The silician system of protected areas. Integrated planning and management policies for protected areas
Filippo Schilleci, University of Palermo (IT)
Currently the Sicilian system of protected areas appears to be extremely advanced with its 12% of territory protected by regional regulations versus the nationwide average of 11%, but it is also the most contradictory one. It is a fact that even today a large number of protected areas- also small ones - are subject to strong anthropogenic pressure, which favor fragmentation. In this International Symposium we will analyze what kinds of anthropogenic pressure exist in Sicily and what could be a new perspective for protected areas.