Regional Act No. 31 creating the Hanbury Botanic Gardens Regional Protected Area. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Liguria Document type Legislation Date 2000 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Marine area Environmental planning Institution Marine protected areas Wild flora Policy/planning Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Act sets up the Regional protected area "Hanbury Botanic Gardens", in compliance with the legal framework laid down in Act No. 394 of 6 December 1991. The boundaries of the protected area are delineated by the planimetry attached to the Act, which includes the marine zone adjacent to the area. The protected area is inserted into the protected areas regional system for the achievement of the following purposes: (a) encouragement and development of research and scientific activities; Full text Italian Website www.regione.liguria.it References - Legislation Implements Act No. 394 laying down the legal framework for protected areas. Legislation | Italy | 1991 (1998) Keyword: Basic legislation, Protected area, Marine area, Management/conservation, Institution, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties, Marine protected areas Source: FAO, FAOLEX