Regional Law No. 147-Z “On procurement by citizens of non-timber edible forest resources and medicinal plants for individual personal needs”. Country/Territory Russian Federation Territorial subdivision Smolensk Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition, Forestry Keyword Fruits/edible nuts Forest species Non-timber products Planting material/seeds 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 that citizens shall have the right of free stay in forests for the purpose of procurement of edible non-timber forest resources (wild growing fruits, nuts, berries, mushrooms, seeds, wood juices etc.) and medicinal plants free of charge for individual personal needs. Stay of citizens on forests for procurement and harvesting of non-timber forest products can be restricted or prohibited in accordance with Forest Code. Sawing down, felling, cutting and other damaging Full text Russian Website admin-smolensk.ru