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WRITTEN QUESTION No. 632/96 by Eolo PARODI to the Commission. Die-back of cluster pines owing to infestation by the Matsococcus Feytaudi Duc parasite
Date: 1996-03-15
Institutions: European Parliament, PARODI
Subjects: Italy, Liguria, afforestation, conifer, decontamination, environmental policy, fire protection, plant disease













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91996E0632

WRITTEN QUESTION No. 632/96 by Eolo PARODI to the Commission. Die-back of cluster pines owing to infestation by the Matsococcus Feytaudi Duc parasite  


Official Journal C 217 , 26/07/1996 P. 0082 





WRITTEN QUESTION E-0632/96 by Eolo Parodi (UPE) to the Commission (15 March 1996)Subject: Die-back of cluster pines owing to infestation by the Matsococcus Feytaudi Duc parasiteIn the Tigullio area of Liguria (and particularly in the communes of Casarza Ligure, Sestri Levante, Castiglione Chiavarese and Moneglia), cluster pines have been infected by the Matsococcus Feytaudi Duc parasite, an insect which causes these trees to wither and die.The infestation, which began to spread in 1986-1987 with the appearance of oil spots, is now causing leopard spots to appear on trees in new areas, such as the protected region of Punta Manara - Punta Moneglia.In view of the seriousness of this phenomenon (which has resulted in the loss of 200 000 high forest trees in the last few years), the extensive environmental and economic damage suffered and the increased risk of forest fires due to the presence of a large amount of dry material, what action does the Commission intend to take to:1. help safeguard the environment, for example by containing and isolating the infestation?2. support measures to prevent forest fires and hence prevent natural disasters?3. support clearing and replanting schemes?Answer given by Mr Fischler on behalf of the Commission (12 April 1996)There are several instruments enabling the Community to act in cases of forest dieback:- Measures to replant destroyed forests, improve forests and protect forests against fire can be supported under Council Regulation (EEC) No 1610/89 of 29 May 1989 ((OJ No L 165, 15.6.1989. )) laying down provisions for implementing Regulation (EEC) No 4256/88 as regards the scheme to develop and optimally utilize woodlands in rural areas in the Community. ((OJ No L 374, 31.12.1988. ))- Fire prevention measures are eligible for support under Council Regulation (EEC) No 2158/92 of 23 July 1992 on protection of the Community's forests against fire. ((OJ No L 217, 31.7.1992. ))- In communes eligible for Objective 5(b), the development, conservation and utilization of forest resources and the management of forest and ground water resources are eligible for backing under measures 2.1 and 2.2 of Commission Decision No C(95) 737 of 3 April 1995 approving a single programming document for Community structural measures in Liguria.It is therefore for the Italian authorities to make the best possible use of the instruments available and to make any necessary adjustments to the regional development programmes in question and the regional programme for the prevention of forest fires.