Law No. 2456-XII on natural reserves. Country/Territory Ukraine Document type Legislation Date 1992 (2003) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Protected area Ecosystem preservation Monitoring Research Geographical area Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes The Law enters into force from 16 June 1992. Abstract The purpose of the Ukrainian legislation on natural reserves is to regulate social relations as regards organization, protection and use of areas and sites pertaining to natural reserves, creation of their natural complexes and management in this sphere. Nature reserves are defined areas of land and water, natural ecosystems and other objects representing special environmental, scientific, aesthetic, recreational and other value that have been separated for the purpose of protection of natural landscapes, genetic fund of wildlife and plant species, maintaining ecological balance and ensuring environmental monitoring. The Law consists of 11 Sections that contain 67 articles. Section 1(arts. 1-10) lays down general provisions. Section 2 (arts. 11-13) regards management in the sphere of organization, protection and use of natural reserves. Section 3 (arts. 14-38) regards the status of natural reserves. Section 4 (arts. 39-40) regards protection of natural reserves. Sec 5 (arts. 41-43) regards research activity in the natural reserves. Section 6 (arts. 44-50) regards financing of organization and functioning of natural reserves. Section 7 (arts. 51-55) establishes the modalities of setting up and proclamation of natural reserves. Section 8 (arts. 56-59) regards state register of territories and sites pertaining to natural reserves. Section 9 (arts. 60-63) regards protection of natural reserves and control over the observance of their status. Section 10 (arts. 64-65) establishes liability for the infringement of the legislation on natural reserves. Section 11 (arts. 66-67) regards international cooperation in the sphere of protection and utilization of the territories and sites pertaining to natural reserves. Full text Ukrainian References - Legislation Implemented by Order No. 67 of the Ministry of Environmental Protection validating the Instruction on the contents and composition of the state register of the protected areas and objects. Legislation | Ukraine | 2005 Keyword: Protected area, Classification/declassification, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 69 of the Ministry of Energy and Environmental Protection validating the Regulation on fisheries in the basin of the Sea of Azov with all its bays, estuaries and coastal salt lakes for the period of 2020. Legislation | Ukraine | 2020 Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Coastal zone management, Fishing area, Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Diadromous fish, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Bycatch, Data collection/reporting, Access-to-information, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX Presidential Decree No. 679/2019 “On the territories and objects of the nature reserve fund of national importance.” Legislation | Ukraine | 2019 Keyword: Protected area, Classification/declassification, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No. 1826-VI amending Law No. 2456-XII on natural reserves. Legislation | Ukraine | 2010 Keyword: Zoning, Research, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 1832-VIII amending some legislative acts related to implementation of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats. Legislation | Ukraine | 2017 Keyword: Protected area, Wild fauna, Hunting/capture, Protection of habitats, Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Liability/compensation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 2063-VIII “On amendments to some legislative acts related to protection of forests in accordance with Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians. Legislation | Ukraine | 2017 Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Forest management/forest conservation, Timber, Timber extraction/logging, Hunting/capture Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 2362-VIII amending Law No. 2456-XII on natural reserves. Legislation | Ukraine | 2018 Keyword: Protected area, Policy/planning, Institution, Environmental fees/charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX