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Order No. 225 of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology validating the Regulation on state nature reserve of federal significance “Bogdinsko-Baskunchakskiy”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003 (2011)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Ecosystem preservation Wild fauna Wild flora Biodiversity
Geographical area
Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Abstract

The Ministry establishes that state nature reserve of federal significance “Bogdinsko-Baskunchakskiy” shall have the status of state environmental protection, scientific research and educational institution with the scope of conservation and study of natural processes and phenomena, genetic fund of wild fauna and wild flora, typical and unique ecosystems. Reserve shall be located in the Astrakhan province. Reserve shall have the following purposes: (a) conservation of territory with a view of conservation of wild fauna and biological diversity; (b) research; (c) ecological monitoring; and (d) ecological education. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of reserve: (a) all types of hunting; (b) all types of fisheries; (c) geological exploration of subsoil and mining; (d) logging; (e) application of chemicals and fertilizers; (f) modification of hydrological regime; and (h) introduction and acclimatization of living organisms.

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