Law No. 2873 on National Parks. Country/Territory Turkey Document type Legislation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 18132, 11 August 1983. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword National parks Protected area Special fund Hunting authorization/permit Expropriation Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Journal. Abstract The purpose of the present Law is to establish the principles governing the selection and designation of national parks, natural monuments, nature parks, and nature reserve areas of national and international value, and the development and management of such places (art. 1). Full text Turkish/English Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr