OLONA VALLEY Discovering gastronomic and turistic riches of this areaLucio Ghioldi
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
The same food on the plate of the other guests is more desirable.
Well, we don’t think so, let us explain why!
TerraVIVA aims at helping and stimulating people to rediscover the history and beauty of the Olona Valley often hidden under fallacies and false beliefs. The project has been made possible thanks to the financial support of the Chamber of Commerce of Varese and the
Associazione Commercianti of Busto Arsizio but, above all, thanks to the eight Municipalities of the Olona Valley which had the willpower and vision to join together and create DIVO: Distretto del Commercio
del Medio Olona (Trade District of the Middle Olona). With this aim in mind, TerraVIVA looks at its region, geography, history and traditions with curiosity, greed, interest and passion. Cairate, Castellanza, Fagnano Olona, Gorla Maggiore, Gorla Minore, Marnate, Olgiate Olona
and Solbiate Olona, the main characters of this guidebook, are reread and rediscovered both from a tourism and culinary point of view and as it happens with a tasty menu, whose dishes can be savoured andknown thoroughly, past and sense experiences will seduce you and
stick in your memory. By promoting our culture, the surrounding areas and their heritage, by raising the attention of citizens, shopkeepers and restaurateurs on this topics we will be able to make our Valley more and more “appealing” not only to our tourists but also to the inhabitants of the surroundingcities and the citizenry itself.
TerraVIVA is a new, free, coloured guidebook which combines new technologies with old tools: on the one side it is multimedia, free downloadable and accessible on the Net; on the other side it is graphically captivating, multilingual (IT, EN, DE and RU) and provided
with an easy-to-use pocket-sized map. A condensation of 68 pages which allows us to relive and experience again the places where we were born, the traditions we grew up with and the recipes which warmed our heart... but it is also, and above all, a starting point, an
incentive to promote us, to broaden our culinary and geographical knowledge in order to build closer relationships and connections between our region and people who work and live in it. Industrial Archaeology, Valmorea railway, Visconti and gentlemen
chefs, local and vegan recipes as well as places to visit in each town, restaurants and shops: these are just a few things that you will find in our guidebook.
The document provides information about the Comenius Project and the Seriana Valley in northern Italy where the Istituto Romero school is located. It describes the geology, fossils, and industrial history of the valley. It notes that while industry polluted the environment in the past, efforts have been made to improve the situation through waste water treatment and the creation of a bicycle path along the river. The lifestyle in the 19th century was difficult for residents and many emigrated, while important industries included mills, factories, and mining of coti stones.
Farm Cultural Park has been invited to participate in the Biennale of Architecture in Venice twice. In 2016, they were invited by Tamassociati to be part of the Italian Pavilion exhibit called "Taking Care - designing for the common good", which highlighted examples of improving quality of life with limited resources. They were also invited to exhibit at the Thetis space by Gangcity. In 2018, they were invited again by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism to the Italian Pavilion to share their model of urban regeneration through culture.
The document provides information about Anoia County in Catalonia, Spain. It discusses the county's physical geography including location, vegetation, relief, rocks, and climate. It also describes the human geography such as towns, transportation, population, economy, and history. Some of the county's tourist attractions are mentioned like museums, natural areas, and places related to Neanderthals who once lived in the area. Traditional customs, legends, and a recipe are also summarized.
The document provides information about Anoia County in three main sections. It first describes the physical geography of the county, including its location in Catalonia, vegetation, terrain, rocks, and climate. It then discusses the human geography, covering the location on maps, towns, transportation, population, and economic activity. Finally, it outlines some of the history and culture of Anoia County, highlighting tourist attractions, legends, festivals, and archaeological sites related to Neanderthals.
The document summarizes key information about the Huila region of Colombia. It is located in the southwest of the country and surrounded by mountain chains. It has a variety of rivers that feed into the Magdalena River and provide economic opportunities. Important municipalities discussed include Garzón, Pitalito, and San Agustín. San Agustín contains extensive archaeological sites near the Magdalena River's sources. Tourist attractions highlighted are the archaeological park of San Agustín with statues, the Guacharos Cave, the Tatacoa Desert, hot springs in Rivera, the Bordones Waterfall, and the Betania Dam. The document also provides brief descriptions of traditional folklore, music, and cuisine from Hu
Community-based Eco-tourism project by Pelachorieplab
This business plan proposes the development of sustainable agri-ecotourism in the indigenous community of Rioblanquito, Colombia. The plan is being developed by the Foundation of Professional Young People and Students from Sotara, led by Jose Miguel Palechor. The community has natural, historical, and agricultural resources that could support ecotourism, including diverse flora and fauna, mountains, forests, rivers, volcanoes, hot springs, and historic sites. The proposed ecotourism activities would include ecological paths, cultural events, hiking to historical places, and education about the local environment, culture, and agriculture. The goal is to protect natural resources while generating tourism and regional economic opportunities.
This document provides a synopsis and production information for the documentary film "Climate of Change". The film profiles ordinary people around the world taking action on climate change in their communities. It documents groups and individuals in India, West Virginia, Togo, Papua New Guinea, London, and the Global Seed Vault in Norway. The film aims to show positive solutions and highlight grassroots environmental efforts. It was produced by Participant Media and Century Films to bring more attention to the human impacts of climate change.
OLONA VALLEY Discovering gastronomic and turistic riches of this areaLucio Ghioldi
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
The same food on the plate of the other guests is more desirable.
Well, we don’t think so, let us explain why!
TerraVIVA aims at helping and stimulating people to rediscover the history and beauty of the Olona Valley often hidden under fallacies and false beliefs. The project has been made possible thanks to the financial support of the Chamber of Commerce of Varese and the
Associazione Commercianti of Busto Arsizio but, above all, thanks to the eight Municipalities of the Olona Valley which had the willpower and vision to join together and create DIVO: Distretto del Commercio
del Medio Olona (Trade District of the Middle Olona). With this aim in mind, TerraVIVA looks at its region, geography, history and traditions with curiosity, greed, interest and passion. Cairate, Castellanza, Fagnano Olona, Gorla Maggiore, Gorla Minore, Marnate, Olgiate Olona
and Solbiate Olona, the main characters of this guidebook, are reread and rediscovered both from a tourism and culinary point of view and as it happens with a tasty menu, whose dishes can be savoured andknown thoroughly, past and sense experiences will seduce you and
stick in your memory. By promoting our culture, the surrounding areas and their heritage, by raising the attention of citizens, shopkeepers and restaurateurs on this topics we will be able to make our Valley more and more “appealing” not only to our tourists but also to the inhabitants of the surroundingcities and the citizenry itself.
TerraVIVA is a new, free, coloured guidebook which combines new technologies with old tools: on the one side it is multimedia, free downloadable and accessible on the Net; on the other side it is graphically captivating, multilingual (IT, EN, DE and RU) and provided
with an easy-to-use pocket-sized map. A condensation of 68 pages which allows us to relive and experience again the places where we were born, the traditions we grew up with and the recipes which warmed our heart... but it is also, and above all, a starting point, an
incentive to promote us, to broaden our culinary and geographical knowledge in order to build closer relationships and connections between our region and people who work and live in it. Industrial Archaeology, Valmorea railway, Visconti and gentlemen
chefs, local and vegan recipes as well as places to visit in each town, restaurants and shops: these are just a few things that you will find in our guidebook.
The document provides information about the Comenius Project and the Seriana Valley in northern Italy where the Istituto Romero school is located. It describes the geology, fossils, and industrial history of the valley. It notes that while industry polluted the environment in the past, efforts have been made to improve the situation through waste water treatment and the creation of a bicycle path along the river. The lifestyle in the 19th century was difficult for residents and many emigrated, while important industries included mills, factories, and mining of coti stones.
Farm Cultural Park has been invited to participate in the Biennale of Architecture in Venice twice. In 2016, they were invited by Tamassociati to be part of the Italian Pavilion exhibit called "Taking Care - designing for the common good", which highlighted examples of improving quality of life with limited resources. They were also invited to exhibit at the Thetis space by Gangcity. In 2018, they were invited again by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism to the Italian Pavilion to share their model of urban regeneration through culture.
The document provides information about Anoia County in Catalonia, Spain. It discusses the county's physical geography including location, vegetation, relief, rocks, and climate. It also describes the human geography such as towns, transportation, population, economy, and history. Some of the county's tourist attractions are mentioned like museums, natural areas, and places related to Neanderthals who once lived in the area. Traditional customs, legends, and a recipe are also summarized.
The document provides information about Anoia County in three main sections. It first describes the physical geography of the county, including its location in Catalonia, vegetation, terrain, rocks, and climate. It then discusses the human geography, covering the location on maps, towns, transportation, population, and economic activity. Finally, it outlines some of the history and culture of Anoia County, highlighting tourist attractions, legends, festivals, and archaeological sites related to Neanderthals.
The document summarizes key information about the Huila region of Colombia. It is located in the southwest of the country and surrounded by mountain chains. It has a variety of rivers that feed into the Magdalena River and provide economic opportunities. Important municipalities discussed include Garzón, Pitalito, and San Agustín. San Agustín contains extensive archaeological sites near the Magdalena River's sources. Tourist attractions highlighted are the archaeological park of San Agustín with statues, the Guacharos Cave, the Tatacoa Desert, hot springs in Rivera, the Bordones Waterfall, and the Betania Dam. The document also provides brief descriptions of traditional folklore, music, and cuisine from Hu
Community-based Eco-tourism project by Pelachorieplab
This business plan proposes the development of sustainable agri-ecotourism in the indigenous community of Rioblanquito, Colombia. The plan is being developed by the Foundation of Professional Young People and Students from Sotara, led by Jose Miguel Palechor. The community has natural, historical, and agricultural resources that could support ecotourism, including diverse flora and fauna, mountains, forests, rivers, volcanoes, hot springs, and historic sites. The proposed ecotourism activities would include ecological paths, cultural events, hiking to historical places, and education about the local environment, culture, and agriculture. The goal is to protect natural resources while generating tourism and regional economic opportunities.
This document provides a synopsis and production information for the documentary film "Climate of Change". The film profiles ordinary people around the world taking action on climate change in their communities. It documents groups and individuals in India, West Virginia, Togo, Papua New Guinea, London, and the Global Seed Vault in Norway. The film aims to show positive solutions and highlight grassroots environmental efforts. It was produced by Participant Media and Century Films to bring more attention to the human impacts of climate change.
Presentation town neighboroods school chiaraesr aty
Bagheria is an ancient town located near Palermo in Sicily. It has a long history dating back to prehistoric times and was later an important town under different rulers. Today, Bagheria is working to rediscover its cultural identity through projects like reopening historic villas and creating a museum circuit. The document then provides details about the neighboring towns of Aspra and Santa Flavia, and describes the Istituto Comprensivo Carducci Gramsci school in Bagheria, including its programs, labs, activities and involvement in Erasmus+ projects.
Venda is home to the indigenous Ramunangi community in South Africa and contains outstanding natural beauty and biodiversity. The matriarchal Venda people, known as Rainmakers, are guided by female elders called Makhadzis who hold the community's ecological knowledge and sacred natural sites. Colonization has fragmented the community, destroyed forests, and changed power dynamics. The Venda are currently fighting to protect their sacred Phiphidi waterfall from tourist development which would change their traditions forever. With support, the Makhadzis and community conducted eco-cultural mapping to document and protect their sacred sites and biodiversity for future generations.
Work from september to november to englandRositsa Dimova
This document provides an overview of Spain, including its location in Europe, neighboring countries, surrounding bodies of water, famous landmarks, culture, food, symbols, government, autonomous communities, and the school CRA Fuente Vieja located in Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha. Key details mentioned include Spain's shape resembling a bull's head, famous landmarks like the Alhambra Palace and Guggenheim Museum, cultural aspects like flamenco and bullfighting, Spain having a parliamentary monarchy system of government, and CRA Fuente Vieja working to promote environmental protection.
The document discusses vertical farming and its benefits of reducing environmental damage, transportation costs and emissions while ensuring a constant food supply. It questions if we are facing a food shortage and need to change our living habits and connections at global, national, urban and landscape scales from social, economic, political and environmental contexts. It also discusses indeterminacy in architecture, changes in communication, climate change impacts, population growth, deforestation and urban agriculture as ways to minimize land and resource use and teach self-sufficiency.
Tourism in Kenya has increased over the years as more tourists arrive. This has led to both benefits and drawbacks for Kenya. Some of the main attractions that draw tourists to Kenya are safari parks where they can see animals like lions and elephants, experiencing the culture of tribes like the Maasai, and beaches and scuba diving along the Indian Ocean coast. However, the focus on rare wildlife has also led to increased game hunting that threatens some animals. The Maasai tribe has also seen exploitation of their cultural traditions for tourist shows.
The document discusses traditional jobs in Asturias, Spain. It describes how the region has historically relied on mining, iron/steel industry, agriculture, cattle raising and craftsmanship. While mining/industry were once major employers, the service sector now occupies most jobs, with tourism a key income source. Traditional sectors like agriculture, ceramics and woodworking remain important to the local economy and culture.
Ibiza was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 for both its cultural and natural significance. The document discusses the four areas that led to this designation - Dalt Vila, Necropolis de Puig des Molins, Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta, and Posidonia. It provides details about each site, including descriptions, histories, and pictures. A variety of events that take place on the island each year are also outlined, such as sporting competitions, medieval fairs, fashion shows, music festivals, and film festivals.
Angelo Vassallo was the mayor of Pollica, Italy who was assassinated in 2010. He was known for his environmental activism and battles against organized crime. As mayor, he implemented strict anti-littering and environmental protection policies that were believed to have angered criminal organizations. Vassallo was a champion for legality and respected the environment. After his death, his family established a foundation in his name to continue his work promoting environmental protection, human rights, and the fight against illegality.
