Regional Act No. 48 on the improvement and protection of monumental trees. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Molise Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Management/conservation Registration Offences/penalties Protection of species Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract With a view to protecting the regional environment and landscape, this Regional Act makes provision on the designation and preservation of monumental trees. Monumental trees are trees of a great natural, historical, cultural or environmental value (art. 2). The Regional Counsel of Agriculture shall keep and update a register of monumental trees (art. 3). All trees listed in the Register shall be considered as protected trees. Felling shall be allowed for public safety or phytosanitary reasons on Full text Italian Website www.regione.molise.it