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