Presidential Decree No. 57 on approval of the Statute of Hirkan National Park.

This Decree aims at a) protecting rare and unique natural areas, historical and cultural objects, conservation of genetic fund, biological diversity and ecological systems, b) creating conditions for tourism and recreation, c) developing scientific methods for environmental protection and ecological enlightenment, d) ensuring environmental monitoring and e) training of population in the field of environment. This Decree sets forth provisions on organization, protection, scientific research activities, economical activities of and state control over Hirkan National Park.