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Feral Breeds in Italy
Feral breeds in Italy Daniele Bigi RARE Association University of Bologna 6 feral populations in Italy • Giara Horse • Asinara Donkeys • Asinara Horses • Asinara Goat SARDINIA • Tavolara Goat • Caprera Goat • Molara Goat • Montecristo Goat TUSCANY • Tremiti Goat PUGLIA ? Feral and wild populations on the Asinara Island • Donkeys: – White donkey (Asino dell’Asinara) (150 amimals) – Grey donkey (250 animals) • Goats > 1000 (6000 have been already removed from the Island). • Horses 100 • Mouflons (number unknown) Asinara Island – The Island is 52 km 2 in area. – The name is Italian for "donkey-inhabited“. – The island is located off the north-western tip of Sardinia. – The Island is mountainous in geography with steep, rocky coast. Trees are sparse and low scrub is the predominant vegetation. – It’s part of the national parks system of Italy, in 2002 the island was converted to a wildlife and marine preserve. – In 1885 the island became a Lazaretto and an agricultural penal colony (till 1998). About 100 families of Sardinian farmers and Genoese fishermen who lived on Asinara were obliged to move to Sardinia, where they founded the village of Stintino. Asino dell’Asinara (Asinara Donkey) Origins: - Uncertain but oral records report the presence of white donkeys on the island since the end of XIX century. - the appearance of the white coat in more recent times is probably due to a random mutation that spread to all the population. Morphology: it is small and the size is similar to the Sardinian donkey; the most important difference is the white coat, that probably belongs to a form of incomplete albinism . -
Tonnare in Italy: Science, History, and Culture of Sardinian Tuna Fishing 1
Tonnare in Italy: Science, History, and Culture of Sardinian Tuna Fishing 1 Katherine Emery The Mediterranean Sea and, in particular, the cristallina waters of Sardinia are confronting a paradox of marine preservation. On the one hand, Italian coastal resources are prized nationally and internationally for their natural beauty as well as economic and recreational uses. On the other hand, deep-seated Italian cultural values and traditions, such as the desire for high-quality fresh fish in local cuisines and the continuity of ancient fishing communities, as well as the demands of tourist and real-estate industries, are contributing to the destruction of marine ecosystems. The synthesis presented here offers a unique perspective combining historical, scientific, and cultural factors important to one Sardinian tonnara in the context of the larger global debate about Atlantic bluefin tuna conservation. This article is divided into four main sections, commencing with contextual background about the Mediterranean Sea and the culture, history, and economics of fish and fishing. Second, it explores as a case study Sardinian fishing culture and its tonnare , including their history, organization, customs, regulations, and traditional fishing method. Third, relevant science pertaining to these fisheries’ issues is reviewed. Lastly, the article considers the future of Italian tonnare and marine conservation options. Fish and fishing in the Mediterranean and Italy The word ‘Mediterranean’ stems from the Latin words medius [middle] and terra [land, earth]: middle of the earth. 2 Ancient Romans referred to it as “ Mare nostrum ” or “our sea”: “the territory of or under the control of the European Mediterranean countries, especially Italy.” 3 Today, the Mediterranean Sea is still an important mutually used resource integral to littoral and inland states’ cultures and trade. -
Uus Õppeaasta Toob Kaasa Mitmeid Muudatusi
Lääneranna valla ajaleht / Nr 20 / September 2019 LÄÄNERANNA TEATAJA / Nr 19 / SEPTEMBER 2019 1 Lihula mõis Foto: Kristian Pikner Uus õppeaasta toob kaasa mitmeid muudatusi täna kahjuks ei ole seda puht füüsili- sus töötab selle nimel, et saada veel selt võimalik teha, mistõttu on Lääne- täiendavat rahastust nii olmebloki, ranna valla aktustel osalenud kas val- maadlussaali kui ka parkimisala ehi- lavanem või vallavalitsuse esindaja. tamiseks veel enne, kui pallisaali osa Vallavalitsuse ja vallavanema jaoks on valmib – kas see nii läheb, selgub lähi- kõik lapsed ja koolid olulised, mistõttu kuudel. Selge on see, et ainult valla ei maksa näha vallavanema aktusel eelarve abil me täna kõiki olemasole- Mikk Pikkmets puudumisest suhtumise väljendamist, vaid haridusvõrgu hooneid ja rajatisi Lääneranna vallavanem vaid tuleb mõista reaalsust, et mitmes renoveerida ning ajakohastada ei jõua. ugupeetud õpilased, lapsevane- kohas korraga olla ei ole võimalik. L mad, õpetajad ja Lääneranna Alanud õppeaastal avasime Lääne- Töökorralduslikud uuendused valla koolide pered – soovin teile ranna valla seitsmes koolis kuus esi- huvitegevuse valdkonnas kõigile head ja huvitavat õppeaastat! mest klassi, kokku alustas kooliteed Käesoleva õppeaasta jooksul soo- Loodan, et see saab olema teadmiste- 31 esimese klassi last. Mõned koolid vime võtta kasutusele huvitegevuse ja väljakutseterikas, aga ka põnev rõõmustavad, kui nende majas läheb korraldamiseks programmi Arno, mis ja meeldejääv. Lääneranna Valla- esimesse klassi 2–3 õpilast, kuid samas, lihtsustab nii kasutajate kui ka ringi- valitsus plaanib käesoleval aastal arvestades haridussüsteemi rahasta- juhtide ja treenerite ning raamatupi- viia haridusvaldkonnas sisse mõned mist oleksime pidanud sellise hulga damise tööd. Hetkel on olukord selline, muudatused, mille õnnestumine ja õpilastega avama vaid kolm esimest et iga kool ja asutus sõlmib eraldi lepin- rakendamise sujuvus sõltub paljuski klassi. -
Scottish Nature Omnibus Survey August 2019
Scottish Natural Heritage Scottish Nature Omnibus Survey August 2019 The general public’s perceptions of Scotland’s National Nature Reserves Published: December 2019 People and Places Scottish Natural Heritage Great Glen House Leachkin Road Inverness IV3 8NW For further information please contact [email protected] 1. Introduction The Scottish Nature Omnibus (SNO) is a survey of the adult population in Scotland which now runs on a biennial basis. It was first commissioned by SNH in 2009 to measure the extent to which the general public is engaged with SNH and its work. Seventeen separate waves of research have been undertaken since 2009, each one based on interviews with a representative sample of around 1,000 adults living in Scotland; interviews with a booster sample of around 100 adults from ethnic minority groups are also undertaken in each survey wave to enable us to report separately on this audience. The SNO includes a number of questions about the public’s awareness of and visits to National Nature Reserves (see Appendix). This paper summarises the most recent findings from these questions (August 2019), presenting them alongside the findings from previous waves of research. Please note that between 2009 and 2015 the SNO was undertaken using a face to face interview methodology. In 2017, the survey switched to an on-line interview methodology, with respondents sourced from members of the public who had agreed to be part of a survey panel. While the respondent profile and most question wording remained the same, it should be borne in mind when comparing the 2017 and 2019 findings with data from previous years that there may be differences in behaviour between people responding to a face to face survey and those taking part in an online survey that can impact on results. -
S Italy Is a Contracting Party to All of the International Conventions a Threat to Some Wetland Ibas (Figure 3)
Important Bird Areas in Europe – Italy ■ ITALY FABIO CASALE, UMBERTO GALLO-ORSI AND VINCENZO RIZZI Gargano National Park (IBA 129), a mountainous promontory along the Adriatic coast important for breeding raptors and some open- country species. (PHOTO: ALBERTO NARDI/NHPA) GENERAL INTRODUCTION abandonment in marginal areas in recent years (ISTAT 1991). In the lowlands, agriculture is very intensive and devoted mainly to Italy covers a land area of 301,302 km² (including the large islands arable monoculture (maize, wheat and rice being the three major of Sicily and Sardinia), and in 1991 had a population of 56.7 million, crops), while in the hills and mountains traditional, and less resulting in an average density of c.188 persons per km² (ISTAT intensive agriculture is still practised although land abandonment 1991). Plains cover 23% of the country and are mainly concentrated is spreading. in the north (Po valley), along the coasts, and in the Puglia region, A total of 192 Important Bird Areas (IBAs) are listed in the while mountains and hilly areas cover 35% and 41% of the land present inventory (Table 1, Map 1), covering a total area of respectively. 46,270 km², equivalent to c.15% of the national land area. This The climate varies considerably with latitude. In the south it is compares with 140 IBAs identified in Italy in the previous pan- warm temperate, with almost no rain in summer, but the north is European IBA inventory (Grimmett and Jones 1989; LIPU 1992), cool temperate, often experiencing snow and freezing temperatures covering some 35,100 km². -
Pier Virgilio Arrigoni the Discovery of the Sardinian Flora
Pier Virgilio Arrigoni The discovery of the Sardinian Flora (XVIII-XIX Centuries) Abstract Arrigoni, P. V.: The discovery of the Sardinian Flora (XVIII-XIX Centuries). — Bocconea 19: 7-31. 2006. — ISSN 1120-4060. The history of the floristic exploration of Sardinia mainly centres round the works of G.G. Moris, who in the first half of the XIX century described most of the floristic patrimony of the island. But it is important to know the steps he took in his census, the areas he explored, his publications, motivations and conditions under which he wrote the "Stirpium sardoarum elenchus" and the three volumes of "Flora sardoa", a work moreover which he left incomplete. Merit is due to Moris for bringing the attention of many collectors, florists and taxonomists to the Flora of the Island, individuals who in his foot-steps helped to complete and update the floristic inventory of the island. Research into the history of our knowledge of the Sardinian Flora relies heavily on the analysis of botanical publications, but many other sources (non- botanical texts, chronicles of the period, correspondence) also furnish important information. Finally, the names, dates and collection localities indicated on the specimens preserved in the most important herbaria were fundamental in reconstructing the itineraries of the sites Moris visited. All these sources allowed us to clarify several aspects of the expeditions, floristic col- lections and results of his studies. The "discovery phase" of Sardinian Flora can be considered over by the end of the XIX century with the publication of the "Compendium" by Barbey (1884-1885) and "Flora d'Italia" by Fiori & Paoletti (1896-1908). -
Tourism and Recreation Economy Development Plan for the Matsalu Sphere of Influence for Years 2004-2007
Tourism and recreation economy development plan for the Matsalu sphere of influence for years 2004-2007 Collaborative partners: Hanila, Koonga, Lihula, Martna, Ridala and Varbla municipalities, Matsalu Nature Park, State Forest Management Centre, Haapsalu Turism Association and ERKAS Lihula 2004 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 INTRODUCTION 3 Methodical principles4 Fundamental concepts 4 AUDITING OF TOURISM RESOURCES 7 General characterisation of the region 7 Natural resources 11 Activities 11 Cultural and historical resources and activities 12 Tourism-specific and supportive service 12 ANALYSIS OF DEVELOPMENT EXPECTANCY 14 Tourism trends in Europe 14 Portfolio of clients, currently visiting the region 15 Most important positive and negative development trends 17 Portfolio and potential development trends of expected visitors 18 SWOT analysis results 20 DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2004-2007 22 Vision and objectives of development 22 Principles of implementation of the development plan 24 Course of action and activities, connected with the objectives 24 Involvement of the local development plan with national and regional plans 26 Annex 1. Members of the working group 29 Annex 7. SWOT analysis of the local tourism and recreation business 31 2 INTRODUCTION Tourism is considered to be one of the biggest branches of economy in the world. In Estonia tourism economy makes up 8,2% of the Gross Domestic Product and 8,2% of employment (Statistikaamet 2003). In 2000 turnover of tourism services was about 11,5 billion EEK, while internal tourism was making up 3,4% or 400 million EEK (Statistikaamet 2004a) In 2003 there were 3,37 million foreign visitors visiting Estonia, 42% of whom (i.e. -
Discover the Italian Riviera... Yachting, Colours, Emotions, History And
DISCOVER THE ITALIAN RIVIERA... YACHTING, COLOURS, EMOTIONS, HISTORY AND PLEASURE OVER 2400 BERTHS HIGH STANDARD OF TECHNICAL, LOGISTIC SERVICES AND HOSPITALITY Liguria for Yachting STARTING POINT FOR SUMMER CRUISING is the new network of marinas, bringing the IN THE MED most important ports of our region: Marina di Loano, HOME PORTS FOR ITALY Marina Genova, Marina Porto AND NORTHERN EUROPE Antico, Marina Molo Vecchio and Porto Lotti together. Our goal is to promote the Ligurian territory which offers extraordinary nautical and touristic experiences all year round. The Marinas of Liguria for Yachting consist of over 2400 berths guaranteeing the highest standard of services for yachts and superyachts. The Ligurian territory, due to its consistently mild climate, the surrounding natural beauty, the exceptional cultural opportunities and its strategic position is not only an ideal starting point for summer cruising in the Med, but also an ideal base in every season. The wide and professional range of nautical and technical services on offer, such as world famous shipyards, guarantees THE NETWORK THAT BRINGS the best care for yachts of all sizes. TOGETHER THE MOST WATER SUPPLY PARKING WI-FI WASTE IMPORTANT MARINAS FUEL STATION DISPOSAL SECURITY BARS WEATHER YACHT ON THE ITALIAN RIVIERA RESTAURANTS FORECAST CHANDLERY CONCIERGE LIGURIA - ITALY STRATEGIC POSITION IN THE MED LONDON BERLIN AMSTERDAM LOCATED IN THE HEART OF EUROPE DÜSSELDORF LONG TRADITION OF SEAFARING PEOPLE FRANKFURT PARIS HIDDEN HINTERLAND TO BE DISCOVERED MUNICH ZÜRICH VIENNA -
New and Unpublished Data About Bulgarian Ground Beetles from the Tribes Pterostichini, Sphodrini, and Platynini (Coleoptera, Carabidae)
Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 125–141 (2021) doi: 10.3897/abs.7.e67015 https://abs.pensoft.net RESEARCH ARTICLE New and unpublished data about Bulgarian ground beetles from the tribes Pterostichini, Sphodrini, and Platynini (Coleoptera, Carabidae) Teodora Teofilova1 1 Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1 Tsar Osvoboditel Blvd., 1000, Sofia, Bulgaria. Corresponding author: Teodora Teofilova ([email protected]) Academic editor: R. Yakovlev | Received 6 April 2021 | Accepted 22 April 2021 | Published 20 May 2021 http://zoobank.org/53E9E1F4-2338-494C-870D-F3DA4AA4360B Citation: Teofilova T (2021) New and unpublished data about Bulgarian ground beetles from the tribes Pterostichini, Sphodrini, and Platynini (Coleoptera, Carabidae). Acta Biologica Sibirica 7: 125–141. https://doi. org/10.3897/abs.7.e67015 Abstract Bulgarian ground beetle (Coleoptera, Carabidae) fauna is relatively well studied but there are still many species and regions in the country which are not well researched. The present study aims at complementing the data about the distribution of the carabids from the tribes Pterostichini, Spho- drini, and Platynini, containing many diverse, interesting, and endemic species. It gives new records for 67 species and 23 zoogeographical regions in Bulgaria. The material was collected in the period from 1926 to 2021 through different sampling methods. Twenty-three species are recorded for the first time in different regions. Six species are reported for the second time in the regions where they were currently collected. Thirty-one species have not been reported for more than 20 years in Eastern and Middle Stara Planina Mts., Kraishte region, Boboshevo-Simitli valley, Sandanski-Petrich valley, Lyulin Mts., Vitosha Mts., Rila Mts., Pirin Mts., Slavyanka Mts., Thracian Lowland, and Sakar-Tundzha re- gion. -
Public Money Misuse Pirin NP and Vitosha PP Case Study
Асоциация на парковете в България [email protected] +359 887820870 www.parks.bg www.ekoarhiv.bg CASE STUDY “The Management Plans of Vitosha and Pirin: EU money is used for destruction of valuable biodiversity within protected areas.” Summary: The Association of Parks in Bulgaria (APB) identifies data evidencing misuse of EU funds (projects DIR-5113325-3-91 „Sustainable management of Pirin National Park and Tisata Reserve” and DIR-5113326-4-98 „Activities for Sustainable Management of Vitosha Nature Park “, financed under OP Environment 2007-2013) and loss of biodiversity expected as an outcome of EU-funded projects’ activities. Within APB’s work on analyzing the proposed updates to the Management plans of Pirin National Parks and Vitosha Nature Park, we have identified potential great loss of biodiversity in two Bulgarian protected areas that will probably be caused by usage of EU money from OP Environment 2007 – 2013 . The Ministry of Environment and Waters (MOEW) has provided the Directorates of both the parks Pirin and Vitosha with significant amount of funds from OP Environment to boost their work: • The approved budget for the project DIR-5113325-3-91 „Sustainable management of Pirin National Park and Tisata Reserve” is 19 791 600,00 BGN (10 119 284,40 EUR) • The approved budget for the project DIR-5113326-4-98 „Activities for Sustainable Management of Vitosha Nature Park” is 5 240 300,00 BGN (2 679 322,85 EUR) Among different activities envisaged, both projects include preparation of updated Management plans of the parks. The problem is that although the plans are not finished and officially adopted, the beneficiaries (Parks’ Directorates) already paid almost 100% of the money to the company hired to develop the plans. -
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Valle d'Aosta Piemonte Lombardia Trentino Alto-Adige Veneto Friuli Venezia-Giulia Liguria Emilia Romagna Toscana Umbria Marche Lazio Abruzzo Molise Campania Basilicata Puglia Calabria Sicilia Sardegna Elba Ponziane Eolie Egadi Tremiti Pantelleria Corsica Vallese (CH) Grigioni (CH) Ticino (CH) Malta Istria Slovenia Croazia Alpi Marittime francesi isole minori Sialis fuliginosa Pictet Sialis lutaria (Linnaeus) ? Sialis morio Klingstedt Sialis nigripes Pictet Phaeostigma galloitalicum (A. & A.) ? Phaeostigma italogallicum (A. & A.) Phaeostigma notatum (F.) ? ? ? ? Phaeostigma grandii (Principi) Phaeostigma major (Burmeister) ? Dichrostigma flavipes (Stein) Tjederiraphidia santuzza A., A. & R. Subilla confinis (Stephens) ? ? Subilla principiae Pantaleoni, A., Cao & A. Ornatoraphidia flavilabris (Albarda) ? Turcoraphidia amara (A. & A.) Xanthostigma xanthostigma Schum.? ? ? Xanthostigma corsicum (Hagen) ? Giglio Xanthostigma aloysianum (Costa)? Raphidia oph. ophiopsis Linnaeus ? ? Raphidia mediterranea A., A. & R. ? ? Raphidia ulrikae Aspöck Raphidia ligurica Albarda ? Atlantoraphidia maculicollis Steph. ? Italoraphidia solariana (Navás) Puncha ratzeburgi (Brauer) Calabroraphidia renate R., A. H. & A. U. Venustoraphidia nigricollis Albarda? ? ? Fibla maclachlani (Albarda) ? S.Pietro (?) Parainocellia braueri (Albarda) Parainocellia bicolor (Costa) Inocellia crassicornis (Schummel) Aleuropteryx loewii Klapalek Aleuropteryx juniperi Ohm Aleuropteryx umbrata Zeleny Helicoconis lutea (Wallengren) ? ? Helicoconis hirtinervis Tjeder ? Helicoconis