Regional Decree No. 9 validating the Regulation on organization of Natural park of regional significance “Vishtynetsky”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Kaliningrad Document type Regulation Date 2012 (2016) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword National parks Protected area Ecosystem preservation Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Non-timber products Management/conservation 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 after the date of its official publication. Abstract This Regional Decree establishes that “National park “Vishtynetsky” shall be classified protected area of regional significance set up for unlimited period of time with a view of protection, conservation and reproduction of natural resources and utilization thereof for recreational, healthcare and ecological education purposes. It shall perform the following tasks: (a) ecosystem conservation; (b) conservation and restoration of unique and ideal landscapes; (c) regulated tourism; and (d) keeping ecological balance. Complex monitoring (ecological and forest pathology) shall be performed on the territory of protected area Natural park of regional significance “Vishtynetsky”. The following activities shall be prohibited: (a) modification of historically formed landscape; (b) damaging or reduction of ecological aesthetic and recreational qualities; (c) mining; (d) clear felling; (e) industrial collection of berries, mushrooms and medicinal plants; and (f) waste disposal. Full text Russian Website pravo.gov.ru