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Law No. 5919 on National Parks.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
1983 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal No. 28028, 17 August 2011.
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
National parks Protected area Framework law Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Management/conservation Hunting/capture Institution Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, 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

This Law sets forth the rules and procedures of the selection of national parks, natural monuments, nature parks, and nature reserve areas. The Law also sets forth the rules and procedures on the management, protection and development of these areas. It is consisted of 8 Chapters: Purpose and definition (I); Selection, planning and nationalization (II); Granting of permissions (III); Duties (IV); Protection (V); National Park Fund (VI); Penalties (VII); Final provisions (VIII). The Law defines the duties and responsibilities of each ministry and the Council of Ministers concerning the designation and nationalization of National Parks. It outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Ministry of Forests and Water concerning the management and protection of national parks and granting permissions. The Law further covers rules to the protect the ecosystem and wildlife and to prevent soil, water or air pollution and prohibits construction of any building or facility as well as the production of forest products, pasturage and hunting that might harm the ecosystem and or biological diversity.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.ormansu.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation on National Parks.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1986

Keyword: Protected area, Management/conservation, National parks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on National Parks Fund.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1986 (1987)

Keyword: Protected area, National parks, Special fund

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on procedures and principles of determination, registration and approval of protected areas.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2012

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Registration, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2001

Keyword: Wild fauna, Wild flora, Endangered species, International trade, Inspection, Institution, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No.5400 amending the Law on National Parks.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: National parks, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 7244 on economic and social measures to reduce the impacts of Covid-19 and amending related laws.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2020

Keyword: Certification, Cooperative/producer organization, Credit, Social protection, Transport/storage, Forest management/forest conservation, National parks, Protected area, International trade, Industrial water use, Potable water, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX