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Presidential Decree No. 3977 on the designation of certain plains as major lowland protected areas.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 31478, 8th of May 2021.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Protected area Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Erosion Pollution control Zoning
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
Subparagraph (a) of the first paragraph of Article 2, effective from 21/1/2017, Subparagraph (b) of the first paragraph of Article 2, effective from 2/6/2017, Subparagraph (c) of the first paragraph of Article 2, effective from 31/3/2018 enter into force on the date of publication, and other articles shall enter into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

This Decree designates the plains with high agricultural production potential as major lowland protected areas to prevent soil loss and land degradation due to various reasons such as erosion, pollution, misuse. The borders of the designated major lowland protected areas are shown in the attached list and maps.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 5403 on Soil Preservation and Land Utilization.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Land consolidation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Land-use planning, Classification/declassification, Agricultural land, Use restrictions, Pastoralism, Framework law

Source: FAO, FAOLEX