Regional Act No. 22 on agricultural development services. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Liguria Document type Legislation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Liguria No. 11, 1 December 2004. Subject Agricultural & rural development, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Agricultural development Access-to-information Education Biodiversity Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Act lays down provisions governing the functioning of the regional agricultural development services, which shall inter alia: (a) improve knowledge and disseminate information on agricultural matters; (b) contribute to sustainable development of agricultural, zootechnical and environmental resources of Liguria; (c) promote the use of alternative sources of energy; (d) promote the conservation and improvement of local breeds and germplasm. Particular provisions on biodiversity preservation are laid down under article 7. The Agricultural Information System, to be coordinated with the National Agricultural Information System, is set up in accordance with article 10. Full text Italian Website www.regione.liguria.it