Regulation on afforestation. Country/Territory Turkey Document type Regulation Date 2012 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Forestry Keyword Afforestation/reforestation Erosion Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Planting material/seeds Geographical area Asia, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day it published in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation aims at promoting afforestation for the rehabilitation of forests, erosion and flood control, prevention of avalanches and landslides, and for the improvement of pastures. It sets forth the principles and procedures of the production of seeds and seedlings of forest trees and shrubs of genuine flora. The Regulation further provides for the principles and procedures for establishment of nurseries for the production of non-timber products by real or legal persons. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Forest Law No. 6831. Legislation | Turkey | 1956 Keyword: Basic legislation, Forest management/forest conservation, Protection forest, Agro-forestry, Afforestation/reforestation, Private forest, Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties, Planting material/seeds Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 645 on the establishment and duties of the Ministry of Forestry and Water Management. Legislation | Turkey | 2011 Keyword: Institution, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Afforestation/reforestation, Cultural heritage, Erosion, Financing, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Governance, National parks, Public forest, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Sustainable use, Wetlands, Sustainable development, Drainage/land reclamation, Water shortage/drought, Ecosystem preservation, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters, Potable water, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation on Forestation. Legislation | Turkey | 2003 | Repealed Keyword: Access right, Afforestation/reforestation, Agro-forestry, Erosion, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Fuelwood, Grazing/transhumance, Private forest, Protection forest, Public forest, Recreational forest, Authorization/permit, Planting material/seeds Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulation amending the Regulation on afforestation. Legislation | Turkey | 2013 Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation, Private forest Source: FAO, FAOLEX