It is one of the essential monitoring actions to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. ACTION D3, specifically, has involved monitoring the socio-economic impact of the project, including: assessment of recreational/educational activities, increase in employment opportunities, perception of the sites (Habitats and Natura 2000 Sites). At this LINK you will find the Project Manager’s report on the results of the …

ACTION E5 concerns the publication of scientific articles and participation in conferences. Below is an update of the activities carried out since September 1, 2021. Events where the LIFE Drylands project was the main topic 6-7th September 2021, online, 29th Conference of European Vegetation Survey, Assini S., Gheza G., Nascimbene J., Chiarucci A., Pezzi G., Barcella M. 2021. The LIFE …

It is one of the preparatory actions necessary to initiate concrete interventions and includes: preliminary soil studies, land acquisition and staff training. ACTION A3, in particular, involves staff training to support the execution of actions C and D through: three training sessions for the staff of partner Parks on technical-scientific aspects and the interpretative approach, including practical activities (for further …

It is one of the essential monitoring actions to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. ACTION D1, specifically, has involved monitoring the project’s impact on the conservation status, both ex-ante and ex-post, of the target habitats at the intervention sites. This includes an analysis of plant communities, biological soil crusts (BSC), and arthropod communities, focusing particularly on butterflies (Lepidoptera) and …

It is one of the concrete intervention actions aimed at “restoring” and re-naturalizing habitats. In general, these include soil interventions, the removal of invasive species, and the enhancement of floristic composition. Additionally, the development of guidelines for the management and improvement of habitats is planned. ACTION C1, in detail, involves the restoration of the structure of target habitats in ZSCs …

It is one of the preparatory actions necessary to initiate concrete interventions and includes: preliminary soil studies, land acquisition, and staff training. ACTION B1, in particular, involves the acquisition of land, already agreed upon with landowners, to carry out the restoration of dry grasslands (Habitat 6210) and heathlands (Habitat 4030), located in ZSC IT1180027 and IT2010010, respectively. State of the …

ACTION F2 involves the completion of tables for qualitative and quantitative indicators as outlined in the reports. State of the action: ENDED