INCREASING THE VALUE OF THE TYPICAL WINE PRODUCTION IN NATIONAL TERRITORY: A PILOT PROJECT IN THE PROVINCE OF BERGAMO

Le caratteristiche di un vino dipendono dalla cantina, dai vitigni utilizzati per la produzione delle uve, e dal terroir: quella combinazione magica di geologia, morfologia, clima, coltura e cultura che caratterizza l’ambiente dove il vino nasce. Un sistema informativo geografi co è uno strumento potentissimo al servizio della qualificazione del terroir perché aiuta gli esperti nell’elaborazione dei dati e nella loro analisi. La tecnologia WebGIS si rivela essere un valido strumento di ausilio per l’analisi e la valorizzazione del territorio. Attraverso l’uso di queste soluzioni tecnologicamente avanzate, WineGIS fornisce in maniera integrata strumenti di carattere tecnico e scientifico, in grado di rappresentare in modo unitario la complessa e ricca realtà delle zone di produzione tipiche dei vini italiani. E di rappresentare un punto di partenza per una moderna politica di valorizzazione del territorio.The characteristics of a wine depend on the cellar, the grapevines used in the production of the grapes and the terroir: that magical combination of geology, landscape, climate culture that characterize the environment in which the wine is born. GIS is a powerful instrument in providing accurate terroir information because it helps experts in the elaboration of data and their research. Web GIS technology is a powerful tool to support landscape analysis and promotion. Through the use of these technologically advanced solutions, WineGIS offers, in an integrated manner, scientific and technical instruments able to represent in a unified way, a complex and rich view of areas of production typical to the Italian wine industry. And to represent a starting point for a modern political evaluation of the zone

The quarries of the El Haouaria coast (north east of Tunisia): identitary heritage and scientific and landscaping value

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“Diffused Geoparks”: Territorial Integration as Solution for a Shared Sustainable Growth Based on Geotourism in Italy, Japan and Tunisia

The concept of a UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) itself implies that the integration of geological, biological and anthropogenic factors and related values, both tangible and intangible, are at the base of any interpretation, communication, educative practices and enhancement aiming at strengthening the sense of place in local communities, as well as guiding those areas toward sustainable economic growth. However, the measures and good practices codified for UGGps limit their impact on the properties’ boundaries, sometimes neglecting the strong natural, social and cultural link between the listed areas, their surroundings and other serial geosites. The paper introduces a five-step study on selected examples of Geoparks and geosites in Italy, Japan and Tunisia, sometimes also including areas inscribed in the UNESCO list as cultural sites, focusing on the possible role of UGGps as drivers for sustainable development of geotourism. The research considers the contextualization of UNESCO UGGps within a broader territorial scale, introducing the concept of Diffused Geopark as a new opportunity in protection and management practices and as a driver for local economies and internationalization of lesser-known contexts

Dismissed Mines: From the Past to the Future

Today, dismissed mines are considered significant local tangible and intangible cultural heritage elements and they are more and more often at the core of dedicated enhancement processes, being sometimes inscribed in the UNESCO list; included in geoparks; transformed worldwide into industrial museums; or reused. Italy has a peculiar approach to the topic even if it has been underestimated, and research in the field might be improved. Which models should be looked at? Is it possible to identify some basic criteria to look at to obtain positive results? If yes, where should one start? Our proposal is that the application to the newly born class underground built heritage (UBH) can provide instruments for their historical functional classification and introducing several criteria for their interpretation and reuse could eventually support future enhancement projects in this specific sector. This methodology has been already applied worldwide to this category of good, giving positive results and motivating the authors to continue the research following this hypothesis, with the aim of creating a framework of good practices to be used as a reference for new projects. This paper summarizes the authors’ research in this direction. After the introduction of the academic scenario and the UBH theoretical approach, this study proposes the results from applying this new methodology to several worldwide case studies from Greece, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Poland in order to evaluate best practices and/or unsuccessful stories. This study, based on data collected during onsite inspections by the authors within several international financed projects, consists of two steps. In the first, a general overview of all the aspects connected to the historical and contemporary reuses of dismissed mines under analysis was carried out, proposing a reclassification on the basis of the UBH methodology. The second section is dedicated to a new case study: Valle Imperina dismissed mines complex. This section includes an analysis of tangible and intangible values connected to the site and that of the state of the art of the corresponding enhancement. At the end, an evaluation of its potentialities and some critical issues was conducted

