Ministerial Decree No. 40 validating the Regulation on biosphere reserve “Issyk Kul”. Country/Territory Kyrgyzstan Document type Regulation Date 2000 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword Biosphere reserves Protected area Ecosystem preservation Cultural heritage Geographical area Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Abstract This Ministerial Decree establishes that biosphere reserve “Issyk Kul” shall be classified as protected area set up for the following purposes: (a) conservation, reproduction and management of natural ecosystems with rich natural and cultural heritage; (b) recreational use; and (c) long-term ecological control, monitoring, research and education. Land of biosphere reserve can be in state, municipal, private and other forms of ownership. Change of boundaries, zoning, management regime and also su Full text Russian Website www.minjust.gov.kg References - Legislation Amended by Ministerial Decree No. 682 amending Ministerial Decree No. 40 validating the Regulation on biosphere reserve “Issyk Kul”. Legislation | Kyrgyzstan | 2006 Keyword: Biosphere reserves, Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental fees/charges Source: FAO, FAOLEX