L'Arma dei Carabinieri, "guardia" dell'articolo 9 della Costituzione italiana. Nuove prospettive in tema di tutela del paesaggio

The Corpo Forestale dello Stato – that had the function of protecting the natural landscape – has been merged into the Arma dei Carabinieri, after a reorganization of the Italian security forces. This choice is based on the very strong presence of the Carabinieri in small realities and on their skills in guarding the environment. In particular, the importance of the value, expressed by article 9 of the Italian Constitution, has given the chance to analyze two different aspects. On one hand, this work will focus on the concrete means used by the Carabinieri to shield Italian landscape. This is the reason why it is fundamental to stress the different assignments given to the State and the Regions, taking into account the existing differences with the Regions with special statutes. On the other hand, the present work will explore why it is important to give to the Arma dei Carabinieri the task of protecting Italian natural landscape, considering also the latest legislative proposals.