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Order No. 273 of the Ministry of Natural Resources validating the Regulation on state biosphere reserve “Ubsunor hollow”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003 (2009)
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 biosphere reserve of federal significance “Ubsunor hollow” shall have the status of state environmental protection, scientific research and educational institution with the scope of conservation and study of unique natural processes, wild animal and wild plant genetic resources, some animal and plant populations, and ecosystems of the Republic of Tyva. It is part of the World network of biosphere reserves of UNESCO. Reserve shall have the following purposes: (a) protection and preservation of natural ecosystems with a view of conservation of biological diversity; (b) research; (c) ecological monitoring; (d) ecological education; (e) training of scientific personnel; and (f) testing of rational nature management methods. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of reserve: (a) all types of hunting and fisheries; (b) transit passage of cattle; (c) any activity modifying the existing hydrological regime; (d) construction; (e) application of chemicals and fertilizers; (f) timber extraction, logging and procurement of non-timber forest products; and (g) introduction and acclimatization of living organisms.

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