Mountain Law
“The law on the mountains is a substantially positive measure with some critical issues – the president of Federparchi Luca Santini, speaking on Radio Kiss Kiss on Mountain Day, celebrated on December 11th, said: "There is still no precise method for classifying municipalities as "mountainous," and this can create uncertainty. On the other hand, we have, first and foremost, the recognition of the unique nature of mountain areas and the implementation of the National Mountain Strategy, with related allocations of public funds that will be used primarily to enhance primary schools, healthcare, and telephone and telecommunications connections. These are essential services for citizens to live in mountain areas."
The importance of forests
The president then focused on the importance of ecosystems and mountain biodiversity. "It's important that protection for monumental trees has been extended. As Klauser said, 'a forest becomes a forest when trees are left free to grow to their full size.' And indeed," Santini continued to Kiss Kiss, "hundred-year-old trees act as 'mothers' for smaller plants, helping them, through their roots, to provide them with water and nutrients when needed. This speaks to the immense importance of forests and the need to encourage the natural regeneration of trees."
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Wolves question
Finally, a brief reflection on the spread of the wolf in mountainous areas. "The wolf is no longer an endangered species, and this is a positive thing. It is colonizing many areas where it had never been before, and this increases predation, especially on livestock; but there's no need to be alarmed. Instead, we need to reposition ourselves and deal with, and prepare for, the return of the wolf."
