Decree No. 1451 of the Council of Ministers validating the Regulation on Prilepsky biosphere reserve.

Prilepsky biosphere reserve shall be allotted the area of 3242 hectares and shall have as its purpose the conservation in its natural state the unique natural landscape that is characterized by the spreading of natural aged coniferous forest, and also by the presence of rare and endangered plants recorded in the Red Book of Belarus. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of Prilepsky biosphere reserve: 1) any activity causing change of the natural landscape and hydrological regime; 2) burning out dry plantations and land clearing; 3) grazing; 4) setting up tourist camps. The proclamation of Prilepsky biosphere reserve shall not entail the expropriation of land. The regional executive bodies shall be the managing authority of Prilepsky biosphere reserve. The damages caused to Prilepsky biosphere reserve shall be compensated by the legal and natural persons in conformity with the modalities established by law.