Regulation No. 26 of 2.10.1996 on reclamation of damaged terrains, improvement of low-productive lands, removal and utilization of the humus layer. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Regulation Date 1996 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette of the Republic of Bulgaria 30/2002 Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil Keyword Agricultural land Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil pollution/quality Soil rehabilitation Sustainable use Desertification Abandoned land/unoccupied land Hazards Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day of its adoption. Abstract This Regulation offers the rules and provides for procedures aimed at restoration for the purpose of re-cultivation of damaged terrains, also in order to improve the effective soil quality and to control the removal and use of the humus soil layer. Full text Bulgarian Website www.moew.government.bg References - Legislation Implements Law on the protection of agricultural land. Legislation | Bulgaria | 1996 (2012) Keyword: Agricultural development, Agricultural land, Land tenure, Monitoring, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX