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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Repealed by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