Forest legislation of Peter the great: traditions and innovations

Russian Tsar Peter Alekseevich, who went down in history as a reformer and the first emperor, his activities to transform patriarchal Moscow kingdom into modern Empire affected almost all spheres of state activity. He did not lose attention forest legislation. According authors article, created foundations legislation, main feature which was protection interest detriment private. Thus, article believe, that Peter’s etatist views were clearly manifested At same time, it should be noted when developing laws, forced take account tradition apply innovations established customs. authors, this explains contradiction Peter's believe solve problems can called environmental, defending management.