Regional Act No. 54 implementing article 9 of Council Directive 79/409/EEC concerning the protection of wild birds. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Toscana Document type Legislation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Toscana No. 34, 22 November 2006. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Birds Dangerous animal/harmful animal Hunting/capture Total allowable catch Hunting gear/hunting methods Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract This Regional Act regulates the capture of starlings (which are considered to be harmful to crops and cultivated areas), pursuant to the derogation regime provided in article 9 of Directive 79/409/EEC. Further provisions concern the capture of certain species of wild birds (those listed in the Annex), giving particular regard to allowed hunting methods and seasons. Full text Italian Website www.regione.toscana.it References - Legislation Implements Act No. 157: provisions for the protection of wildlife and restrictions on hunting. Legislation | Italy | 1992 Keyword: Basic legislation, Hunting/capture, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Management/conservation, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Wildlife products, Birds, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Council Directive 79/409/EEC on the conservation of wild birds. Legislation | European Union | 1979 (2003) Keyword: Birds, Hunting/capture, Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX