Regional Decree No. 1155-pa validating the Regulation on nature monument of regional significance “Meadow steppe near farm of Peresyp”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Kursk Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Protected area Ecosystem preservation Wild fauna Birds Protection of habitats Endangered species Protection of species Education Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Abstract Nature monument of regional significance “Meadow steppe near farm of Peresyp” is constituted with a view of preservation of the habitat of the population steppe marmot (Marmota bobak) on its territory, a rare species listed in Red Book of the Kursk region (2017) and in need of further study. Nature monument has environmental and scientific value. Authorized uses: (a) fire-fighting, sanitary, rehabilitation and other preventive measures necessary to ensure fire safety and maintain sanitary properties of the territory of the nature monument; (b) application of biological pest control means; (c) organization of bird nesting places; (d) scientific research, including environmental monitoring; and (e) educational activities. Full text Russian Website oopt.aari.ru