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