Regional Act No. 6 on the setting up and management of the regional system of protected areas and Nature 2000 sites. Country/Territory Italy Territorial subdivision Emilia-Romagna Document type Legislation Date 2005 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bollettino Ufficiale della Regione Emilia-Romagna No. 31, 18 February 2005. Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Biodiversity Protection of habitats Genetically modified organism (GMO) Wild fauna Wild flora Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Protection of species Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract With a view to ensuring the protection of the environment, natural habitats and the preservation of biological diversity, this Regional Act establishes rules governing the setting up as well as the management of protected areas and sites pertaining to the Nature 2000 network, in compliance with the framework laid down in Act No. 394 of 1991. Protected areas are classified into the different categories defined by article 4, including nature reserves, protected landscapes and areas of ecological balance. The Nature 2000 network shall comprise, on the one hand, Special Protection Zones (ZPS) to be defined pursuant to Directive 74/409/EEC, and, on the other hand, sites of Community importance determined in compliance with Directive 92/43/EEC. The experimentation and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) shall be prohibited in protected areas. Full text Italian 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, Wetlands 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 Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora Legislation | European Union | 1992 (2013) Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Biodiversity, Protection of habitats, Wild fauna, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Data collection/reporting, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Regional Act No. 2 laying down provisions to protect regional flora, to set up the Regional Fund for Nature Conservation and to regulate the gathering of underwood products Legislation | Italy | 1977 Keyword: Collecting/harvesting, Total allowable catch, Wild flora, Management/conservation, Non-timber products, Special fund, Institution, Offences/penalties, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regional Act No. 11 on regional parks and nature reserves Legislation | Italy | 1988 Keyword: Protected area, Ecosystem preservation, Protection of habitats, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Regional Act No. 19 setting up the Regional Park of River Trebbia. Legislation | Italy | 2009 Keyword: Inland waters, Ecosystem preservation, Protected area, Zoning, Biodiversity Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regional Act No. 4 amending certain regional provisions on environmental matters. Legislation | Italy | 2007 Keyword: Pollution control, Noise pollution, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge, Potable water, Sewerage, Groundwater, Surface water, Concession, Management/conservation, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX