«Наказ лесному объездчику и леснику при казённых лесах» 1869 г.: историко-правовой анализ

Abstract

The article provides a historical and legal analysis of the «Order to the forest ranger and forester at the state forests» issued in 1869 (hereafter – Order). This form of regulation was used in the second half of the 19th - beggining of 20th century by various government institutions and even private persons to determine the competence of their employees. The Order in the period in question can be considered the key written policy for the forest guards serving in the state forests. It was adopted in 1869 after a largescale reform of the organizational and functionary system of the state Forest Guard. The Order specified the official status of foresters and rangers, their duties in the field of forest management and forest protection. The Order was a laconic, relatively short document, easy to comprehend and memorize. Foresters and rangers were required to carry around a printed copy of the pocket-size Order. The employees of the Forest Guard were required to know the provisions of the Order and strictly follow the instructions contained in it. In some cases, due to the specifics of forestry in certain regions of the Russian Empire, the text of the Order could be adjusted.