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Provincial Act No. 18 regulating mushrooms gathering in order to protect plant ecosystems.

Country/Territory
Italy
Territorial subdivision
Bolzano
Document type
Legislation
Date
1991
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Forestry, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Authorization/permit Non-timber products Ecosystem preservation Offences/penalties Collecting/harvesting
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Entry into force notes
The Provincial Act enters into force after 120 days from the date of its publication on the Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione.
Abstract

With a view to guaranteeing the conservation of plant ecosystems pertaining to the Autonomous Province of Bolzano, this Act lays down provisions in matter of gathering of spontaneous mushrooms. Mushrooms may be collected only upon authorization issued in accordance with article 6. Whenever the Inspectorate for Forests finds or suspects any damage on the forestry ecosystem, the Provincial Council shall prohibit the gathering of mushrooms in the areas concerned (art. 2). Paragraphs 3 and 4 establish the related penalties. Furthermore, collecting of mushrooms may be prohibited by landowners on their respective lands (art. 3). Article 4 regulates gathering, establishing the hours and days when it is permitted as well as the equipment which may not be used (par. 5). Article 7 concerns the issuance of special permits for scientific or educational purposes.

Full text
Italian
Website
www.provinz.bz.it