Habitat restoration and conservation in the 4 natura 2000 sites
Installation of 985 m of footbridges and 9,300 m of fences
Restoration of continuity of dune cordons for 3,000 m
Redevelopment of approximately 92,000 square metres of shifting dune habitats (2110-2120) by planting 35,000 species seedlings
Redevelopment of about 823,000 m2 of habitats of the edaphic-xerophilous series
Strengthening of Stipa veneta* populations by planting 1,000 new individuals produced from seed
Eradication of IAS Oenothera stucchii
Nursery production
Multiplication of native plants:
- collection of native seeds
- seed processing
- sowing in microcells
- transplant in pot
- cultivation in outdoor nursery until the transplant on the dunes
Monitoring
Monitoring of anthropogenic threats
Monitoring the target-species habitats and populations
Monitoring the project impact of on the ecosystem functions
Monitoring the project socio-economic impact
Ecological awareness
Communication
- Informing about the dune ecosystems
- Advise about the adoption of correct behavior
- Promoting of the Life Program and the Natura 2000 Network
- Disseminating the acquired scientific knowledge
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Environmental education
- ironmental education 72 environmental education events for tourists and citizens
- 8 educational events about Oenothera stucchi and other invasive alien species dedicated to tourists and citizens
Go to Events
Long-term beach management agreements
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- 30 training meetings addressed to tour operators and representatives of stakeholders (campsites, non-profit associations, bathing establishments, municipal technical offices)
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- Signing of a memorandum of understanding by public administrations, tour operators and environmental associations to ensure sustainable beach management
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- Signing of a protocol of understanding by public administrations, tour operators and environmental associations to ensure sustainable beach management
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Replication and relocation
Replication on the territory
- Sistemazioni Idrauliche Forestali (SIF) of Regione Veneto -> selective thinning in habitats 2270 and 2130 and control of the invasive species Oenothera stucchii.
- Life Forestall Project -> assembling and installation of bundles along the embankment of canals within the WWF oasis of Valle Averto, a fishing valley in the Venice lagoon.
- Centro Vacanze Opera Nascimbeni di Cavallino Treporti -> eradication of invasive alien species.
- New tourist campsite complex at Cavallino Treporti -> riqualification of dune belts within the area.
- Istituto Comprensivo Chioggia 5 -> riqualification of an ancient dune present in the Institute’s garden.
Networking
Collaboration with projects and initiatives that contribute to the protection of coastal ecosystems
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