Ministerial Decree No. 2 on state nature reserves. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biosphere reserves Enforcement/compliance Ecosystem preservation Education Environmental fees/charges Environmental security Environmental standards Protected area Protection of habitats Soil conservation/soil improvement Inspection Drainage/land reclamation Wild fauna Hunting/capture Protection of environment Protection of species Special fund Use restrictions 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) protection and restoration of natural complexes or their components, b) maintenance of ecological balance, c) ensuring implementation of limitations for economic activities of the owners, users and tenants, and d) carrying out scientific, cultural, educational and economic activities. Prohibitions and limitations in state nature reserves are listed in this Decree as (i) conducting geological exploration and excavation work, (ii) drainage and melioration of wetlands, water 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