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June 2024

Permanent Meadows and Pollinators: An Engaging Visit to the Bastions of Palmanova Amidst History and Biodiversity

2024-06-14T16:19:08+02:00

Permanent Meadows and Pollinators: An Engaging Visit to the Bastions of Palmanova Amidst History and Biodiversity On June 1, 2024, as part of the FAI days for biodiversity, the Biodiversity Service of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region, in collaboration with FAI-FVG and the "Amici dei Bastioni di Palmanova", organized a walk titled "Prati stabili e impollinatori". The route wound through the permanent meadows of the Bastions, the Napoleonic and Venetian fortifications, and the first interventions to create flower strips within the lunettes and along one of the moats surrounding the star-shaped city. About twenty people participated in the initiative, showing [...]

Permanent Meadows and Pollinators: An Engaging Visit to the Bastions of Palmanova Amidst History and Biodiversity2024-06-14T16:19:08+02:00

A “LIFE” Recognition for the Fifth Grade Students of San Vito al Torre School

2024-06-14T16:15:58+02:00

A "LIFE" Recognition for the Fifth Grade Students of San Vito al Torre School On May 30, 2024, at the Municipal Hall, the fifth-grade students of San Vito al Torre Primary School (UD) were presented with a copy of the publication "Our Pollinator Friends." A technical officer from the Biodiversity Service then explained the interventions carried out by the Region as part of the Life Project in favor of pollinators. The delivery of the volumes represents recognition from the Region and the Municipality for the initiative to request the establishment of a contest dedicated to "San Vito in Bloom," which [...]

A “LIFE” Recognition for the Fifth Grade Students of San Vito al Torre School2024-06-14T16:15:58+02:00

Greater celandine The plant… of swallows

2024-06-14T16:11:52+02:00

Greater celandine The plant... of swallows The greater celandine (Chelidonium majus, family Papaveraceae) is a perennial plant often found on ruins, along hedgerows, and in cool, shady places. It belongs to the poppy family and also contains toxic alkaloids. The flowers are golden yellow and bloom from May to September; they have four petals arranged in a cross that attract pollinating insects . The plant contains within its green parts a pungent yellow latex that was used to remove calluses and warts. The name celandine derives from the Greek word chelidôn, swallow, perhaps because, according to ancient legends, swallows would [...]

Greater celandine The plant… of swallows2024-06-14T16:11:52+02:00

Yesterday, June 5, 2024, marked the conclusion of the fifth training day of the course organized by the Biodiversity Service for regional employees, titled “Life PollinAction: the importance of pollinating insects for biodiversity and ecosystem services.”

2024-06-06T18:00:29+02:00

Yesterday, June 5, 2024, marked the conclusion of the fifth training day of the course organized by the Biodiversity Service for regional employees, titled "Life PollinAction: the importance of pollinating insects for biodiversity and ecosystem services." The course was offered in two editions, each lasting 12 hours, and involved a total of 71 regional employees, primarily working in the forestry and agriculture sectors. Stefano Fabian, the technical manager of the Life Project, was able to illustrate the objectives and results achieved during the Life Project, both in the classroom and outdoors. During visits to the two Natura 2000 sites "Greto [...]

Yesterday, June 5, 2024, marked the conclusion of the fifth training day of the course organized by the Biodiversity Service for regional employees, titled “Life PollinAction: the importance of pollinating insects for biodiversity and ecosystem services.”2024-06-06T18:00:29+02:00

Seven-spot ladybug 🐞A lion in the garden… 🦁

2024-08-02T17:27:05+02:00

Seven-spot ladybug A lion in the garden... This ladybug (Coccinella septempunctata) is one of the most well-known beetles for its color, its round shape, and its 7 black spots. Despite its cute and harmless appearance, ladybugs are fearsome carnivorous predators, especially of aphids and scale insects, making them a valuable natural pest control. Additionally, they play an important role as pollinators Did you know? Due to their voracity, the entomologist Giorgio Celli called these insects "the lions of the garden" : a ladybug can eat 100 to 150 aphids a day! LIFE Programme #LIFEprogramme #LIFEproject #EUpollinators #Natura2000 #ladybug #Coccinella #pollinators [...]

