Ministerial Decree No. 438 on the State game reserve “Lebyazhij”. Country/Territory Belarus Document type Regulation Date 1984 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Birds Endangered species Protection of habitats Protection of species Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Abstract The purpose of setting up the State game reserve “Lebyazhij” shall be the conservation of the natural habitats of waterfowl and wader, protection of rare and endangered birds recorded in the Red Book. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of the state nature reserve “Lebyazhij”: (1) any activity causing modification of the existing hydrological regime; (2) annihilation of shrubbery and water vegetation; (3) hunting; (4) fishing; (5) grazing; (6) extraction of peat; (7) any activity that could damage birds and their natural habitats. The infringers of the Regulation shall be liable in conformity with the legislation currently in force. Full text Russian Website www.kaznachey.com