Regulation on the implementation of the Law on Soil Preservation and Land Utilization. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 26024, 15 December 2005. Subject Land & soil Keyword Soil conservation/soil improvement Land-use planning Classification/declassification Agricultural land Institution 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 15 December 2005. Abstract The objective of this Regulation is to define procedures and principles regarding the implementation of the Law on Soil Preservation and Land Utilization. A nine-member Land Preservation Board shall be established in each province, chaired by the Governor. Its main tasks include, inter alia, the research, assessment and monitoring of all activities involving land utilization; and, the implementation and conformity of national, regional or local level plans. Procedural details are provided in the Regulation. Soil and land classifications, surveys, analysis and assessments will be made by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Land utilization plans shall be organized and prepared by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs or by provincial governors in coordination with the Ministry. Agricultural lands and their utilization are specified by taking into consideration the following: soil depth; physical, chemical and biological properties; its elevation and location; climatic conditions and intended agricultural activity. Details are given in the Regulation. Full text Turkish References - Legislation Implements Law No. 5403 on Soil Preservation and Land Utilization. Legislation | Türkiye | 2005 Keyword: Land consolidation, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Land-use planning, Classification/declassification, Agricultural land, Use restrictions, Pastoralism, Framework law Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Instructions on technical standards of land and soil classification. Legislation | Türkiye | 2008 Keyword: Land-use planning, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation on conservation, use and planning of agricultural land. Legislation | Türkiye | 2017 Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement, Institution, Classification/declassification, Agricultural land, Land-use planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX