Regional Act No. 34 on nature protection and amending Regional Act No. 78 of 27 December 1979. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Friuli-Venezia Giulia Document type Legislation Date 1981 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Wild flora Molluscs Inspection Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract The Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region aims at preventing the deterioration and extinction of rare flora species, taking into particular consideration herbaceous species and shrubs which grow naturally and spontaneously on the regional territory. Therefore, the gathering as well as keeping of the species listed out in article 2 are prohibited. The gathering of species other than those mentioned in article 2, on the other hand, is permitted in compliance with the maximum quantity limits per day fixed under article 3. However, the latter is allowed exclusively for educational, scientific or officinal purposes and upon authorization issued by the Counsel of Local Entities, Forestry and Mountain Development. By way of derogation from articles 3 and 4, the gathering of the edible parts of fresh species listed out in article 6 is permitted (in compliance with the total maximum quantity of 1 kg per day). Part III of the Regional Act lays down provisions regarding the protection of certain minor fauna species, such as ants, anphibians, snails and crayfishes. Part IV regulates inspection and sets out penalties, which include the administrative seizure of plants and animals which have been unlawfully harvested. Full text Italian Website www.regione.fvg.it References - Legislation Amended by Regional Act No. 12 regulating the gathering and the marketing of mushrooms on the regional territory and supplementing article 23 of Regional Act No. 34 of 1981 in matter of inspection. Legislation | Italy | 2000 Keyword: Collecting/harvesting, Wild flora, Total allowable catch, Internal trade, Institution, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Act No. 10 regulating the derogation regime provided for in article 9 of Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds and amending certain provisions in matter of nature protection, hunting and taxidermy Legislation | Italy | 2003 Keyword: Management/conservation, Birds, Wild flora, Hunting/capture, Molluscs, Amphibians, Wildlife products, Non-governmental entity, Seasons, Total allowable catch, Protection of species, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX