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Law on the institution of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official gazette No. 25102, 8 May 2003.
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Institution Ecosystem preservation Education EIA Environmental planning Environmental standards Erosion Land-use planning Monitoring Protection forest Protection of habitats Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Policy/planning Standards Protection of environment Agro-forestry Pastoralism Forest management/forest conservation Biodiversity Cultural heritage Wild fauna Wild flora Grazing National parks Protected area Community management Protection of species
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
Paragraph d of Article 42 enters into force as of 21/10/2001, and all other provisions on 08/05/2003.
Abstract

The Ministry of Environment and Forestry shall: (i) define principles and policies on environment protection, preventing and limiting pollution and rational use of natural resources; (ii) define and apply environmental standards in collaboration with the Institute of Turkish Standards; (iii) supervise and inspect all activities so as to prevent wastes, fuel as and other pollutants damaging the ecosystem and carry out Environmental Impact Assessment; (iv) ensure protection, rehabilitation, improvement and maintenance of forests and developing forest cadastre; (v) prepare and arrange general afforestation plans; (vi) take all necessary measures to prevent erosion; (vii) improve agro-forestry, reclaim pastures, summer pastures and winter pastures and manage grazing plans; (viii) define, manage, protect, improve, and operate natural parks, nature parks, nature monuments, protection sites, bio-diversity and wild life. The organizational chart is given and defined in details. The Ministry is headed by the Minister of Environment and Forestry, assisted by an undersecretary and four of his/her deputies. The main departments are: (a) General Directorate of Environmental Management; (b) General Directorate of Environmental Impact Assessment and Planning; (c) General Directorate of Afforestation and Erosion Control; (d) General Directorate of Forest-Village Relations; (e) General Directorate of Nature Protection and Natural Parks; (f) Research and Development Division; (g) External Affairs and EU Division; and (h) Training and Publication Division. Functions of each department are given in details. The Ministry also has four boards to accomplish duties which are defined in separate Regulations. These boards are: (i) Supreme Environment Board; (ii) Local Environment Boards; (iii) Environment and Forestry Assembly; and (iv) Central Game Committee.

Full text
Turkish

References - Legislation

Repeals

Decree-Law No. 443 establishing the duties of the Ministry of Environment.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1991

Keyword: Institution, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Environmental planning, Pollution control, Education, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law No. 3800 on the establishment and functions of the Ministry of Forestry.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1992

Keyword: Institution, Afforestation/reforestation, Forest management/forest conservation, Research, Erosion, Planting material/seeds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Regulation on establishment, management and supervision of reproduction and recovery centers for hunting and wild animals.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inventory, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the quality of surface water intended for the abstraction of potable water.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Potable water, Surface water, Water abstraction, Water quality standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on waste oils.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Hazardous waste, Oil, Waste management, Waste disposal, Recycling/reuse, Standards, Internal trade, International trade, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Exhaust gas emission control regulation.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on excavation, construction, ruin waste control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Waste non-domestic sources, Waste management, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste prevention

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on assesment and management of noise pollution.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Noise pollution, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on assesment and management of environmental noise.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Noise pollution, Pollution control, Policy/planning, Data collection/reporting, Certification, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on environmental audit.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Inspection, Environmental standards, Authorization/permit, Environmental audit, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on air pollution caused by heating.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the pollution of water and its surrounding by hazardous substances.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Hazardous substances, Inventory, Pollution control, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater, Surface water, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on battery and accumulator wastes.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Hazardous waste, Waste disposal

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the Supreme Environment Board.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2004

Keyword: Institution, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on quality of swimming water.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2006

Keyword: Pollution control, Water quality standards, Freshwater pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Protocol on cooperation regarding afforestation mobilization.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2009

Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation, Policy/planning, Institution, Erosion, Forest management/forest conservation, Soil conservation/soil improvement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation regarding point source land pollution and soil contamination control.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2010

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Environmental audit, Recycling/reuse, Soil pollution/quality, Waste disposal, Waste management, Pollution control, Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Data collection/reporting, Environmental standards, Hazardous substances, Institution, Local government, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Protection of environment, Risk assessment/management, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Transport/storage, Sustainable development, Standards, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Decree Law No. 644 on the establishment and functions of the Ministry of Environment and Urban Planning.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2011

Keyword: Institution, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Policy/planning, Standards, Protection of environment, Land-use planning, Urban land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX