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Order No. 485 of the Federal Forest Agency validating the Regulation on management, protection, conservation and reproduction of protection forests, precious forests and forests of protected areas.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Document type
Regulation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Water
Keyword
Forest management/forest conservation Protection forest Protected area Forest fires Afforestation/reforestation Water conservation zone
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

This Order establishes the particulars of management, protection, conservation and reproduction of forests located in water conservation zones, protection forests, precious forests and forests located in protected areas. The protection shall be intended against forest fires, pollution (including radioactive pollution) and other negative impact, but also against pests and diseases. Protection and conservation of forests located in water conservation zones shall be subject to sanitary and epidemiological protective arrangements. Forest reproduction shall be carried out through reforestation and care of forests. Agrotechnical care of forests shall exclude application of toxic chemicals. Reforestation of coastal areas of water conservation zones shall be carried out without compact ploughing up.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.rosleshoz.gov.ru