Last updated: November 2021
BIO.FOR.POLIS is a project for the cities of Caserta and Napoli, aiming at improving the biodiversity of the two forests under study. Their projects deal with the construction of streams within the Castelvolturno forest to connect the different parts of it. The two forest areas localized within an urban environment aim to improve the conditions of the ecosystems in a condition of human pressure. This is explicitly considered as a climate mitigation strategy. (Ref.1.)
https://www.esperienzeconilsud.it/bioforpolis/2019/12/01/monitoraggio-ornitico-passo-autunnale-sostenuto-e-pieno-di-sorprese/
Overview
Nature-based solution
- Parks and urban forests
- Large urban parks or forests
Key challenges
- Climate action for adaptation, resilience and mitigation (SDG 13)
- Climate change mitigation
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Habitat and biodiversity conservation
- Green space creation and/or management
- Environmental quality
- Air quality improvement
Focus
Ecological restoration of ecosystems, Protection of natural ecosystems
Project objectives
The goal is to protect and promote biodiversity within the two forests (In Napoli and Caserta), being the two green areas located in urban areas the challenge is to improve the conditions of the two ecosystems, despite the negative pressure of the urban environment. This is expected to produce environmental benefits and to mitigate the impact of human activity (Ref.1.)
Implementation activities
- Construction of green streams to connect different sectors of the forests
- Artificial nests for birds
- Improve the condition of the different parts of the forest
- Guided tours into the forests (Ref.1.)
Climate-focused activities
Climate change mitigation:
- Implement sustainable forest management measures to increase carbon sinks/ improve carbon storage
- Raise public awareness of behaviours, lifestyle and cultural changes with mitigation potential
Biodiversity conservation or restoration-focused activities
Biodiversity conservation:
- Protect and enhance urban habitats
- Preserve and strengthen existing habitats and ecosystems
- Protect species
- Undertake specific measures to protect species
- Means for conservation governance
- Raise public awareness
- Create and use scientific knowledge for conservation
Main beneficiaries
- Researchers/University
- Citizens or community groups
- Young people and children
Governance
Management set-up
- Led by non-government actors
Type of initiating organisation
- Non-government organisation/civil society
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Unknown
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
Fondazione con il Sud: is a non-profit private company where operate both representatives of the public sector and bank associates, they promote and fund the initiative
BIO.FOR.POLIS: is a program financed by the former organisation (1)
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
Yes
(EU directive 92/43 Habitat, which sets the rules and norms in order to protect animal species in forests, especially birds (Ref. Interview1))
... a national policy or strategy?
Yes
(The EU directive 92/43 was implemented in Italy through the "legge sulla caccia" (law on hunting) n.157/92 (Ref. Interview1.))
... a local policy or strategy?
Unknown
Financing
Total cost
€100,000 - €500,000
Source(s) of funding
- Funds provided by non-governmental organization (NGO)
Type of funding
- Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities)
Non-financial contribution
Unknown
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Climate change
- Enhanced carbon sequestration
- Environmental quality
- Improved air quality
- Green space and habitat
- Reduced biodiversity loss
- Increased number of species present
Economic impacts
- Unknown
Socio-cultural impacts
- Education
- Increased support for education and scientific research
- Other
Type of reported impacts
Expected impacts
Presence of formal monitoring system
Unknown
Presence of indicators used in reporting
No evidence in public records
Presence of monitoring/ evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
References
Ref.1. Esperienze con il Sud (2016). Source link – Tutela Ed Incremento Della Biodiversità E Dei Servizi Eco-Sistemici E Sociali Delle Foreste Nell’area Metropolitana Napoli-Caserta. Available at Source link (Accessed 30-9-2020)
Ref.2. Fondazione con il sud (2016). Fondazione con il sud. Available at Source link (Accessed 30-9-2020) (Website not available in 2020)
Ref.3. EsperienzeconilSud (2016) Source link scheda progetto. Available at Source link (Accessed 30-9-2020)
Ref.4. Source link. (2016) Pineta di Castelvolturno (Caserta) e Tirone Alto Vesuvio (Napoli). Napoli: PP. 1-6 (Attached)
Ref.5 Source link (2019), La fauna della Riserva Naturale di Castel Volturno, Available at Source link, (Accessed 30-9-2020)
Ref.2. Fondazione con il sud (2016). Fondazione con il sud. Available at Source link (Accessed 30-9-2020) (Website not available in 2020)
Ref.3. EsperienzeconilSud (2016) Source link scheda progetto. Available at Source link (Accessed 30-9-2020)
Ref.4. Source link. (2016) Pineta di Castelvolturno (Caserta) e Tirone Alto Vesuvio (Napoli). Napoli: PP. 1-6 (Attached)
Ref.5 Source link (2019), La fauna della Riserva Naturale di Castel Volturno, Available at Source link, (Accessed 30-9-2020)
https://www.esperienzeconilsud.it/bioforpolis/2019/12/01/monitoraggio-ornitico-passo-autunnale-sostenuto-e-pieno-di-sorprese/
https://www.esperienzeconilsud.it/bioforpolis/2019/12/01/monitoraggio-ornitico-passo-autunnale-sostenuto-e-pieno-di-sorprese/