Regional Decree No. 756-pa validating the Regulation on nature monument of regional significance “Ravine Swamp “Borki”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Kursk Document type Regulation Date 2013 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 Entry into force notes This Regional Decree enters into force on the date of its of its official publication. Abstract Nature monument of regional significance “Ravine Swamp “Borki” is constituted with a view of protection of the swamp-meadow vegetation complex, which is the habitat of rare and endangered wild fauna and wild flora species of the Kursk region. Nature monument has scientific, educational and aesthetic value. The combination on a relatively small area of various natural and anthropogenic ecotopes creates conditions for high level of biodiversity and habitats of rare and protected wild fauna and wild flora species in need of further study and protection. Authorized uses: (a) traditional economic activities, not leading to the destruction or degradation of biocenoses; (b) scientific research; and (c) educational tours. Full text Russian Website oopt.aari.ru