Regulation of Protection and Utilization of Wild Medical Plants

The Regulation sets provisions to protect, restore and manage wild medical plants in the country. The Regulation consists of 14 articles, divided into 4 Chapters: General Provisions (I); Responsibilities and Authorities (II); Utilization of Medical Plants (III); Miscellaneous Provisions (IV). The main objectives of this Regulation include: to protect wild medical plants; to improve the production of medical plants through scientific and technical methods; to prevent soil erosion; to prevent desertification. The Department of Natural Resources is the authority responsible to: prevent illegal utilization of endangered wild medical plants and vulnerable types of plants; quarantine plants in emergency situations; cooperate with corporations, authorities and research institutes working in the field of medical plants; increase public awareness on medical, economic, and environmental advantages of wild plants. The local offices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock has the authority to: regulate the exploitation and utilization of medical plants of rangelands, forests, and other natural environments; to prevent illegal use of medical plants; to collect and report the central office; to examine the effects of plants harvesting on soil and environment; to settle relevant disputes.