Presidential Decree No. 19 on approval of the Statute of Shahdag National Park. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Cultural heritage Capacity building Education Monitoring Soil conservation/soil improvement Tourism Protected area Research Ecosystem preservation Sustainable use Management/conservation Endangered species Hygiene/sanitary procedures National parks Protection of environment Protection of habitats Protection of species Wild fauna Wild flora Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force upon signature. Abstract The Shahdag National Park was established in the Quba Rayon, Qusar Rayon, İsmayilli Rayon, Qəbələ Rayon, Oğuz Rayon and Şamaxi Rayon administrative districts with the aims of environmental protection, sustainability, biodiversity conservation, protection of endangered species of wild fauna and flora, as well as protecting rare and unique natural areas, historical and cultural objects, creating conditions for tourism and recreation, developing scientific methods for environmental protection and ecological enlightenment, ensuring environmental monitoring and training of population in the field of environment. According to the Article 10/1 of the Law No. 840-IQ on protected areas the sanitary-protection zone in Shahdag National Park has been identified in order to protect soil and water areas from anthropogenic impacts. This National Park can be used for environmental monitoring, scientific research and recreational, educational and touristic purposes as long as being in compliance with the requirements established by the legislation. Full text Azerbaijani Website www.e-qanun.az References - Legislation Implements Law No. 840-IQ on protected areas. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2000 Keyword: Protected area, Cultural heritage, Education, Research, Liability/compensation, National parks, Management/conservation, Biodiversity, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Law No. 924-IVQD amending the Law No. 840-IQ on protected areas. Legislation | Azerbaijan | 2014 Keyword: Protected area, Risk assessment/management, Protection of environment, Management/conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX