Description
The conference was an opportunity to present the main results of the Trentino Ecological Network: a focal point for Pan-alpine ecological network (TEN) project, which was co-funded by the European Community under the LIFE programme, including
- the new management strategy for the Natura 2000 Network, based on the creation of a "multi-purpose" ecological network at provincial level, through the establishment of the "Networks of Reserves" - provided for by Provincial Law 11/2007, with the aim of enhancing the provincial resources in terms of biodiversity through the decentralised management of the Natura 2000 Network Areas, involving local communities
- the concrete programme for the active management of the network in the medium to long term.
In the morning, technical speeches illustrated the main results and achievements of the project from a naturalistic, socio-economic and cultural point of view.
In the afternoon, five discussion panels, open to both technicians and the general public, dealt with important topics for which in-depth initiatives and/or dedicated projects will be launched in the near future:
- the crayfish
- allochthonous plant species
- grassland management between abandonment and intensification
- the ecological connectivity of the Adige Valley
- sustainable mobility in protected areas.
The conference was attended by over 180 people (administrators, technicians, stakeholders, etc.).
PROGRAMME
9:00 - Introduction and coordination of the proceedings
Romano Masè - PAT, Land, Agriculture, Environment and Forestry Department
9:15 - LIFE and nature conservation policy in the EU: 25 years of experience
Angelo Salsi - European Commission - EASME - Unit B.3. - LIFE and CIP Eco-Innovation
9:45 - From Life+TEN : the new management strategy of Natura 2000 Network
Claudio Ferrari - PAT, Sustainable Development and Protected Areas Service
10:15 - Nature in a network: actions for the conservation of habitats and species
Paolo Pedrini - Trento Science Museum
10:35 - COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - Participatory biodiversity
Michele Lanzinger - Trento Museum of Science
11:20 - The socio-economic impact of Networks of Reserves
Umberto Martini - University of Trento, Department of Economics and Management
11:50 - The general inventory of active protection actions for the management of Natura 2000 Network
Elena Guella - PAT, Sustainable Development and Protected Areas Service
12:20 - Conclusions
Mauro Gilmozzi - PAT, Councillor for Infrastructure and Environment
12:30 - Brief presentation of the topics to be discussed at the afternoon tables
13:00 - BUFFET LUNCH
14:30 - Technical tables, coordinated by an expert
#1 Crayfish conservation plan
Coordinator: Cristina Bruno - Edmund Mach Foundation
#2 Invasive allochthonous plants
Coordinator: Alessio Bertolli - Rovereto Civic Museum Foundation
#3 Meadows between abandonment and intensification
Coordinator: Lucio Sottovia - PAT, Biodiversity and Natura 2000 Network Office
#4 Ecological connectivity of the Adige Valley
Coordinator: Serena D'Ambrogi - Institute for Environmental Protection and Research
Coordinator: Paolo Pedrini - Trento Science Museum
#5 Sustainable mobility management in protected areas
Coordinator: Alessandro Bazzanella - Trentino School of Management
16:00 - Results and proposals emerging from the working tables
17:00 - Closing of the proceedings
