The Ministry establishes that state nature reserve of federal significance “Kivach” shall have the status of non-commercial state environmental protection, scientific research and educational institution. It is located on the territory governed by self-government of Kondopoga city in the Republic of Karelia. Reserve shall have the following purposes: (a) conservation and protection of natural ecosystems with a view of 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 and procurement of non-timber forest products; and (h) introduction and acclimatization of living organisms.
Federación de Russia · 1997-12-16