The document provides information about the Province of Naples, Italy, including its population, economy, and waste crisis. It discusses key industries like agro-food, trade, and unemployment rates. It also provides data on the municipalities of Acerra and Casalnuovo di Napoli, including their histories, populations, employment statistics, and traditions. The document concludes with several job postings in the area.
Anoia county 2009/10 grup1 - INS Montbuivanesamases
This document provides information about Anoia County in Catalonia from a student research project. It discusses the county's location near Montserrat Mountain, its rivers including the Anoia River, neighboring counties, climate, vegetation including pine trees and herbs, natural areas like Montserrat Natural Park, industries like tanneries and paper factories, fairs and festivals, legends, wildlife, and a recipe for chickpeas. The capital of Anoia is Igualada.
Molise is a small region in southern Italy situated between Apulia, Campania, and Abruzzo. It consists of two provinces, Campobasso and Isernia, and its capital is Campobasso. Molise offers beautiful landscapes and historical sites like the Samnite ruins in Sepino dating back to ancient Roman times. The region also has rich cultural traditions preserved in festivals, musical instruments like the zampogna bagpipes, and handmade goods like mozzarella cheese and lacework.
Land Grabbing - A Mexican Presidium Under Threatberat celik
Around the world, huge tracts of fertile land are being sold or
rented for extremely low prices. Tens of millions of hectares
have been surrendered in recent years to produce food crops
for export or biofuels, to extract resources or to resell the land
on the financial market, like any other commodity.
This so-called land grabbing is severely threatening the
environment, the food sovereignty and the very lives of local
communities.
Tourism resources by Italian students of DiPoppa-RozziLuigiGiordano20
The landscape is a real discipline that is studied from different point of view: geographical, geological, morphological and aesthetic. A landscapes is the visible features of an area of land, its landforms, and how they integrate with natural or man-made features.
Mount Everest has become overwhelmed with tourists and climbers, leaving behind large amounts of garbage and waste. Each year, hundreds attempt to reach the summit, but discard oxygen tanks, food packaging, and tents on the descent, adding to the piles of trash. Providing resources like electricity and water to the growing numbers of visitors and supporting communities has also become challenging. While regulations have been implemented like requiring climbers to pack out trash, the area remains plagued with environmental and sustainability issues due to the mass tourism. Stakeholders disagree on the best path forward, with some arguing for limits on access and others believing tourism provides key economic benefits to local populations.
Elias is a small municipality in Colombia known as the "Cradle of Culture". It has beautiful traditions and places for vacations. The people of Elias are friendly and make the place feel peaceful unlike big cities. Key attractions include the Iglesia church, colonial houses, and nature areas for adventures. Elias is located south of Huila department between the municipalities of Tarqui, Oporapa, Pitalito, and Timana. It has tourist places like Maito with a cable car and river, San Antonio plains for swimming, Picilago lake, and San Vicente towers with views of Timana.
Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a diverse landscape ranging from mountains over 4000 meters to hot low-lying areas. It has a population of over 84 million people and is Africa's largest coffee producer. Some of Ethiopia's main attractions include Aksum with ancient stellae, Lake Tana and Bahir Dar, Bale Mountains National Park, Danakil Depression, Gondar with its historic buildings, Harar's walled city, Lalibela's rock-hewn churches, the tribes of the Omo Valley, the Rift Valley lakes, Simien Mountains National Park, and the Southern Rift Valley's tribes and culture. Addis Ababa is the capital and home to
The document summarizes information about Anoia County, Catalonia, Spain. It discusses the county's physical geography including location, relief, geology and landscapes. It also covers human geography such as towns, population, economy and history. Tourist attractions and local culture are described. The presentation was created by Angel Ortega and Joni Delgado to study Anoia County using English.
The document provides information about the Italian region of Abruzzo and the city of San Salvo located within it. San Salvo is an industrial and tourist city with nearly 19,000 inhabitants located on a hill along the Adriatic coast. It has experienced significant development in recent decades, particularly in the area of San Salvo Marina. The economy was traditionally based on agriculture but has diversified with the growth of industry and tourism. San Salvo is known for its beaches, which have received the Blue Flag recognition for water quality. The region and city have a rich cultural history and celebrate various traditional festivals throughout the year.
Legge sulla partecipazione della Regione ToscanaEros Tetti
Slide illustrative che spiegano molto bene la legge della Regione Toscana per la partecipazione, strumento molto importante per difendere i territori da progetti calati dall' alto. A ta proposito abbiamo creato un gruppo whatsapp dove fare rete tra cittadini, comitati, associazioni che ritengono la partecipazione un elemento importante.
