Ministerial Decree No. 1286 validating the Regulation on the use of public forests for recreational, cultural and tourism purposes.

Subject

Environment gen., Forestry

Keyword

Tourism Use restrictions Forest management/forest conservation Public forest Recreational forest Forest fires Non-timber products Contract/agreement

Geographical area

Aral Sea, Asia, Caspian Sea, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia

Abstract

This Ministerial Decree regulates certain aspects of managing forests used for recreational, cultural and tourism purposes. It applies to all public forests except for protected areas. Use restrictions may be imposed during periods of forest fire risk. Forest management for the aforesaid purposes shall be carried out in accordance with contracts. Forest managers must: (a) observe fire regulations; (b) prevent pollution, protect trees and shrubbery from felling or damage, prevent damage to ant hills and bird nests; (b) collect non-timber products within established periods and by authorized methods; and (c) observe forest legislation.

Full text

Russian

Website

www.government.kz

References - Legislation

Repeals

Ministerial Decree No. 274 validating the Regulation on recreational forest.

Legislation | Kazakhstan | 1994

Keyword: Fruits/edible nuts, Recreational forest, Timber extraction/logging, Non-timber products, Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation, Tourism

Source: FAO, FAOLEX