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Forest Therapy, the green solution for our health

Forest Therapy, the green solution for our health

The Montagne Fiorentine Model Forest Association, in the framework of the National Project of Forest Therapy of the CNR (National Research Council) and the Central Scientific Committee of the Italian Alpine Club (CAI), is organizing a series of experimental sessions dedicated to demonstrate the benefits of the Forest on our health.

Sustainable Management in the Intensive Cultivation El Hajjaj’s lineage, Middle Atlas, Morocco

Sustainable Management in the Intensive Cultivation El Hajjaj’s lineage, Middle Atlas, Morocco

The cultivation methods used today in the El Hajjaj’s lineage area in the Middle Atlas in Morocco aim to develop a significant turnover for the local populations, however the intensive cultivation of the apple tree causes significant damage to the ecosystems by directly affecting the aquifer and causing consequently a considerable drying up of the wetlands, streams, and lakes. For example: Dayet Aoua and Hachlaf lakes.

MED'Lentisk, a project for Pistacia lentiscus

MED'Lentisk, a project for Pistacia lentiscus

The past year, a partnership of four private organizations based in Abruzzo (ILEX and Leaflab), in Milan (Oikos) and in Lebanon (ACS in Shouf Biosphere Reserve - SBR) with the leadership of the Municipality of Fontecchio (Abruzzo, within the candidate- Middle Aterno Valley Model Forest), applied for a grant by the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development (AICS) and won a relevant subsidy to fund the project “From the Apennines to the Shouf: migrations of experiences and knowledge across the Mediterranean (Lebanon)”.

From the Apennines to the Shouf: migrations of experiences and knowledge across the Mediterranean

From the Apennines to the Shouf: migrations of experiences and knowledge across the Mediterranean

The past year, a partnership of four private organizations based in Abruzzo (ILEX and Leaflab), in Milan (Oikos) and in Lebanon (ACS in Shouf Biosphere Reserve - SBR) with the leadership of the Municipality of Fontecchio (Abruzzo, within the candidate- Middle Aterno Valley Model Forest), applied for a grant by the Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development (AICS) and won a relevant subsidy to fund the project “From the Apennines to the Shouf: migrations of experiences and knowledge across the Mediterranean (Lebanon)”.
Webinar with ACAP to develop a collaborative governance system

Webinar with ACAP to develop a collaborative governance system

The 5 meetings entitled "ACAP meets Mediterranean Model Forest", a moment of confrontation and exchange of good practices between the Network of Model Forests, in particular the Montagne Fiorentine Model Forest and the Management Committees of the Protected Areas of Southern Albania, ended last 4th May.
ForestEd - Kick off meeting

ForestEd - Kick off meeting

The first official meeting between the partners of the ForestEd took place last December, the project financed by Erasmus+ which sees the Provence Model Forest as the lead partner.

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