Presidential Decree No. 57 on approval of the Statute of Hirkan National Park. Country/Territory Azerbaijan Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Research Tourism Capacity building Cultural heritage Ecosystem preservation Inspection Monitoring Management/conservation National parks Protection of environment Geographical area Asia, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, Western Asia Abstract This Decree aims at a) protecting rare and unique natural areas, historical and cultural objects, conservation of genetic fund, biological diversity and ecological systems, b) creating conditions for tourism and recreation, c) developing scientific methods for environmental protection and ecological enlightenment, d) ensuring environmental monitoring and e) training of population in the field of environment. This Decree sets forth provisions on organization, protection, scientific research activities, economical activities of and state control over Hirkan National Park. 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