Regional Law No. 12-OZ “On urban forests”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Khanty-Mansi Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Recreational forest Afforestation/reforestation Registration Geographical area CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe Entry into force notes This Regional Law enters into force 10 days after the date of its official publication. Abstract This Regional Law establishes the modalities of forest management, protection and conservation, and also reforestation of urban forests. It establishes that urban forests shall be considered forests growing within the boundaries of residential areas and classified as such in accordance with urban zoning legislation. Urban forests shall be destined for conservation of favourable environment, recreation and sport. Forest management related to urban forests shall be carried out in accordance with e Full text Russian Website bazazakonov.ru