ISHS Acta Horticulturae 817: I International Symposium on Horticulture in Europe
PLANT BIODIVERSITY RECOVERY, CONSERVATION AND VALORISATION: A CASE STUDY FROM THE VAL DI VARA (LA SPEZIA - LIGURIA) |
| Authors: | L. Sebastiani, F. Camangi, A. Stefani |
| Keywords: | ancient cultivar, botanical-garden, ethnobotanical, germplasm, mountainous-regions |
| Abstract:
The research has been performed in the Val di Vara area with the aim of improving the knowledge of plant biodiversity of this territory and activating recovery, conservation and development. This study analysed the bibliographical and forestry cartographical information already present in this area. Successively, the analysis was carried out contacting and interviewing local public agencies, agricultural companies, and individuals and by in situ work. The data collected have been used to establish a census of the wild and cultivated flora of local interest and for planning the Botanical Garden of the “Comunità Montana dell’Alta Val di Vara”, where several species and varieties identified have been safeguarded. All the information collected has been also elaborated and organised in a database, which enables effective and continuous data recording and consultation. Some specific actions were undertaken together with a chestnut farmer for production development, use of ancient cultivar, common production techniques and labelling. This integrated approach should enable the preservation of plant biodiversity, recovery of ancient crop varieties and improve farm income in this marginal agricultural area. | |
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