This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of organization, protection and management of protected areas. Creation and functioning of protected areas shall be based upon the following principles: (a) priority of ecosystem preservation; (b) use of protected areas for educational purposes; diversification of protected areas categories; (c) restriction of economic activities within the boundaries of protected areas; and (d) public participation in creation and conservation of protected areas. Protected areas shall be classified as of regional and local significance and shall be classified as follows: (a) natural parks; (b) state nature reserves; (c) nature monuments; (d) dendrological parks and botanical gardens; and (e) healthcare localities and spas. Creation of protected areas shall be authorized either with or without expropriation of land parcels. Any economic activity, contrasting tasks and principles of protected areas and regulations governing the functioning of protected areas, shall be prohibited.
الاتحاد الروسي · 2008-10-02