Dissemination and public engagement
media, documentaries, workshops
BALLAD FOR A TREE event -The Importance of Monumental Trees- which was held at the University Campus of Matera.
Monumental trees can be characterized by by high biological and ecological value (age, size, morphology, rarity of the species, habitat for some animal species), historical, cultural and religious relevance in specific territorial contexts, close connection with architectural landmarks, and significant impact on the landscape in both aesthetic and identity terms.
Partecipation at SISEF Congress - Italian Society of Silviculture and Forest Ecology “Forests for the future” held in Padua.
The National Congress represents the meeting and discussion place for the researchers and experts in the forestry sector, working to outline a sustainable future for forests and society
Forest hike in the Regional Oriented Reserve “Bosco Pantano” in the Policoro territory, organized in collaboration with ANISN (National Association of Natural Science Teachers) - Basilicata Section and addressed to natural science educators in the Basilicata Region
Final Practice day in the forest, scheduled as part of the geo-environmental course involving students of Liceo Scientifico "Pasolini" of Potenza.
Students had a chance to experience and learn about the Gallipoli Cognato Piccole Dolomiti Lucane Park.
Seminars in the framework of the geo-environmental course involving students of Liceo Scientifico "Pasolini" in Potenza
The students were introduced to forest health monitoring, with a special focus on dendrochronological techniques.
They also acquired knowledge and insights on remote sensing and had an opportunity to learn about the wood technology world.
The teachers had the opportunity to visit our laboratories and learn more about our activities.
Workshop series "Nature and technology, a synergy for our future"
The sessions are organized in collaboration with ANISN (National Association of Natural Science Teachers) - Basilicata Section and addressed to natural science educators in the Basilicata Region.
Regional TV news interview on World Mountain Day (Potenza, November 2023)
Visits to our laboratories for autumn FAI days
On 14 and 15 October 2023, during the FAI days, visitors had the opportunity to visit our laboratories and learn more about our activities
Final event of the ResQ project (Ticino Park, 07 July 2023)
During the morning, the first outcomes of the research activities were presented by professors and researchers of University of Pavia, National Research Council (IBBR), and University of Basilicata.
Preliminary findings of dendrochronological, isotopic, and genetic characterization of sampled trees were presented.
In the afternoon, an exploration of the La Fagiana Reserve, with practical demonstrations, allowed for an explanation of the approaches employed.
Regional TV news interview on climate change and ecosystem vulnerability in Basilicata (Matera, June 2023)
App SilvaCuore, a tool for monitoring forest decline episodes, Workshop, May 6 2023, Rome.
First results of the Agritech Project: forest management and silviculture, Workshop, March 21, 2023, Potenza.
Documentary. Basilicata: drought as a crucial environmental issue.
National TV news interview about the Bosco Pantano conservation project : l'ultima foresta incantata - the last enchanted forest.
Regional TV news interview on environmental issues in Basilicata and Bosco Pantano.
Interview on dendro-ecological methods and the interpretation of woody rings for climate reconstruction.
Regional TV news interview about researches and management perspectives for floodplain forests.
Documentary. Proximal and remote sensing at the San Paolo Albanese site to investigate drought-induced decline in deciduous oak forests (contributed by CNR-ISAFOM, SPA Lab, supported by PON OT4Climate).
Regional TV news interview on drought occurrence and desertification risk in Basilicata.
Regional TV news interviews. Research activity at tha San Paolo Albanese field site to sudy the impact of climate change on deciduous oak forests (supported by PON OT4Climate).
What is and how to use the SilvaCuore App.