Regulation on collection of medicinal plants. Country/Territory Kyrgyzstan Document type Regulation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild flora Non-timber products Geographical area Asia, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Abstract This Regulation establishes the modalities of collection of medicinal plants, including herbs, boughs, planting material, seeds, mushrooms and non-timber forest products. It specifies that collection shall be authorized exclusively in places of rich and abundant vegetation. Planting material shall be well-grown. Collection and harvesting in the same place shall be authorized within established time periods. Eradication of plants shall be prohibited. Collection and harvesting of roots at very steep (35-45 grades) slopes shall be prohibited. Full text Russian Website www.minjust.gov.kg