The purpose of this Regional Act is the promotion and improvement of olive production in Gioia Tauro Plain, as well as the protection of the environment. Such purposes are pursued by the Region within the legislative framework laid down in Regulation 2081/93/EC, measures 1.2.8 Olive. The Act shall apply to the territories listed in article 2. For the achievement of the aims, the following interventions shall be undertaken: a) pruning operations; b) improvement of pruning machines and chain saws;