Decree No. 648 of the Council of Ministers validating the Regulation on “Selyava” biosphere landscape reserve.

“Selyava” biosphere landscape reserve, including wetlands area, shall be allotted the area of 19 364,83 hectares in the province of Minsk and shall have as its purpose the conservation of the rare and precious forest ecosystems with rare and endangered wails fauna and wild flora species recorded in the Red Book. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of “Selyava” biosphere landscape reserve: (a) land reclamation and any other activity causing change of landscape and the existing hydrological regime; (b) damage and annihilation of shrubbery and forest plantations and disturbance of soil; (c) burning out dry vegetation; (d) mining; (e) clearing of riverside natural growth except for recreational areas; (f) ploughing up; (g) setting up tourist camps. The proclamation of “Selyava” biosphere landscape reserve shall not entail the expropriation of land. The regional executive bodies shall be the managing authority of “Selyava” biosphere landscape reserve.