Compensation for damage caused by ungulates

Agricultural businesses registered for VAT may claim compensation for damage, above a minimum threshold, caused by wildlife other than predators (bears and wolves).

Agricultural businesses registered for VAT

The application must be submitted via the Srtrento portal. This application also serves as a claim for payment where there is no obligation to restore the grassland; however, where such an obligation does exist (for damage caused by wild boar), a separate claim for payment must also be submitted via the same portal.

The application, drawn up in accordance with the template adopted by the relevant provincial authority, contains a declaration in lieu of a notarial certificate attesting that:

(a) that the undertaking is not subject to any recovery orders relating to previous aid declared unlawful by the European Union;

b) the existence of a valid legal title proving that the applicant owns or holds the land parcels covered by the initiative, together with a list of the said parcels. As an alternative to the declaration in lieu of a notarial deed, the applicant, where they are the owner of the land parcels covered by the project, may provide the details showing the reference to the land register entry and the relevant parcel.

The following documentation must be attached to the application:

a) photographic evidence of the damage sustained;

b) a declaration in lieu of a notarial deed, in accordance with the template approved by the provincial administration, certifying any de minimis aid already granted to the business during the three-year period;

c) any intention to carry out restoration work (where eligible) using the company’s own workforce;

d) in cases where compensation is sought for plots for which it has already been granted, with the exception of damage caused by wild boar to grassland, pasture and arable crops: details of any refusal to authorise preventative works, for the purposes of the ex officio acquisition of the relevant documents.

The claim may be submitted on any day of the year, within 60 days of the damage occurring.