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Resolution on solar power stations in protected areas.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 29959, 25 January 2017.
Subject
Energy, Land & soil
Keyword
Protection of environment Renewable energy Protected area
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

This Resolution sets forth principles and guidelines of application for building solar power stations in protected areas. This Regulation underlines that building solar power stations shall not be approved in Grade 1 natural site area, as well as in sensitive and special protected areas. Furthermore solar power stations may be built in Grade 2 and 3 natural site areas and also in protected areas with sustainable use of natural resource, only if they meet the requirements specified in the Resolution.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation on procedures and principles of determination, registration and approval of protected areas.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2012

Keyword: National parks, Protected area, Registration, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX