Regulation on the unique methodology for classifying agricultural land into categories according to their suitability. Country/Territory Bosnia and Herzegovina Territorial subdivision Federation BiH Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Land & soil Keyword Agricultural development Agricultural land Classification/declassification Land-use planning Land valuation Soil conservation/soil improvement Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force on the day after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Abstract This Regulation provides for detailed technical criteria for the classification of agricultural land in categories according to effective suitability of particular land parcels (soil suitability). This text further defines the method and procedures for determining such soil suitability categories, including method of work, land valuation and calculation of assessment of soil benefits with formula, criteria and basis for evaluation and rating of agricultural land into different categories which are: valuable arable land (P1) and valuable arable land (P2). These rules are aimed at setting procedures for the correct classification of suitability of the land, all for the purpose of planning further development of agricultural production, for spatial planning, as well as for conducting various land inventories and determining data on areas and on quality of present land resources. Full text Bosnian Website fmpvs.gov.ba References - Legislation Implements Law on agricultural land. Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2009 Keyword: Agricultural land, Land tenure, Sustainable development, Sustainable use, Offences/penalties, Cadastre/land registration Source: FAO, FAOLEX