Law No. 2873 on National Parks. Country/Territory Turkey Document type Legislation Date 1983 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword National parks Protected area Special fund Hunting authorization/permit Expropriation Offences/penalties Geographical area Asia, 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 References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation on procedures and principles of determination, registration and approval of protected areas. Legislation | Turkey | 2012 Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Registration, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on National Parks. Legislation | Turkey | 1986 Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation, National parks Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on National Parks Fund. Legislation | Turkey | 1986 (1987) Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Special fund Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Law No.5400 amending the Law on National Parks. Legislation | Turkey | 2005 Keyword: National parks Source: FAO, FAOLEX