Provincial Act No. 16 on the protection of certain fauna species.

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Authorization/permit Amphibians Molluscs Insects Reptiles Total allowable catch Offences/penalties Protection of species Wild fauna

Geographical area

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

Entry into force notes

The Provincial Act has entered into force on 8 August 1973.

Abstract

The aim pursued by this Provincial Act is the protection of the ecosystem and the prevention of the thinning out of certain fauna species. The Act consists of 11 articles. Article 2 prohibits the destruction of ants nests as well as taking their eggs and larvs. However, the Forestry Inspectorate may authorize the collecting of nests, eggs and larvs of ants exclusively for scientific and educational purposes (art. 3). Furthermore, article 4 prohibits the marketing of nests, larvs and eggs of ants. Article 5 regards the protection of certain amphibians as well as snails. It prohibits their capture during certain periods and establishes the maximum quantity that may be harvested when the capture is permitted. Articles 6 and 7 concern controls and penalties respectively.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.provincia.tn.it

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Provincial Act No. 11 on management of forest and mountain areas, water courses and protected areas.

Legislation | Italy | 2007

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Ecosystem preservation, Forestry protection measures, Mountain area, Agro-forestry, Agricultural development, Forest fires, Forest service/forest officers, Plant protection, Protected area, Policy/planning, Monitoring, Access-to-information, Subsidy/incentive, Institution, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Freshwater pollution, Freshwater resources management, Waterworks, Pollution control, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Collecting/harvesting, Expropriation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX