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Regional Law No. 18-RZ “On reindeer ranching”.

Country/Territory
Russian Federation
Territorial subdivision
Komi
Document type
Legislation
Date
2011 (2014)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wild fauna Management/conservation Ranching/captive breeding Indigenous peoples Ecosystem preservation Subsidy/incentive Community management
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 Law enters into force ten days after the date of its official publication.
Abstract

The scope of this Regional Law shall be to set forth favourable conditions for efficient and sustainable management of reindeer ranching as part of traditional community wildlife management by small indigenous peoples of the North of the Russian Federation and other small ethnic communities. The main targets of legal regulation in the sphere of reindeer ranching shall be as follows: (a) setting forth conditions for ensuring sustainable development of reindeer ranching; (b) state support of reindeer ranching aimed at expanded reproduction of reindeer population; (c) state support of reindeer ranchers aimed at reimbursement of expenditure for reindeer ranching; and (d) institution of partial exploitation of nature management ensuring conservation of reindeer grazing grounds and pastures, ecosystems distinguished by excessive vulnerability.

Full text
Russian
Website
www.novrosen.ru