Ministerial decree No. 40 validating the Regulation on biosphere reserve “Ysysk-Kel”. Country/Territory Kyrgyzstan Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biosphere reserves Protected area Ecosystem preservation Cultural heritage Monitoring Research Education Biodiversity Geographical area Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Abstract Biosphere reserve “Ysysk-Kel” shall be considered protected area created for the following purposes: (a) conservation, reproduction and use of natural ecosystems and cultural heritage; (b) sustainable management and land use planning with a view of reproduction of natural resources; (c) ecological monitoring, research and education. Biosphere reserve “Ysysk-Kel” shall carry out the following functions: (a) preservation of natural landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic biodiversity; (b) long Full text Russian Website www.government.kg