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Law No. 184-VII “On amendments and addenda to some legislative acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan on issues of flora and protected areas”.

Country/Territory
Kazakhstan
Document type
Legislation
Date
2023
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Forest service/forest officers Public forest Timber Timber extraction/logging Afforestation/reforestation Forest fires Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Biodiversity Protected area Protection of species
Geographical area
Aral Sea, Asia, Caspian Sea, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force upon the expiration of 60 calendar days after the day of its first official publication.
Abstract

Article 4 of the Forest Code (No.477-II of 2003) shall be amended to add the following wording: “Biological diversity shall be intended the variability of living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecological systems and ecological complexes of which they are part, including diversity within species, between species and diversity of ecological systems". Article 38 of the Forest Code (No.477-II of 2003) shall be amended to add the following wording: “Final felling in areas of the state forest fund shall be performed reforestation within three years on an area equal to twice the size of the felled area for coniferous and hardwood species, one-time size of the felled area for soft-leaved species, in in accordance with the forest management project”. Article 69 of the Forest Code (No.477-II of 2003) shall be amended to add the following wording: “Guidance of extinguishing forest fires, regardless of the forces involved and funds are carried out by an official of the state forest protection service”. Article 160 of Environmental Code (Law No. 400-VI ZRK) shall be amended to add the following wording: “State monitoring of flora, shall be carried out in accordance with legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of conservation, protection, restoration and use of flora”. Article 249 of Environmental Code (Law No. 400-VI ZRK) shall be amended to add the following wording: “Introduction of plants is carried out in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the field of protection, protection, restoration and use of flora”. Article 1 of Law No. 175-3 on protected areas shall be supplemented with the following wording: “Introduction shall be intended the deliberate or accidental transfer of plant species beyond the limits of their natural growing area and animals outside their natural habitat”. Annex 2 of Law No. 202-V ZRK “On permits and notifications” shall be supplemented with notification of procurement (collection) of wild growing plants for pharmaceutical, alimentary and technical needs.

Full text
Russian
Website
adilet.zan.kz

References - Legislation

Amends

Law No. 175-3 on protected areas.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2006

Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Birds, National parks, Protection of species, Basic legislation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Forest Code (No.477-II of 2003)

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2003

Keyword: Framework law, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Monitoring, Public forest, Timber extraction/logging, Planting material/seeds, Sustainable use

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 202-V ZRK “On permits and notifications”.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2014 (2019)

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Drainage/land reclamation, Cereals/grains/rice, Transport/storage, Agricultural commodities, Crops/grasses, Nuclear energy, Environmental audit, Land-use planning, Mining, Hazardous waste, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Viticulture/oenological practices, Toxicity/poisoning, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Drugs, Exploration, Prohibited crops, Waste management, Water supply, Hunting gear/hunting methods

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Environmental Code (Law No. 400-VI ZRK).

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 2021

Keyword: Basic legislation, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Sustainable development, Climate change, Public health, Risk assessment/management, Public participation, Monitoring, Waste management, Hazards, International relations/cooperation, Liability/compensation, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Registration, Education, Research, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Protection of environment, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Ecosystem preservation, Effluent waste water/discharge, Water quality standards, Authorization/permit, Ranching/captive breeding, Keeping of live animals, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX