Regulation on afforestation. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 30927, 23 October 2019. Subject Forestry, Water Keyword Afforestation/reforestation Erosion Forest management/forest conservation Forestry protection measures Inspection Institution Monitoring Offences/penalties Pastoralism Planting material/seeds Private forest Public forest Ecosystem preservation 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 lays down rules for the afforestation, forest rehabilitation, erosion and flood control, prevention of avalanches and landslides, pasture improvement, tree breeding, production of seeds and seedlings of trees and shrubs of genuine flora, and tree nursery. To this end, this Regulation sets forth provisions on the duties of the General Directorate of Forestry in public forests and lands and private properties; monitoring and control of afforestation activities; and the planning and utilization of private forest areas with management plan. The investigation for forest crimes committed under this Regulation shall be conducted in compliance with the Forest Law No. 6831. Full text Turkish Website www.resmigazete.gov.tr References - Legislation Implements Forest Law No. 6831. Legislation | Türkiye | 1956 Keyword: Framework law, Forest management/forest conservation, Protection forest, Agro-forestry, Afforestation/reforestation, Private forest, Forestry protection measures, Offences/penalties, Planting material/seeds Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Regulation on afforestation. Legislation | Türkiye | 2012 Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation, Erosion, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Planting material/seeds Source: FAO, FAOLEX