Climate Change: What Happened in the Past?
The climate has always changed; however, not all changes are the same. The question, therefore, is not whether the climate has changed, but how much, how quickly, and through which mechanisms.
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The Silent Mysteries of the Forest
Shy plants, gusts of wind, dry branches, hidden movements: what on earth is this forest up to?
A Living Mountain
The new mountain law promises protection and development, but it remains to be seen whether its measures can truly make these territories more vibrant and attractive.
One Land, one Border, one Story
There are people who by their very nature are inseparably bound to the forest: the case of the Cimbri.
Green Literature: Half Earth, or a Brief Overview of the Ethics of Conservation
Today’s pick is Half Earth by E.O. Wilson, who argues for protecting half the planet for biodiversity, sparking a discussion on conservation ethics and its main currents.
How Many Trees Can a Person Plant?
In about thirty years, around 300,000 trees have been planted on Monte Baldo: we tell you the story that led to such an exceptional result.
Beaver Engineering: Architects of Biodiversity
While humans struggle with red tape, beavers build dams in days. These “ecosystem engineers” boost biodiversity, fight floods, and sometimes even save governments millions.
A Forest of Data
Digital forests and real-time data. Geolocation and simulation tools. How can modern data analytics technologies be integrated with land and forest management?
Ancient Forests and New Needs
Old-growth forests represent the last living remnants of the ancient woodlands that once blanketed the European continent. Traditionally deemed useless for silvicultural purposes, they now play a vital role in studying forest dynamics.
To Make a Tree…
When trees defy every record, wonders of nature are born. From Lapland to Carnia, some stories of scientific discoveries that are rewriting the books of botany.
Green Literature: The Word for World is Forest
The Word for World is Forest — On a forested alien planet, humans exploit nature — until the native Selver rises. Le Guin’s sci-fi classic questions our dominion over Earth and our humanity.
Health and Environment… Well-being and Forests
Forest Therapy now represents a new way to use nature in order to foster human well-being. Among the various ecosystem services that forests offer us, Forest Therapy provides tangible opportunities for forest managers while also serving as a tool for prevention and health promotion.
Fungi: Building Connections Between Nature and Humans
Fantastic fungi, marvelous mushrooms, miraculous mycelia – the world of these mysterious and fascinating others continues to capture the attention of the curious and provides a means to deepen our connection to nature.
Cows Among The Trees
How can livestock farming and forestry coexist in the Alps? Cows, goats, and pigs in high mountain forests revive historical landscapes, benefiting farmers, woodcutters, and tourists through forest grazing.
A Battle in the Alps: A Story of Climate and Men
Ecological tensions in the Alps appear as intense today as never before. Are the mountains we have always believed immutable so indifferent to the shared actions of man and nature?
Enhancing Alpine Landscapes
How can forests protect us from natural hazards in the Alps? Technical preventive solutions have been accompanied by biological measures related to careful silvicultural practices for decades.
Plants Know Their Way Forward: Alpine Species Migrate to Escape Environmental Changes
Flowers and plants are moving unexpectedly in the Alps to survive. By escaping environmental changes they will somehow make it. Are we also ready to deal with the environmental changes that we are facing?
The Bark Beetle: A Threat for Trentino’s Forests
Besides destroying extensive forested areas in North Italy in 2018, windstorm Vaia exposed forests to further threats. The surviving forests are now struggling against bark beetle attacks.
Italy’s Wood to Fight against the Energy Crisis: Economic and Environmental Sustainability
Thanks to its well-developed forestry sector, Italy can use its wood-energy industry to tackle today’s energy and economic crisis and pave the path towards a true “Forest Sovereignty”.
CAREGA PROJECT: Local charcoal as a strategic tool for the bioeconomy of the Piccole Dolomiti Vicentine
The CAREGA Project offers a way to convert scraps of timber production into charcoal, thus from a production waste product into bioenergy.
A State-Of-The-Art Review of the Biomass Supply Chain in Trentino and Veneto
The EU has claimed that using biomass for energy purposes can cause too much pressure on local ecosystems. Is it really so also in Trentino and Veneto?
From prevention to action. Causes and consequences of forest fires in Italy
Prevention and adaptation are key to mitigate the risk of fires in Italy. How can we reduce the impact of forest fires on the environment and the society?
