This Regional Law regulates relations in the sphere of protected areas of regional and local significance with a view of conservation of typical and unique natural ecosystems, wild fauna and wild flora species, genetic resources thereof, study of natural processes in the biosphere and control over change of state thereof, and also for the purpose of ecological education of the population. Protected areas shall be classified as follows: (a) natural parks; (b) state biosphere reserves; (c) nature monuments; (d) dendrological parks and botanical gardens; and (e) healthcare and recreational localities and spas. All protected areas shall be considered in the process of elaboration of land-use planning schemes. State management of protected areas of regional significance shall be performed by the regional administration, while protected areas of local significance shall be performed by local government. All protected areas shall be subject to mandatory state registration and recording in state register of protected areas.
Russian Federation · 2006-12-04