Regional Act No. 28 regulating the felling of olive trees. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Basilicata Document type Legislation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Cultivated plants, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Oleaginous plants Authorization/permit Wild flora Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes The Act came into force on 7 August 2002. Abstract Within the territory of the Basilicata, the felling of olive trees is permitted exclusively upon prior issuance of an authorization by the Region. The prohibition regards also damaged or deteriorated olive trees. The authorization may be granted only under the circumstances and conditions specified by article 2. In case of violation of these provisions, the penalties laid down in article 3 shall be applied. Surveillance functions are entrusted to the Communes and to the State Forestry Body (art. 4). Full text Italian Website www.regione.basilicata.it