FOREST CODE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION*Adopted by the State Duma on November 8, 2006CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONSArticle 1. Key Principles of the Forest LegislationThe following principles shall underlie the forest legislation and other enactments governing forestrelations:1) sustainable forest management, biological diversity conservation in forests, and enhancement oftheir potential;2) maintenance of habitat-forming, water-conservation, protection, sanitation, recreation and otherbeneficial functions of forests, to ensure that each person could exercise the right for a healthyenvironment;3) use of forests with due regard to their global environmental significance, as well as taking intoaccount the length of their cultivation and other natural properties;4) multiple-purpose, sound, continuous, non-depleting use of forests to satisfy society’s needs forforests and forest resources;5) renewal of forests, improvement of their quality and yield;6) ensured protection of forests;7) participa...