Order No. 431 of the Ministry of Natural Resources validating the Regulation on state biosphere reserve “Okskiy”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Regulation Date 2003 (2005) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Biosphere reserves Ecosystem preservation Wild fauna Wild flora Biodiversity Ranching/captive breeding Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Abstract The Ministry establishes that state biosphere reserve of federal significance “Okskiy” 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 typical and unique ecosystems. Reserve shall make part of the international network of UNESCO biosphere reserves. State biosphere reserve “Okskiy” shall Full text Russian Website www.lawrussia.ru