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About us
The Forestry Service of the Forestry Department of the Province of Bolzano/Bozen has operational, managerial and administrative competences and duties.
Its operational and managerial duties and tasks refer to the mountains and forests owned by and belonging to the Province of Bolzano/Bozen (10 percent of South Tyrolean territory). As the forestry, hunting and fishing authority, the Forestry Service of the Province of Bolzano/Bozen is acting on over 90% of South Tyrol's territory.
Permits and controls
The Forestry Department issues environmental, forestal, hunting and fishing permits.
The forestry corps of the Province of Bolzano/Bozen controls the compliance with rules and regulations concerning the environment, forestry, hunting and fishing as well as the protection and preservation of nature, the territory and the environment.
Permits and controls
Provisions for mushroom picking
Mushroom picking is regulated by law, with key information summarized in this section.
Provisions for lighting fires in the forest
The lighting of fires in or near forests is strictly regulated to prevent wildfires and ensure public safety.