STABLE MEADOWS SUPPLY CHAIN WORKSHOPS KICK OFF The first workshop dedicated to the Stable Meadows Supply Chain Project was held on March 23rd in the Library Hall of the Municipality of Buja. The event brought together nearly a hundred people from the agricultural world, including farmers, breeders, beekeepers, processors, and other stakeholders. LIFE Programme #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 Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia

In Friuli, numerous meetings and outreach activities were held during the months of February, March and April 2024 to raise awareness about the activities of LIFE PollinAction and to promote the Stable Grasslands Project of the Friuli Venezia Giulia Region in Italy. A MEETING IN PALMANOVA TO INTRODUCE THE FLOWERED BASTION BANDS. On February 15th at 5:30 PM, a meeting was held in Palmanova with representatives from the municipality and farmers involved in the mowing activities of the Bastion Meadows. During the evening, which involved about a dozen stakeholders and managing entities, the objectives and activities of the Life Project [...]

Corn chamomile A field chamomile Anthemis arvensis, called corn chamomile, is an herbaceous plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is common in cereal crops, pastures, and along roadsides. Common chamomile resembles corn chamomile, but it is distinguished by its smaller flowers and characteristic aromatic odor. Anthemis arvensis blooms from April to August, attracting various pollinating insects . The seeds that fall to the ground are then dispersed mainly by ants . Did you know? Although it appears as a single flower, it is actually an inflorescence composed of numerous small flowers: the outer ones are white surrounding a central [...]

Wild Service Tree A splash of color in autumn The wild service tree (Torminalis glaberrima) is a small tree that reaches a height of 15-20 meters, similar to maple. It grows in deciduous forests, scrublands, on rocky slopes, and among cliffs. The flowers are creamy-white, five-petaled, clustered in small bunches. They are fragrant and highly sought after by pollinating insects ; they bloom between April and May. The fruits (sorbs) are small ovoid pomes with a tangy taste, much appreciated by birds and edible: they used to be eaten dried or used to make brandy. Did you know? The leaves [...]

Vanessa Atalanta Tireless traveler The Vanessa atalanta, also known as the Red Admiral , is a beautiful large butterfly belonging to the Nymphalidae family, easily recognizable by its vibrant and characteristic coloring. The Atalanta can live for a long time, up to about 11 months, so much so that it can occasionally be observed even in winter. It is widespread from plains to mountains, often found in vegetable gardens, parks, and gardens. The caterpillar primarily develops on nettles or wallflowers . Did you know? The Atalanta is a great traveler, moving between Northern Europe and the northern regions of Africa, [...]