Regional Decree No. 534-pa validating the Regulation on nature monument of regional significance “Tochilny Log”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Kursk Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Protected area Ecosystem preservation Wild fauna Wild flora Biodiversity Endangered species Protection of habitats Protection of species Research 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 The purpose of creating a natural monument is to protect the natural complexes of the tract “Tochilny Log”, the preservation of the feather grass steppe, which is the habitat and growth of species of flora and fauna included in the Red Books of the Russian Federation and the Kursk Region, including the preservation of the habitat of the population of the common marmot, listed in the regional Red Book. The nature monument has scientific, environmental, educational, economic and aesthetic significance. Authorized uses: (a) fire-fighting, sanitary and other preventive measures necessary to ensure fire safety and maintain the sanitary properties of the territory of the nature monument; (b) scientific research; and (c) educational activities. Full text Russian Website oopt.aari.ru