Seven-spot ladybug 🐞A lion in the garden… 🦁2024-08-02T17:27:05+02:00

May 2024

A promotional day for the project to develop the stable meadows supply chains was held as part of the LIFE PollinAction EU project

2024-05-30T16:35:11+02:00

On Saturday, May 25th, in the beautiful setting of the Magredi Cataloging Center of the Municipality of San Quirino (PN), a promotional day for the project to develop the stable meadows supply chains was held as part of the LIFE PollinAction EU project. Special thanks to all the speakers who joined us remotely: Edy Fantinato representing Ca' Foscari University of Venice, Raffaella Ponzio from Slow Food Italy, Paolo Fontana, an entomologist and expert in sustainable beekeeping, and Andrea Ferrario who spoke about the flower supply chain in Lombardy. Thanks to the many speakers present and who participated in the room, [...]

A promotional day for the project to develop the stable meadows supply chains was held as part of the LIFE PollinAction EU project2024-05-30T16:35:11+02:00

In Peseggia di Scorzè (VE) as well, students at the elementary school are studying pollinators

2024-05-29T14:08:09+02:00

The schools have implemented educational projects on pollinators and pollination using educational materials created as part of the LIFE PollinAction project. In Peseggia di Scorzè (VE) as well, students at the elementary school are studying pollinators . LIFE Programme #LIFEprogramme #LIFEproject #EUpollinators #impollinatori #api #pollinators #bees LIFE 4 Pollinators LIFE Greenchange Life BEEadapt United Nations Biodiversity The Pollinator Partnership BeeLife European Beekeeping Coordination Università Ca' Foscari Venezia

In Peseggia di Scorzè (VE) as well, students at the elementary school are studying pollinators2024-05-29T14:08:09+02:00

Workshop “The supply chains of stable meadows in Friuli Venezia Giulia: how to protect them, how to enhance them”

2024-05-20T16:06:34+02:00

The Region's Biodiversity Service has launched the action to enhance stable meadows, treasure troves of biodiversity and valuable habitats, both from a naturalistic and an economic point of view. The aim? To support the development of short supply chains to obtain local products of the highest quality such as milk, cheese, meat, honey and much more, utilising resources from stable meadows such as hay, nectar, pollen and seeds. The workshop to present the results of the first phase of the development of the Prati Stabili FVG supply chains, organised as part of the LIFE PollinAction project, will take place on [...]

Workshop “The supply chains of stable meadows in Friuli Venezia Giulia: how to protect them, how to enhance them”2024-05-20T16:06:34+02:00

Today is World Bee Day

2024-05-20T13:44:00+02:00

Today is World Bee Day established by the UN in 2017. It is an opportunity to reflect on the importance of these insects for food security, ecosystem functioning, and habitat conservation. However, all pollinators are at risk, and we can all do our part to help them: on our balconies, windowsills, or gardens, let's cultivate bee-friendly plants ! LIFE Programme #WorldBeeDay #LIFEprogramme #LIFEproject #EUpollinators #impollinatori #api #pollinators #bees LIFE 4 Pollinators LIFE Greenchange Life BEEadapt Università Ca' Foscari Venezia United Nations Biodiversity The Pollinator Partnership BeeLife European Beekeeping Coordination polli.NET

Today is World Bee Day2024-05-20T13:44:00+02:00

Scorpion senna 🌼🌿

2024-08-02T17:27:53+02:00

Scorpion senna This shrub (scientific name Emerus major or Coronilla emerus, Fabaceae family) reaches a maximum height of 2 meters and has highly branched slender stems. The flowers are showy, light yellow in color, grouped in 2-3 in inflorescences. They are highly sought after by bees, bumblebees , and other insects that extract nectar and pollen from them. The fruits are brown, curved legumes. This shrub grows in dry and warm soils in sparse woods, shrublands, and on rocky slopes. It can be used in conjunction with other species for environmental restoration projects. Did you know? This plant is used [...]

Scorpion senna 🌼🌿2024-08-02T17:27:53+02:00
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