Regulation amending the Regulation on procedures and principles of determination, registration and approval of protected areas. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 31070, 16 March 2020. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Management/conservation Procedural matters Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day it is published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation adds new subparagraphs to Article 5 of the Principal Regulation regarding the approval procedures for the activities to be carried out in the protected areas and natural sites in accordance with the decisions taken by the Regional Commissions. Articles 8 and 9 are amended by modifying the definition of the qualified protected area and sustainable protection and controlled are of utilization. The distinctive features of monumental trees are listed in Article 11. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Amends Regulation on procedures and principles of determination, registration and approval of protected areas. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Registration, Wetlands Source: FAO, FAOLEX