Regulation amending the Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 30141, 1 August 2017. Subject Water Keyword Wetlands Protected area Drainage/land reclamation Coastal zone management Freshwater resources management 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 makes minor changes in “definitions” section in Article 4 of the Regulation. This Regulation amends Article 8 regarding conditions for water intake, Article 10 regarding drainage of peat, Article 19 regarding determination of protected areas, Article 23 regarding procedures for activities which are carried out in controlled use areas, Article 24 regarding procedures for activities which are carried out in buffer zones, Article 26 regarding procedures for activities which are carried out in seasonal and steady watercourse and coastal zone, and Article 29 regarding implementation of management plans in accordance with the Ramsar Convention. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Amends Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands. Legislation | Türkiye | 2014 Keyword: Wetlands, Protection of habitats Source: FAO, FAOLEX