Resource

The Ecoregions of Italy

Resource description:

In Italy, ecoregion classification, based on detailed scientific data, represents a framework that is used to effectively address national strategies for sustainability and harmonise landscape planning according to European policies (Habitats Directive; European Landscape Convention; Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy) and national laws (L. 394/1991 for Protected Areas; Code of Cultural Heritage and Landscape).

Author/Contact:

Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare

Via Cristoforo Colombo, n. 44

00147 - Roma (Italia)

Tel. Centralino: (+39) 0657221

Publication date:

Requirements:

  • In Italy, ecoregion classification, based on detailed scientific data, represents a framework that is used to effectively address national strategies for sustainability and harmonise landscape planning according to European policies (Habitats Directive
  • European Landscape Convention
  • Pan-European Biological and Landscape Diversity Strategy) and national laws (L. 394/1991 for Protected Areas

Advantages:

  • Ecoregens provide a tool to draw up guidelines and plans of action based on the natural potential and conservation status of ecological land units as opposed to administrative boundaries.

Constraints:

  • N/A

Licence:

  • Public/open source

Development stage:

  • Full, working product