LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN No. 162-1 of 17 July 1997 ON SPECIALLY PROTECTED NATURAL TERRITORIES(Including amendments introduced by the laws No. 381-1 of 11 May 1999 and No. 151-II of 23 January 2001)Specially protected natural territories, including objects of the environment existing on such territories and having ecological, scientific and cultural value shall be considered the national wealth of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The present Law shall determine legal, economic, social and institutional framework governing operations of specially protected natural territories.CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONSArticle 1. Concept of Specially Protected Natural TerritoriesSpecially protected natural territories stand for land plots, waters, forests and subsoil enjoying legal status of special protection or regulated mode of economic activities providing conservation and rehabilitation of the State natural reserve fund.Article 2. State Natural Reserve Fund1. The State natural reserve fund s...