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  1. Library Resource
    Journal Articles & Books
    December, 2017
    Turkey

    The desertification is described as the land degradation occurring as a result of climate change and human activities in arid, semi-arid and semi-humid areas. In today’s world, climate change, desertification, land degradation and drought are amongst the most critical issues as they affect over 4 billion hectares of land in more than 164 countries, and directly impact approximately 1.5 billion people. These hazards threaten not only the environment, but also economy, security, development, food security and social life in Turkey as well as around the globe.

  2. Library Resource
    Regulations
    October, 2017
    Turkey

    This Regulation amends Article 11 regarding standards for monumental tree and Article 17 regarding registration and announcement procedures for natural sites and natural assets.

    Amends: Regulation on procedures and principles of determination, registration and approval of protected areas. (2012-07-19)

  3. Library Resource
    Regulations
    April, 2017
    Turkey

    This Regulation makes minor changes in “definitions” section in Article 4 of the Regulation. This Regulation amends Article 2 regarding the scope of the Regulation, Paragraph 3 of Article 5 regarding land tenure, Articles 6, 7 and 10 regarding competition for land tenure, Article 9 regarding document search of the Commission, and Articles 12, 13 and 14 regarding certification for electricity generation.

    Amends: Regulation on land allocation for renewable energy sources. (2016-10-09)

  4. Library Resource
    Regulations
    December, 2017
    Turkey

    This Regulation sets forth procedures and principles of (i) improvement and classification of agricultural lands, (ii) determination of land and soil resources specified in the Law No. 5403 on Soil Preservation and Land Utilization, (iii) land-use planning in compliance with the sustainable development principle, (iv) determination of erosion-sensitive areas, (v) implementation of soil conservation and land management plans and projects, and (vi) establishment and duties of the Soil Preservation Board.

  5. Library Resource
    Regulations
    January, 2017
    Turkey

    This Resolution sets forth principles and guidelines of application for wind power stations in protected areas. This Regulation underlines that the applications will be evaluated by the Regional Committees for preservation of natural heritage, in accordance with the scientific reports. The protected areas are divided into two categories, such as (i) sensitive areas with high protection and (ii) protected areas with sustainable use of natural resource.

    Implements: Regulation on procedures and principles of determination, registration and approval of protected areas. (2012-07-19)

  6. Library Resource
    Regulations
    January, 2017
    Turkey

    This Resolution has been drafted to add some specific information to the Regulation on procedures and principles of determination, registration and approval of protected areas. According to the ecological based scientific research projects, this Resolution clarifies the definition and guidelines of sensitive areas, special protection areas, protected areas with sustainable use of natural resource, and areas off site of the settlement and development areas in the Environmental Plan.

  7. Library Resource
    Regulations
    January, 2017
    Turkey

    This Regulation amends Paragraph 1 of Article 2 regarding archeological site, Article 6 regarding principles of conservation development plan, Article 7 regarding immovable cultural properties, Article 8 regarding local administration for protected areas, Article 11 regarding modification, revision and annexes of conservation development plan, Paragraph 2 of Article 15 regarding approval of the projects by the Ministry, Article 19 regarding duties, authorities and responsibilities of the experts, and Articles 23 and 25 regarding qualifications of project team members.

  8. Library Resource
    Regulations
    December, 2017
    Turkey

    This Regulation sets forth the procedures and principles of consolidation and distribution of agricultural land. This Regulation aims at rural development and planning of rural areas. This Regulation sets forth provisions on planning of rural areas, land consolidation, registration procedures, land classification, land subdivision, land distribution and expropriation.

    Implements: Law No. 5403 on Soil Preservation and Land Utilization. (2005-07-03)

  9. Library Resource
    Regulations
    January, 2017
    Turkey

    This Resolution sets forth principles and guidelines of application for building solar power stations in protected areas. This Regulation underlines that building solar power stations shall not be approved in Grade 1 natural site area, as well as in sensitive and special protected areas. Furthermore solar power stations may be built in Grade 2 and 3 natural site areas and also in protected areas with sustainable use of natural resource, only if they meet the requirements specified in the Resolution.

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