management/forest conservation Recreational forest Education Research Wild fauna Management/conservation Endangered species 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
Abstract

The scope of creation of protection zone of nature monument of regional significance “Steppe slopes and forests along the Picha River” shall be prevention of adverse anthropogenic effects thereon. The protection zone shall be located on land of state forest fund and land of inhabited areas of the local municipal units. The boundaries of protection zone are indicated on site around the perimeter by special warning signs and notice boards. Any activities causing negative (adverse) impact on natural complexes of nature monument shall be prohibited, in particular: (a) placement of cemeteries, cattle burial grounds, domestic and non-domestic waste disposal, radioactive, chemical, explosive, toxic, poisonous and hazardous substances disposal; (b) aerial measures for combating pests and plant diseases; (c) placement of gas stations, fuel and lubricant warehouses, service stations used for technical inspection and repair of vehicles, and washing of motor vehicles; (d) placement of special storage points for pesticides and agrochemicals and application thereof; (e) discharge of effluent and drainage water; (f) exploration and mining of widespread minerals; (g) timber extraction if it entails damages to nature monument; (h) damaging forest plantations, vegetation and soil cover; and (i) making fires, organization of rest areas, bivouacs, tourist stations, camps (except for specially equipped areas) and staging points. The following activities shall be authorized within the boundaries of protection zone: (a) recreational development; (b) scientific research; (c) ecological education; (d) collection of berries, mushrooms, fruits, edible nuts by citizens for individual personal needs without disturbance of natural growing conditions thereof and within authorized time periods; and (e) performance of the arrangements for conservation and reproduction of wild fauna and wild flora species, rare and endangered species of mushrooms, wild fauna and wild flora.

Full text
Russian
Website
oopt.aari.ru

References - Legislation

Implements

Regional Law No. 5-Z “On regulation of some issues in the sphere of environmental protection”.

Legislation | Russian Federation | 2014

Keyword: Policy/planning, Local government, Enforcement/compliance, Protected area, Monitoring, Education

Source: FAO, FAOLEX