Naturalistic hotspots along the Itinerarium Rosaliae (CW Sicily, Italy). Issue 8 (17th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Domina, G.; Saporita, P.; Margagliotta, V.; Venturella, G.; Gargano, M. L.
• Is Part Of: International journal of sustainable development and world ecology. Volume 25:Issue 8(2018)
• Page Start: 696
• Page End: 702
• Publication Date: 2018-11-17
• Subjects: Fruition -- conservation -- geosites -- monumental trees -- woods -- endemic flora; Sustainable development -- Periodicals; Ecology -- Periodicals; Economic development -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; Ecologie; Duurzame ontwikkeling; Ecology; Economic development -- Environmental aspects; Sustainable development; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 338.72
• DOI: 10.1080/13504509.2018.1467980
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1745-2627

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The conservation, fruition and management of landscape and natural resources is one of the most important topic of the moment. Here we presented a study on naturalistic hotspots that can be found along the Itinerarium Rosaliae, a naturalistic and religious route in Sicily that crosses three natural reserves and one natural regional park connecting Mount Pellegrino with the Hermitage of Santo Stefano di Quisquina. On the whole 7 semi-natural woods, 13 monumental trees, 8 geosites, and 4 areas of high naturalistic interest were identified. This initiative can be of example for other territories where human and natural heritage can be connected for an organic network of fruition.