Regulation No. 115 of the Federal Forest Service regarding main use felling in the mountain forests of the Northern Caucasus. Pays/Territoire Fédération de Russie Type du document Règlement Date 1993 Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Forêts Mot clé Bois Coupe de bois/exploitation forestière Transport/dépôt Boisement/reboisement Érosion Gestion forestière/conservation des forêts Aire géographique Arctique, Asie et Pacifique, Mer Noire, Mer Caspienne, CEI (Communauté des États indépendants), Europe de l'Est, Europe, Europe et Asie Centrale, Pacifique Nord, Pacifique Nord Occidental Résumé This Regulation stipulates that mountain forests of the Northern Caucasus shall be considered forests located within mountain system and separate mountain ranges with elevations of over 100 metres and average down gradient over five degrees. Felling must ensure: (a) the continuous, sustainable and rational use of forest resources; (b) maximum conservation of the forest’s water soil protection functions; (c) prevention of soil erosion; (d) reforestation; and (e) improvement of forest health. Timber extraction in water conservation areas shall be conducted on a15-20 year cycle. Timber shall be transported via aerial ropeway and other aerial means. Texte intégral Russe Site web www.forest.ru