Decree No. 947 of the Council of Ministers validating the Regulation on “Ostrova Duleby” biosphere reserve.

“Ostrova Duleby” biosphere reserve, including also wetlands area, shall be allotted the area of 26600 hectares in the province of Moghilev 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 “Ostrova Duleby”biosphere reserve: 1) land reclamation and any other activity causing change of landscape and the existing hydrological regime; 2) damage and annihilation of shrubbery and forest plantations and disturbance of soil; 3) burning out dry vegetation; 4) water abstraction for irrigation, industrial water supply, discharge of sewage and waste disposal in water bodies; 5) clearing of riverside natural growth except for recreational areas; 6) industrial fisheries; 7) setting up tourist camps. The proclamation of “Ostrova Duleby” biosphere reserve shall not entail the expropriation of land. The regional executive bodies shall be the managing authority of “Ostrova Duleby” biosphere reserve.