Presentation town neighboroods school chiaraesr aty
Bagheria is an ancient town located near Palermo in Sicily. It has a long history dating back to prehistoric times and was later an important town under different rulers. Today, Bagheria is working to rediscover its cultural identity through projects like reopening historic villas and creating a museum circuit. The document then provides details about the neighboring towns of Aspra and Santa Flavia, and describes the Istituto Comprensivo Carducci Gramsci school in Bagheria, including its programs, labs, activities and involvement in Erasmus+ projects.
Venda is home to the indigenous Ramunangi community in South Africa and contains outstanding natural beauty and biodiversity. The matriarchal Venda people, known as Rainmakers, are guided by female elders called Makhadzis who hold the community's ecological knowledge and sacred natural sites. Colonization has fragmented the community, destroyed forests, and changed power dynamics. The Venda are currently fighting to protect their sacred Phiphidi waterfall from tourist development which would change their traditions forever. With support, the Makhadzis and community conducted eco-cultural mapping to document and protect their sacred sites and biodiversity for future generations.
Work from september to november to englandRositsa Dimova
This document provides an overview of Spain, including its location in Europe, neighboring countries, surrounding bodies of water, famous landmarks, culture, food, symbols, government, autonomous communities, and the school CRA Fuente Vieja located in Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha. Key details mentioned include Spain's shape resembling a bull's head, famous landmarks like the Alhambra Palace and Guggenheim Museum, cultural aspects like flamenco and bullfighting, Spain having a parliamentary monarchy system of government, and CRA Fuente Vieja working to promote environmental protection.
The document discusses vertical farming and its benefits of reducing environmental damage, transportation costs and emissions while ensuring a constant food supply. It questions if we are facing a food shortage and need to change our living habits and connections at global, national, urban and landscape scales from social, economic, political and environmental contexts. It also discusses indeterminacy in architecture, changes in communication, climate change impacts, population growth, deforestation and urban agriculture as ways to minimize land and resource use and teach self-sufficiency.
Tourism in Kenya has increased over the years as more tourists arrive. This has led to both benefits and drawbacks for Kenya. Some of the main attractions that draw tourists to Kenya are safari parks where they can see animals like lions and elephants, experiencing the culture of tribes like the Maasai, and beaches and scuba diving along the Indian Ocean coast. However, the focus on rare wildlife has also led to increased game hunting that threatens some animals. The Maasai tribe has also seen exploitation of their cultural traditions for tourist shows.
The document discusses traditional jobs in Asturias, Spain. It describes how the region has historically relied on mining, iron/steel industry, agriculture, cattle raising and craftsmanship. While mining/industry were once major employers, the service sector now occupies most jobs, with tourism a key income source. Traditional sectors like agriculture, ceramics and woodworking remain important to the local economy and culture.
Ibiza was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 for both its cultural and natural significance. The document discusses the four areas that led to this designation - Dalt Vila, Necropolis de Puig des Molins, Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta, and Posidonia. It provides details about each site, including descriptions, histories, and pictures. A variety of events that take place on the island each year are also outlined, such as sporting competitions, medieval fairs, fashion shows, music festivals, and film festivals.
Angelo Vassallo was the mayor of Pollica, Italy who was assassinated in 2010. He was known for his environmental activism and battles against organized crime. As mayor, he implemented strict anti-littering and environmental protection policies that were believed to have angered criminal organizations. Vassallo was a champion for legality and respected the environment. After his death, his family established a foundation in his name to continue his work promoting environmental protection, human rights, and the fight against illegality.
The document provides information about the Province of Naples, Italy, including its population, economy, and waste crisis. It discusses key industries like agro-food, trade, and unemployment rates. It also provides data on the municipalities of Acerra and Casalnuovo di Napoli, including their histories, populations, employment statistics, and traditions. The document concludes with several job postings in the area.
Anoia county 2009/10 grup1 - INS Montbuivanesamases
This document provides information about Anoia County in Catalonia from a student research project. It discusses the county's location near Montserrat Mountain, its rivers including the Anoia River, neighboring counties, climate, vegetation including pine trees and herbs, natural areas like Montserrat Natural Park, industries like tanneries and paper factories, fairs and festivals, legends, wildlife, and a recipe for chickpeas. The capital of Anoia is Igualada.
Molise is a small region in southern Italy situated between Apulia, Campania, and Abruzzo. It consists of two provinces, Campobasso and Isernia, and its capital is Campobasso. Molise offers beautiful landscapes and historical sites like the Samnite ruins in Sepino dating back to ancient Roman times. The region also has rich cultural traditions preserved in festivals, musical instruments like the zampogna bagpipes, and handmade goods like mozzarella cheese and lacework.
Land Grabbing - A Mexican Presidium Under Threatberat celik
Around the world, huge tracts of fertile land are being sold or
rented for extremely low prices. Tens of millions of hectares
have been surrendered in recent years to produce food crops
for export or biofuels, to extract resources or to resell the land
on the financial market, like any other commodity.
This so-called land grabbing is severely threatening the
environment, the food sovereignty and the very lives of local
communities.
Tourism resources by Italian students of DiPoppa-RozziLuigiGiordano20
The landscape is a real discipline that is studied from different point of view: geographical, geological, morphological and aesthetic. A landscapes is the visible features of an area of land, its landforms, and how they integrate with natural or man-made features.
Mount Everest has become overwhelmed with tourists and climbers, leaving behind large amounts of garbage and waste. Each year, hundreds attempt to reach the summit, but discard oxygen tanks, food packaging, and tents on the descent, adding to the piles of trash. Providing resources like electricity and water to the growing numbers of visitors and supporting communities has also become challenging. While regulations have been implemented like requiring climbers to pack out trash, the area remains plagued with environmental and sustainability issues due to the mass tourism. Stakeholders disagree on the best path forward, with some arguing for limits on access and others believing tourism provides key economic benefits to local populations.
Elias is a small municipality in Colombia known as the "Cradle of Culture". It has beautiful traditions and places for vacations. The people of Elias are friendly and make the place feel peaceful unlike big cities. Key attractions include the Iglesia church, colonial houses, and nature areas for adventures. Elias is located south of Huila department between the municipalities of Tarqui, Oporapa, Pitalito, and Timana. It has tourist places like Maito with a cable car and river, San Antonio plains for swimming, Picilago lake, and San Vicente towers with views of Timana.
Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa and has a diverse landscape ranging from mountains over 4000 meters to hot low-lying areas. It has a population of over 84 million people and is Africa's largest coffee producer. Some of Ethiopia's main attractions include Aksum with ancient stellae, Lake Tana and Bahir Dar, Bale Mountains National Park, Danakil Depression, Gondar with its historic buildings, Harar's walled city, Lalibela's rock-hewn churches, the tribes of the Omo Valley, the Rift Valley lakes, Simien Mountains National Park, and the Southern Rift Valley's tribes and culture. Addis Ababa is the capital and home to
The document summarizes information about Anoia County, Catalonia, Spain. It discusses the county's physical geography including location, relief, geology and landscapes. It also covers human geography such as towns, population, economy and history. Tourist attractions and local culture are described. The presentation was created by Angel Ortega and Joni Delgado to study Anoia County using English.
The document provides information about the Italian region of Abruzzo and the city of San Salvo located within it. San Salvo is an industrial and tourist city with nearly 19,000 inhabitants located on a hill along the Adriatic coast. It has experienced significant development in recent decades, particularly in the area of San Salvo Marina. The economy was traditionally based on agriculture but has diversified with the growth of industry and tourism. San Salvo is known for its beaches, which have received the Blue Flag recognition for water quality. The region and city have a rich cultural history and celebrate various traditional festivals throughout the year.
Legge sulla partecipazione della Regione ToscanaEros Tetti
Slide illustrative che spiegano molto bene la legge della Regione Toscana per la partecipazione, strumento molto importante per difendere i territori da progetti calati dall' alto. A ta proposito abbiamo creato un gruppo whatsapp dove fare rete tra cittadini, comitati, associazioni che ritengono la partecipazione un elemento importante.
Eros tetti relazione all'assemblea della ReTe dei Comitati per la difesa del ...Eros Tetti
Relazione sulla necessità che la lotta dei comitati, che non trovano oggi rappresentanza politica, si trasformi in una lista civica con un forte progetto politico di trasformazione della Toscana.
l presente documento sintetizza il risultati del lavoro del “Gruppo di Studio sui costi esterni del marmo” organizzato grazie al sostegno del C.R.E.D. della Versilia.
ALPI APUANE: PIZZO D’UCCELLO, CIRCO GLACIALE DEL SOLCO DI EQUIEros Tetti
La straordinaria valenza paesistica del Circo Glaciale del Solco di Equi che ha come elemento preminente la Parete nord del Pizzo d’Uccello, nel concorso Fai (Fondo Ambiente Italiano) è stata molto apprezzata (quasi 3000 voti), e del resto la Parete Nord (denominato Cervino della Toscana) compare spesso sulle copertine di pubblicazioni specializzate, quasi un simbolo delle Apuane, che peraltro, com’è noto, sono delle meravigliose Alpi Mediterranee.
Apuane: escavazione sostenibile? Intervento di Mauro ChessaEros Tetti
Intervento di Mauro Chessa al Convegno Nazionale per le Alpi Apuane
La quantità di materiale è enorme: dalle cave escono soprattutto detriti, è consentito, in ragione della particolare qualità che deve avere la pietra ornamentale, che il 75% del materiale estratto sia di scarto (Elaborato 2 del P.R.A.E.R.).
Le Apuane soffrono di una cava ogni 3 chilometri quadrati e nel comune di Carrara si tocca la sorprendente densità di 7 cave per chilometro quadrato.
Note generali sulla distruzione delle Alpi ApuaneEros Tetti
http://www.salviamoleapuane.org Note generali sulla distruzione delle Alpi Apuane nel Nord della Toscana considerato il più grande disastro ambientale d' Europa.
Fenomeni di instabilità sui Fenomeni di instabilità sui ravaneti Carrara G. ...Eros Tetti
Questa presentazione vuole essere la sintesi degli studi eseguiti sulla stabilità dei ravaneti condotti a partire dal 1995 dal Dipartimento di Scienze della Terra dell’Università degli Studi di Pisa, in collaborazione con i geologi del Comune di Carrara.I dati esposti sono contenuti in tre pubblicazioni a cui si rimanda per un approfondimento:
Baroni C., Bruschi G. & Ribolini A. (2000): Human-induced hazardous debris flows in Carrara Marble Basins (Tuscany, Italy). Earth Surf. Proc. Land., 25, 93-103.
Baroni C., Bruschi G., Criscuolo A. & Ribolini A. (2001) – Il rischio geomorfologico indotto dall’attività estrattiva nei Bacini Marmiferi Apuani (Alpi Apuane, Toscana). Atti Soc. Tosc. Sc. Nat. Memorie, Serie A, 107 (2000), 87-96.
Baroni C., Bruschi G., Criscuolo A., Mandrone G. & Ribolini A. (2003):
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1. KEEPING THE
MOUNTAINS
ALIVEn taly, people are reclaiming the once magnificent Apuan Alps.
hey are trying to put a stop to destructive marble mining, re populate
abandoned villages and to build an alternative economy
From close up, the soaring opencast quarries in
Tuscany’s Apuan Alps look like colossal ice
fortresses on another planet. The backdrop for
a car chase in the James Bond film uantum of
Solace, this landscape is home to the world’s
largest and whitest marble field, formed over
200m years. It is also the site of a long battle,
pitting the marble industry against local people,
who are trying to preserve their mountains for
future generations. For the first time and against
all odds, the locals appear to be winning.
uarries here, especially around the town of
Carrara, have been excavated since oman times.
Their pure marble has inspired artists from
Michelangelo to Henry Moore, and many
illustrious buildings across the world are made
from this precious stone. For centuries, Carrara
white marble brought fame and wealth to the
region. It was part of its DNA, as local people put it.
ver the past four decades, however,
globalisation and technological progress have
turned these mountains into mere mines.
Irreplaceable marble is extracted at frenetic pace
as local marble barons and foreign companies –
including a group owned by the Bin Laden family
– seek to compete on price with producers in
China, ussia and India. The marble is no longer
processed in Carrara, but shipped overseas, where
labour is cheaper, and sold at discount prices to
Saudi Arabia and China, who have developed an
appetite for the stone.
The marble sector is worth around €300m
(£270m) annually, but Carrara is one of Italy’s
poorest cities. The region’s water and air are
polluted by marble dust and mining waste, its
mountains are gutted, causing hydrogeological
instability and devastating floods, and its
ecosystems endangered.
The marble industry’s disastrous
environmental impact on the Apuan Alps has
been known for some time. Yet, a combination of
Italian politics, globalisation, mafia leverage and
the perceived lack of an economic alternative led
to inertia and resignation.
But now, local people, as well as some refugees,
are reclaiming the mountains, trying to gradually
close down quarries and replace them with an
alternative and sustainable economy. Their Save
the Apuan Alps (Salviamo le Alpi Apuane),
movement has helped to nurture a growing
network of farms, local producers, tourism and
art, encouraging young people to return to the
mountains. They are trying to reconnect to a lost
culture and adapt ancient ways to preserve their
heritage and build a better future for local
communities, rather than for a few industrialists
and foreign interests.
They have also organised rallies, conferences,
petitions and flash mobs, attracting national and
international attention to the destruction of the
Apuan Alps. A few months ago, as a result of their
campaigning work, two quarries in a part of the
mountains designated a Unesco geopark were
closed down. It was the very first time that quarries
were closed for environmental reasons in the
region, creating an important precedent.
