Regional Decree No. 73-pa/10 validating the Regulation on regional state nature biological reserve “Soyanovsky”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Archangel Document type Regulation Date 2009 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Water, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Ecosystem preservation Protection of habitats Surface water Wetlands Management/conservation Wild fauna Wild flora Birds Endangered species Freshwater fishes Protection of species 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 This Regional Decree establishes that state nature biological reserve “Soyanovsky” shall be classified as wetlands protected area constituted with a view of conservation of the Soyana lake and river system, reproduction and replacement of wild fauna and wild flora species, including rare and endangered species, fishes, natural habitats thereof, protection of habitats and maintaining general ecological balance. The following activities shall be prohibited: (a) all types of hunting, destruction of nests, burrows, lairs, hollows, dams and collection of eggs; (b) timber extraction except for sanitary felling; (c) land reclamation and drainage of wetlands; (d) application of toxic chemicals, mineral fertilizers and pesticides; and (e) entry, passage and parking of motor vehicles. Full text Russian Website eco29.ru