Regional Act No. 12 laying down rules to control the overpopulation of wild fauna in protected areas. Country/Territory Italy Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Sicilia No. 53, 21 November 2008. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild fauna Protected area Hunting/capture Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Act amends article 4, paragraph 6 of Regional Act No. 33 on provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting. The amendments concern the adoption of specific hunting plans for the control of the overpopulation of wild fauna species in protected areas. Full text Italian Website www.regione.sicilia.it References - Legislation Amends Regional Act No. 33 on provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting. Legislation | Italy | 1997 Keyword: Management/conservation, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Keeping of live animals, Protected area, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Ranching/captive breeding, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Birds, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX