Regional Decree No. 742-PP validating the Regulation on regional state nature reserve “Moskvoretsky”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Moscow Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Ecosystem preservation Biodiversity Protection of habitats Education Wild fauna Birds Wild flora Endangered species 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 regional state nature reserve “Moskvoretsky” shall be classified as regional protected area constituted with a view of protection and conservation of natural complexes, natural landscapes, biological diversity, particular wild fauna and wild flora species vulnerable in urban conditions, and keeping recreational potential of natural reserves. It shall be destined for nature protection, ecological education and recreational purposes. Regional state nature reserve “Moskvoretsky” shall perform the following tasks: (a) conservation of historical, cultural and natural complexes; (b) protection and reproduction of habitats of wild fauna species, and rare and endangered animal, bird and plant species; (c) formation of recreational potential; (d) ecological education; and (e) keeping ecological balance. The following activities shall be prohibited: a) modification of historically formed protected natural landscape; (b) damage of natural habitats of endangered animal and plant species; (c) soil pollution; (c) waste disposal; (d) damage of vegetation or unauthorized felling; (e) burning of dry vegetation; (f) gardening, horticulture and smallholding; and (g) stay with pneumatic arms. Full text Russian Website docipedia.ru