Order No. 382 of the Ministry of Natural Resources validating the Regulation on state nature reserve “Northern Ossetia state nature reserve”. 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 nature reserve of federal significance “Northern Ossetia state nature reserve” 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 unique ecosystems. “Northern Ossetia state nature reserve” shall be located in the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania. Reserve shall have the following purposes: (a) conservation of biological diversity, and ecosystem preservation; (b) research; (c) ecological monitoring; (d) ecological education; and (e) training of scientific personnel. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of reserve: (a) all types of hunting and fisheries; (b) any activity that can cause modification of the existing hydrological regime of soil; (c) transit passage of cattle; (d) construction; (e) application of chemicals and fertilizers; (f) timber extraction, except for miscellaneous felling, procurement of non-timber forest products; and (g) introduction and acclimatization of living organisms. Full text Russian Website www.kodeks.ru