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Ministerial Decree establishing the "Penisola del Sinis-Isola Mal di Ventre" natural marine protected area.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Regulation
Date
1999
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana No. 255, 29 October 1999.
Subject
Sea, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Marine protected areas Management/conservation Zoning
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree establishes the "Penisola del Sinis-Isola Mal di Ventre" natural marine area and under article 1 are set the limits to that area. This Decree concerns: a) the environmental protection of the area, b) the management and conservation of biological resources, c) the adoption of educational programmes for the development of an ecological and marine culture, d) the development of scientific research programmes for the protection of the marine and natural environment, e) the promotion of an environmentally compatible economic development. The possession, hunting and damaging of animal species and plants, minerals, any alteration of the marine and geological environment are forbidden. The natural marine area is divided into 3 zones: a fully protected integral reserve, a general reserve area and partial reserve area. A financial contribution for the establishment of the marine reserve is established under article 6. (9 articles and 1 Annex)

Full text
Italian

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 394 laying down the legal framework for protected areas.

Legislation | Italy | 1991 (1998)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Marine area, Management/conservation, Institution, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas, Wetlands

Source: FAO, FAOLEX