ACTION F2 involves the completion of tables for qualitative and quantitative indicators as outlined in the reports. State of the action: IN PROGRESS
Action F1
ACTION F1 pertains to the management of the project, encompassing administrative, technical, and financial coordination State of the action: IN PROGRESS (Ongoing action, throughout the duration of the project)
Action D3
It is one of the essential monitoring actions to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. ACTION D3, specifically, involves 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). State of the action: IN PROGRESS
Action D2
It is one of the essential monitoring actions to evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions. ACTION D2, specifically, involves monitoring the project’s impact on ecosystem services, such as: Pollination (pollination network), medicinal potential, supply of ornamental plants, refuge function of biological soil crusts (BSC). State of the action: IN PROGRESS
Question of HABITAT – Botanical workshops and games
On Sunday, September 29, starting at 11:00 AM, we look forward to seeing you at the PRATONE (large meadow) of the BARAGGIA Nature Reserve – Romagnano Sesia/Fontaneto area. Join us at our interactive information stand with botanical workshops and games to explore the dry habitats of the LifeDrylands project. The event is organized as part of the “6 in …
V Internship for Nature Professionals
The fifth TRAINING INTERNSHIP as part of Action E2 of the project is starting. When: September 24, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Where: Sede Parco Ticino Lago Maggiore at Albano Vercellese (VC). Click HERE for directions to the location. What: Classroom lessons and site visits to project locations SCA IT1120004 – BARAGGIA DI ROVASENDA, Lenta (VC). This is …
Four more thesis projects have been launched as part of the LifeDrylands project at the University of Pavia (UniPV)
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 …
Elimination of alien woody species – A great achievement for Action C2!
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 …
Art to explain science: the Drylands at the Pietra Corva Botanical Garden
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, …
NETWORKING TRIP TO GERMANY
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 …