A collection of articles on basic laws and by-laws in the exploitation of natural resources and environmental protection and the oversight role of the prosecutor's office in enforcing these laws and by-laws. Topics covered, among others: Legislation in the area of environmental protection. Work of the prosecutor's office in the area of environmental protection. Methodological recommendations concerning prosecutorial oversight of the environmental rights and freedoms of citizens. Prosecutorial monitoring of adherence to laws protecting water resources. Prosecutorial monitoring of adherence to laws protecting wildlife. Prosecutorial monitoring of adherence to laws on air quality. Prosecutorial monitoring of adherence to laws protecting nature preserves. Prosecutorial monitoring of adherence to laws concerning the treatment of industrial wastes.