Regulation on the issue of permits related to forest areas. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 26.470, 22 March 2007. Subject Forestry Keyword Forest management/forest conservation Public forest Forestry protection measures Authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Regulation sets forth the procedures and rules regarding the issue of permits in accordance with the Forestry Law No. 6831. Mining and exploration activities are allowed on forest lands upon notification to the regional forestry administration and as long as excavation works are not envisaged. Mining and exploration activities that require excavation work are subject to prior issue of a permit by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Procedural details are given in the Regulation. Treasure search, archaeological excavation and quarry extraction activities on forest lands are subject to consent by the forestry administration. Individuals and companies who wish to set up wood processing facilities on forestry lands must obtain a permit from the Ministry. Individuals and companies who wish to set up fish farms in forest areas must obtain a permit from the Ministry as well. If deemed essential for public benefit, government entities and public agencies are allowed to set up defense, transportation, energy, communication, health, educational and sports facilities, water wells, cistern, waste water facilities, oil and natural gas plants, solid waste disposal facilities, sanatoriums, dams and ponds. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry is empowered to accept or reject such requests. Private entities may also benefit from such opportunity, but subject to consent by the Ministry. Full text Turkish 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 Amended by Regulation amending the Regulation on the issue of permits related to forest areas. Legislation | Türkiye | 2009 Keyword: Timber extraction/logging, Authorization/permit, Forest management/forest conservation Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation on the implementation of articles 17 and 18 of the Forest Law No. 6831. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Afforestation/reforestation, Authorization/permit, Erosion, Forest management/forest conservation, Forestry protection measures, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX