Resolution on wind 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 wind power stations in protected areas. This Regulation underlines that the applications will be evaluated by the Regional Committees for preservation of natural heritage, in accordance with the scientific reports. The protected areas are divided into two categories, such as (i) sensitive areas with high protection and (ii) protected areas with sustainable use of natural resource. 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