Prime Minister's Decree establishing modalities for the implementation of article 9 of Directive No. 409/79/CEE, on the protection of wild birds.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Birds Hunting/capture Keeping of live animals Protection of species Wild fauna

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

With a view to ensure the uniform application of the Community legislation on the protection of wild birds, the present Decree regulates the exception made by article 9, paragraph 1, letter c) of Directive No. 409/79/CEE. According to the principles of said article, the capture and keeping of wild birds may be allowed only for specified purposes and for a specified period of time. The technical and scientific control of the conditions required is entrusted to the competent regional authorities in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Agricultural Policies.

Full text

Italian

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds.

Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003)

Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species

Source: FAO, FAOLEX