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Regional Governor’s Decree No. 493 validating the Regulation on state nature reserve “Arzgirsky”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Stavropol
Document type
Regulation
Date
2001 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Wild fauna Birds Migratory species Protection of habitats 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

State nature reserve “Arzgirsky” has a biological profile, was formed for an unlimited period of time without expropriation of land from tenants. The reserve was formed with the view of preserving and reproducing rare and valuable wild fauna species. The reserve is a nesting and resting place for birds on the way of their migration. The fauna is typical for the steppe zone of the region, including: (a) mammals: wild boar, fox, badger, hare; and (b) birds: gray partridge, wild pigeons, quail. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of the reserve: (a) plowing of land; (b) grazing livestock; (c) haymaking; (d) sports and recreational fishing; (e) hunting and capture of game; (f) allotment of land plots for building, gardening and horticulture; (g) geological exploration and development (mining) of widespread minerals; (h) use of pesticides and fertilizers, plant protection chemicals and growth stimulants; (i) blasting operations; (j) transit and parking of vehicles off public roads; (k) arrangement of rest halts, bivouacs, tourist sites and camps, other forms of recreation for the population; and (l) any other forms of economic activity, recreational and other nature management that impede the preservation, restoration and reproduction of natural complexes and their components.

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