Order No. 502 of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food validating the Regulation on forest management. Country/Territory Ukraine Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Public forest Private forest Recreational forest Education Research Authorization/permit Geographical area Black Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This Order enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract This Order establishes rules and requirements for management and utilization of forests for cultural, recreational and educational purposes, tourism and scientific research. Types of forest management shall be classified as general and special use. As general use citizens shall have the right to stay free of charge and without issuing any special permit for the use of forest resources in public and municipal forests, as well as with the consent of the owner - in private forests for cultural, healthcare, recreational purposes, sport activities and tourism. Special forest management shall be classified as permanent or temporary, long-term or short-term. Special forest management shall be performed prior to issuance of authorization and envisages allotment of forest plots. Full text Ukrainian Website zakon5.rada.gov.ua