Ministerial Decree No. 2 on Natural Parks.

Subject

Environment gen., Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Cultural heritage Environmental security Monitoring Protected area Protection of habitats Tourism Use restrictions Inspection Ecosystem preservation Forest fires National parks Protection of environment Recreational forest

Geographical area

Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia

Entry into force notes

This Decree enters into force upon signature.

Abstract

This Decree aims at a) protecting habitats and recreational resources, b) creating conditions for tourism and recreation, c) developing and implementing efficient methods for environmental protection, d) preserving ecological balance for recreation and e) actualising environmental monitoring. In natural parks, operation zones are determined as protected areas, tourism and recreational areas, historical and cultural areas, areas for recreation facilities and activity areas. Prohibitions in natura

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