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Presidential Decree setting up the National Park of Asinara.

Country/Territory
Italy
Document type
Regulation
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
National parks Zoning Wild fauna Wild flora Authorization/permit Protected area
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

This Decree provides for the establishment of the National Park of Asinara, the perimeter of which is defined in the cartography attached. The protective measures to be applied to the national park are laid down in the Annex to this Decree. The Annex consists of 10 articles. Article 1 divides the whole park into three different zones enjoying three different protection levels. Article 2 specifies the objectives to be attained, including in particular the conservation of plant and animal species as well as the preservation of the ecological balance and landscape protection. Article 3 lays down general rules as regards the activities that may not be carried out within the national park, such as hunting, gathering of plants, introduction of plant and animal species other than autochthonous species. Articles 4 and 5 lay down further prohibitions which shall apply to zones 1 and 2 respectively. Articles 6 to 9 regard the issuance of special authorizations for carrying out the above-mentioned forbidden activities. The surveillance functions belong to the Ministry of the Environment.

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