The interest of UniPV students in the topics addressed by the project continues to grow. Four new thesis projects have been added to those previously initiated/completed (see the article from October 2022). Here are the titles and references for the individual projects: Contribution to the implementation of action D.1 (Monitoring the project’s impact on ecosystem functions) of the LIFE18 NAT/IT/000803 …
This is one of the concrete intervention actions aimed at “restoring” and re-naturalizing habitats. In general, these include soil interventions, removal of invasive species, and enhancement of floristic composition. Additionally, the development of guidelines for habitat management and improvement is planned. The purpose of Action C2 is to reduce the presence and abundance of the following alien woody species: Robinia …
On the last weekend of July, LifeDrylands took center stage at the Pietra Corva Alpine Botanical Garden in Romagnese (PV), located in the Pavia Apennines, at the heart of the Sassi Neri – Pietra Corva Site of Community Importance. Over the course of two days, we had the opportunity to share the project’s content with visitors, who were very interested, …
From June 4 to 6, a networking visit took place with the LIFE Sandrasen and LIFE Trockenrasen projects in Brandenburg. The local team showed the Italian delegation the successful interventions carried out in 7 sites of sandy dunes, dry grasslands, and Calluna heathlands, where the same Natura 2000 Habitats targeted by LIFE Drylands actions (2330, 4030) are present, as well …
From May 22 to 25, the LIFE Drylands project team traveled to France for an exciting replication and transfer trip (Action E2). We visited the Conservatoire Botanique Alpine in Gap, La Truchère Nature Reserve, and the Allier Nature Reserve, all with a focus on Corynephorion habitats. > At the Conservatoire we observed their specific layout approach, which is divided by …
The fourth TRAINING INTERNSHIP as part of Action E2 of the project is starting. When: June 11, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Where: Centro Parco Fagiana (Ticino Park), in Pontevecchio di Magenta (MI). Click HERE for directions to the location. What: Classroom lessons and site visits to project locations (ZSC IT1150001 – VALLE DEL TICINO, in the Trecate …
Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Botanical Garden of PAVIA. The traditional Rose Garden Festival returns, which in 2024 also celebrates the Fascination of Plants Day, a prestigious international event that the Pavia Botanical Garden has joined. We will be present with a LifeDrylands station, dedicated specifically to the charm of arid lands, presented …
What does our project have to do with bicycles? Come and find out at the event: “Drylands and the Art of Habitat Maintenance”. Date: Friday, April 19, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Parco Ticino Lago Maggiore headquarters at Villa Picchetta, Cameri (NO). As part of the event: Re-cycling Bike and Reuse and Riding Fair. We look forward to …
From our project experience, we have developed 3 guidelines we believe will be useful to all of you who are involved in environmental issues and care about the respect, conservation, and enhancement of natural environments. HOW TO REQUEST THE GUIDELINES To request the guidelines, you need to fill out the online form available at the following link: 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-VL-gwRofFYdpqrtYfla7Mw2FJCBbaf9GOM3jdVBhHetYcA/viewform The …
It is one of the concrete intervention actions aimed at “restoring” and re-naturalizing habitats. In general, these actions include soil interventions, the removal of invasive species, and floristic improvement. Additionally, the development of guidelines for habitat management and enhancement is planned to ensure long-term ecological balance and sustainability. Through Action C4, new patches, i.e., ecological corridors and core areas, were …