Regulation on state nature reserve “Caucasian state biosphere reserve named after H.G.Shaposhnikov”. Pays/Territoire Fédération de Russie Type du document Règlement Date 2002 (2009) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Espèces sauvages et écosystèmes Mot clé Aire protégée Préservation de l'écosystème Faune sauvage Flore sauvage Biodiversité 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 The Ministry establishes that state nature reserve of federal significance “Caucasian state biosphere reserve named after H.G.Shaposhnikov”shall have the status of state environmental protection, scientific research and educational institution, which includes ecosystems and natural complexes of the Western Caucasus, with the scope of environmental protection, conservation of wild flora and wild fauna genetic resources, and unique geological formations. “Caucasian state biosphere reserve named after H.G.Shaposhnikov”is part of the World network of biosphere reserves of UNESCO. It is located on the territory of Krasnodar region, Republic of Adygeya and the Republic of Karachevo-Cherkassya. Reserve shall have the following purposes: (a) conservation of biological diversity, and ecosystem preservation; (b) research; (c) ecological monitoring; (d) ecological education; and (e) training of scientific personnel. The following activities shall be prohibited on the territory of reserve: (a) all types of hunting; (b) industrial fisheries; (c) land reclamation and irrigation; (d) construction; (e) application of chemicals and fertilizers; (f) timber extraction, logging and procurement of non-timber forest products; and (h) introduction and acclimatization of living organisms. Texte intégral Russe Site web www.lawmix.ru