“Diffused Geoparks”: Territorial Integration as Solution for a Shared Sustainable Growth Based on Geotourism in Italy, Japan and Tunisia

The concept of a UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) itself implies that the integration of geological, biological and anthropogenic factors and related values, both tangible and intangible, are at the base of any interpretation, communication, educative practices and enhancement aiming at strengthening the sense of place in local communities, as well as guiding those areas toward sustainable economic growth. However, the measures and good practices codified for UGGps limit their impact on the properties’ boundaries, sometimes neglecting the strong natural, social and cultural link between the listed areas, their surroundings and other serial geosites. The paper introduces a five-step study on selected examples of Geoparks and geosites in Italy, Japan and Tunisia, sometimes also including areas inscribed in the UNESCO list as cultural sites, focusing on the possible role of UGGps as drivers for sustainable development of geotourism. The research considers the contextualization of UNESCO UGGps within a broader territorial scale, introducing the concept of Diffused Geopark as a new opportunity in protection and management practices and as a driver for local economies and internationalization of lesser-known contexts

Hydrogeology and Hydromorphology: a Proposal for a Dual-Key Approach to Assess the Geo-Hydrological Heritage Site of the San Lucano Valley (Belluno Dolomites, Italy)

Hydrological features are a fundamental element of the whole â\u80\u9cgeoheritageâ\u80\u9d of a site. It is, indeed, possible to identify the â\u80\u9cwater heritageâ\u80\u9d part related to the value of water and its phenomena. Recent studies were carried out in the San Lucano Valley (Belluno, Italy) and its geological, geomorphological and hydrological observations can help to perceive some natural occurrences as â\u80\u9chydrological heritageâ\u80\u9d. They are a solid background that helps us to analyse and bring into evidence the exceptionality of the hydrogeological features of this site. San Lucano Valley thanks to its numerous springs and to its particular morphology characterized by steep slopes and crest rising up above the valley floor, represents a unique â\u80\u9cwindowâ\u80\u9d in the core of a karst carbonatic aquifer. This peculiar topographical setting enables a 3D view of the groundwater flow, from the recharge areas to the spring and alpine stream from its headwaters to where it becomes a tributary of a bigger river. To classify the springs of the valley and to underline their peculiar hydrogeological features, several surveys were performed, discharge in streams and springs was regularly measured using current meters, and the water level was monitored on site in reference cross sections (this activity is still in progress). In order to assess the stream hydromorphology, the geomorphic method of Rosgen (Catena 22:166â\u80\u93199, 1994) (RSC) has been adopted collecting a series of detailed survey datasets along the entire watercourse. Following the path indicated by SimiÄ\u87 et al. (Carpathian J Earth Environ Sci 9(4):19â\u80\u9330, 2014), adapted to the specific case, the whole hydrological and hydromorphological system has been assessed. For all the above reasons, San Lucano Valley could be proposed as a Hydrological Heritage Site â\u80\u9cvaluableâ\u80\u9d for geo-tourism in the Dolomiteâ\u80\u99s UNESCO Area 3

Assessment of liquefaction potential in the central Po plain from integrated geomorphological, stratigraphic and geotechnical analysis

Large portions of the highly populated central Po Plain in northern Italy are susceptible to major liquefaction\u2013 induced ground failure and resulting damage, as illustrated by the 2012 Mw 5.6\u20135.8 earthquake sequence. Our work presents a comprehensive geomorphological, stratigraphic and geotechnical dataset from a 1012 km2 study area in the alluvial plain, analysed through the integration of different methodologies. For hazard reduction planning, we qualitatively and quantitatively assess liquefaction potential by the identification of three discrete geomorphological domains. Each geomorphological domain has variable Late Pleistocene to Holocene geological evolution, geotechnical characteristics and thus liquefaction susceptibility, as deduced from interpretation of three 25\u2013m deep continuous cores and calculation of liquefaction potential based on the geotechnical analysis of 239 cone penetration tests (CPTs). For land use planning, we present this information at various map scales consistent with inherent uncertainties of data availability. The investigation procedures and geological\u2013geotechnical interpretations may be applicable to similar liquefaction\u2013prone areas elsewhere