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Regulation on protection of wetlands.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
1995
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Wetlands Drainage/land reclamation Water abstraction Effluent waste water/discharge Industrial water use Freshwater resources management Pollution control Freshwater pollution Biodiversity Protection of habitats Use restrictions
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

The Regulation prohibits drying of areas larger than 8 ha. Drying areas smaller than 8 ha are subject to permission from the Ministry of Environment. Extracting and/or diverting water resources feeding wetlands that could spoil the ecological nature and functions of natural wetlands is prohibited. Sand extraction in these areas is also prohibited. Agencies granting licences for turf extraction should obtain the Ministry's approval. Collecting natural plants and animals, as well as eggs from wetlands is not allowed without having permission from the Ministry of Environment as well as from other related Ministries. Nests should never be destroyed. Different species other than the ones that are already living in the wetlands can not be added without conducting scientific research and obtaining approval of the Ministry of Environment. Afforestation is allowed for creating new habitats. Waste water discharge to wetlands is strictly prohibited. Dredging is subject to approval from the Ministry. Wetlands should not be used as industrial areas. Wetlands that would be included in the Ramsar List will be determined by the National Wetlands Commission of the Ministry of Environment. Management plans of the wetlands will be prepared by the Ministry and will include hunting and fishing rules. The functions and formation of the National Wetlands Commission is given in the Regulation.

Full text
Turkish

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Law No. 2872.

Legislation | Türkiye | 1983 (2022)

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Management/conservation, Emissions, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Biodiversity, Climate change, Coastal zone management, Enforcement/compliance, Effluent waste water/discharge, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Ecosystem preservation, Environmental fees/charges, EIA, Environmental planning, Environmental standards, Framework law, Freshwater pollution, Groundwater, Hazardous substances, Hazardous waste, Subsidy/incentive, Inland waters, Integrated management, Packaging/labelling, Land-use planning, Marine area, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Offences/penalties, Polluter pays principle, Protected area, Protection of habitats, Public participation, Recycling/reuse, Right to clean/healthy environment, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Soil pollution/quality, Surface water, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Waste disposal, Waste management, Waste prevention, Wetlands, Human rights, Policy/planning, Standards, Aquaculture, Freshwater resources management, Endangered species, Protection of species, Trade in species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation on wetlands.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Wetlands, Drainage/land reclamation, Water abstraction, Effluent waste water/discharge, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control, Freshwater pollution, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Use restrictions

Source: FAO, FAOLEX