Regulation No. 577 on protected forestry zones. Country/Territory Albania Document type Regulation Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Forestry protection measures Protected area Research Offences/penalties Forest management/forest conservation Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force immediately. Abstract This Regulation concerns all sorts of Albanian forestry heritage. It consists of 17 articles defining: natural reserves for scientific purposes, national parks, wildlife reserves, protected zones, etc. Such protected areas are managed and controlled by the Forestry Services under the General Direction of Forestry in order to preserve forestry ecosystems. Sanctions and penalties are prescribed for illegal activity. Full text French References - Legislation Implements Law No. 7623 for forestry and forest police service. Legislation | Albania | 1992 Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Forest service/forest officers, Public forest, Private forest, Classification/declassification, Protection forest, Afforestation/reforestation, Institution, Offences/penalties, Community management Source: FAO, FAOLEX