Decree approving the Statute of the Wildlife Observatory of the Sicilian Region Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Sicilia Document type Regulation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazzetta Ufficiale della Regione Sicilia No. 24, 19 May 2000 Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Institution Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree approves the Statute which regulates the functioning of the Wildlife Observatory of the Sicilian Region, a scientific advisory body which has been established under the Regional Counsel of Agriculture and Forestry by Regional Act No. 33 of 1997. The Annex attached to the Decree specifies the tasks which pertain to the Observatory, which shall in particular give scientific opinions to the Provinces, local institutions and entities managing nature reserves. The Observatory shall also collaborate with the National Widlife Institute. Full text Italian Website www.regione.sicilia.it References - Legislation Implements Regional Act No. 33 on provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting. Legislation | Italy | 1997 Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Keeping of live animals, Protected area, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Birds, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX