Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

Regulation amending the Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 30927, 23rd of October, 2019.
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Irrigation Potable water Business/industry/corporations Management/conservation Institution Local government Authorization/permit Plant protection Policy/planning Royalties/fees Wetlands
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

Article 5(3) of the Principal Regulation is amended as "the wetlands which are not registered as Ramsar Area, Nationally Important Wetland or Locally Important Wetland are defined as Other Wetlands and the provisions of this Regulation are applied to them". This Regulation amends the Article 11(1) regarding the prohibition of burning of reeds and other plants and removing and destroying reeds in wetlands. Furthermore, this Regulation amends the Article 18 regarding the determination of locally important wetlands. According to the amended articles 22 and 24, water projects for drinking, utilization and irrigation purposes and organized industrial zones based on agricultural production shall only be carried out with the approval of the General Directorate for Ramsar Area and Nationally Important Wetland and with the approval of the Regional Directorate for Locally Important Wetland and other wetlands. Wetlands that would be included into the Ramsar List shall be determined by the National Committee pursuant to the amended Article 27. Moreover, this Regulation amends Article 29 regarding wetlands management plan, Article 31 regarding the composition of the National Committee, Article 35 regarding the composition of the Local Committee, Article 36 regarding the protection and monitoring of permanent and seasonal water courses, and Article 39 regarding permit fees for the activities in wetlands.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Management/conservation, Emissions, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Biodiversity, Climate change, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental fees/charges, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Subsidy/incentive, Inland waters, Integrated management, Packaging/labelling, Land-use planning, Marine area, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Public participation, Recycling/reuse, Right to clean/healthy environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Surface water, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Wetlands, Human rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Hunting Law (No. 4915).

Legislation | Türkiye | 2003

Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Certification, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree No. 1994/5434 of the Council of Ministers on ratifying the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat as amended by the Paris Protocol of 3 December 1982.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1994

Keyword: Birds, Wetlands, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Regulation on the Protection of Wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2014

Keyword: Wetlands, Protection of habitats

Source: FAO, FAOLEX