Ministerial Decree No. 148 on approval of the Charter regarding Gara-Yaz State Reserve. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Capacity building Ecosystem preservation Inspection Monitoring Protected area Research Soil conservation/soil improvement Water conservation zone Management/conservation Endangered species Genetic resources Hygiene/sanitary procedures Protection of environment Sustainable development Protection of species Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force upon signature. Abstract This Ministerial Decree states that Gara-Yaz State Reserve has been established in 1978 aiming at a) protecting nature reserves for conservation of genetic fund, biological diversity, ecological systems and natural complexes, b) carrying out scientific research and drawing up a “Nature Chronicle”, c) actualising environmental monitoring as part of monitoring of environment and natural resources, d) ensuring environmental expertise and e) training of scientific personnel and experts in the field of environmental protection. The area of Gara-Yaz State Reserve was expanded in 2003. This Decree sets forth provisions on the organization, protection, scientific research activities and state control of Gara-Yaz State Reserve. This Decree also states that Gara-Yaz State Reserve mainly protects rare and endangered tugai ecosystems and riparian woodlands around Kur. This Decree underlines that in order to protect soil and water areas from anthropogenic impacts, sanitary-protection areas shall be identified in nature reserves. The identification and protection mode shall be in accordance with Article 10.1 of the Law No. 840-IQ on protected areas. Full text Azerbaijani Website www.e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implements Law No. 840-IQ on protected areas. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2000 Keyword: Protected area, Cultural heritage, Education, Research, Liability/compensation, National parks, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX