Custodians. Journey through nature and innovation in Italian protected areas.
Staff
03/02/2026
A popular-scientific volume that returns the results of projects funded by the National Biodiversity Future Center in Italian protected areas. Through case studies distributed throughout the country, the book shows how scientific research, technological innovation and land management can make a concrete contribution to the protection, restoration and enhancement of biodiversity. The book adopts an accessible language, integrating text, images, infographics and illustrations, and is intended as a synthesis and orientation tool for understanding the challenges and opportunities related to biodiversity conservation in complex contexts.
Parole chiave
Biodiversity
Titolo contenuto
A popular-scientific volume that returns the results of projects funded by the National Biodiversity Future Center in Italian protected areas. Autori
Claudia Gorga, Costanza Majone, Norma Rosso, Giorgio Scarnecchia.
Editore
CNR Editions
Tipo di risorsa
Book
Fascia d’età consigliata
A diverse audience that includes researchers, university students, protected area managers, public administrators, conservation and land-use planning professionals, as well as citizens interested in biodiversity and sustainability issues.
What it offers
The volume is organized into thematic sections presenting funded projects in different types of protected areas, accompanied by introductory and contextual contributions by NBFC governance and Center experts. Each project is described through objectives, methodologies, results and future prospects, with special attention to sustainability and transferability aspects. The structure is enriched by visual apparatuses-photos, infographics and illustrations-and a final glossary that clarifies the main concepts related to biodiversity, making it easy to read even for the uninitiated.
How it can be enjoyed
The book is available in open access digital format, free to download, and can be browsed in a non-linear fashion, allowing the reader to explore individual projects, territories or themes of interest. It can be used as a tool to support research, university teaching and training for protected area managers, but also as a popular resource for environmental education and institutional communication activities. The use is designed to encourage flexible use, both individual and collective, stimulating reflection, comparison and replicability of the experiences recounted.