Their model for an alternative economy, while
safeguarding the local landscape, is attracting
interest from academics and environmental
organisations nationally and globally. But so far,
they are concentrating their efforts in an area of
the Apuan Alps that has few quarries. The next
step will be to try to rein in excavation in Carrara,
where the marble industry is dominant and is
fighting all attempts to slow down or regulate
mining there. Read on: meet the campaigners
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Words by eronique istiaen Photography by Stefano ommasi
Rec less marble
excavation in
the Apuan Alps
has defaced
entire mountains,
dramatically altering
the landscape
2. Eros Tetti grew up on his
grandfather’s farm in one of the
Garfagnana region’s most beautiful
valleys. Like many young people of
his generation, he left his village at
19, seeking a better life elsewhere,
but “there was always a pull”, and
eventually he returned.
While hiking, he noticed that the
quarries had started to excavate more
and more. “I was afraid that the rest
of the Apuan Alps would become like
Carrara. If you walk in our mountains,
you’ll see that people don’t work and
live there any longer. Tourism and
gastronomy had been a main part of
our economy, but now it’s all gone
because of the quarries.”
In 2009, Tetti founded Save the
Apuan Alps to campaign for the
gradual closure of the quarries, while
developing an alternative economy.
The association now counts more than
12,000 members and has become an
information hub for activists, helping
to promote collaboration at the
regional, national and international
level. More than 100,000 people have
signed its petitions, and videos of the
flashmobs organised by the movement
have been widely shared.
Everyone has always said that
without the quarries, we cannot
survive, but we want to show that we
can. We are looking at our mountains’
lost culture – not in a nostalgic way,
but because in this culture there are
tools – the natural resources, the
values, people’s spirit to address
the challenges we are experiencing.
We’re finding new ways to relate to our
mountains without destroying them.”
Her parents are originally from
England, but Arianna Watson
considers herself an Italian native.
She is part of Odissea, a co-op created
in 2014 by young people to develop
a mountain economy and integrate
immigrants into local communities.
The programme, which is funded by
the Italian government, has so far
provided training for about 100
refugees in local restaurants, farms
and enterprises.
“For those born in the 60s and 70s,
the future was working in paper and
pharmaceutical factories in the
valleys, but many are now closed,
Watson says. We believe that our
future is in coming back to the
mountains, where we are restarting
something old to make something
new. In Tuscany, this feeling is strong:
we have lots of resources chestnuts,
porcini mushrooms, agriculture,
tourism and art – to create a better
future for our communities. Ten years
ago, there was no tourism here; now
it’s growing, but we are still at only
25 per cent of what we could do.
We are the ones who have to
build our future, because we care
passionately about this place and
we can do it.”
Eros Tetti
41, founder of Save the Apuan Alps campaigning group
Arianna Watson
28, member of dissea Cooperativa
Sociale in Gallicano
Alina d’Amelia is originally from ome, but never liked
city life and always dreamed of being a farmer. She went to
university and spent time living in England and in Canada,
before taking a permaculture course back in Italy and
moving to these mountains.
I now live off the products of my farm chicken, corn,
beans and lots of vegetables. I am proud that I can do it on
my own. lder people were at first sceptical, but once you
prove yourself, they give you everything.
She also teaches Italian to asylum seekers and works
as a tour guide in local caves and in Podere Concori winery.
It is a beautiful and unique vineyard it is unusual to grow
vines at this altitude, and the owner follows Austrian
philosopher udolf Steiner’s biodynamic agriculture
approach a holistic way of cultivating, while enhancing
nature and the health of plants.
“My cultural identity is now in these mountains.
Mountains are where nature prevails. There is room for
emptiness here, which gives room to silence, which leaves
room for thinking. I’ve learned more from the silence in
the mountains than from all I had learned before.”
Alina d’Amelia
38, farmer and tour guide at Podere Concori ineyard
Arianna Watson
(pictured above),
and her dissea
friends passionately
believe that there
is a future for local
people that does not
involve destroying
their mountains
There is room for
emptiness here,
which leaves
room for thinking
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In the past, chestnut trees, which
grow in abundance on the mountains,
were cultivated and produced food
for the entire region. They were
called ‘bread trees’, because people
made chestnut flour and used it in
all kinds of ways. When people left
the mountains some 40 years ago,
the trees were left unmanaged. As
a result, the area has become more
prone to floods and landslides.
On his 30-hectare patch of land,
Stefano Bresciani has begun to tend
to the chestnut trees again.
With the help of refugees, who he
is training through the government
integration programme and the
Odissea co-op, he is clearing his
chestnut forest, pruning the trees,
cutting wood and collecting and
processing chestnuts.
“It’s a win-win situation: I train
people in an ancient job that people
no longer do and help integrate
refugees. Their energy is important
for society, especially in this area.
They learn things and people can see
that they are doing a good job.
It’s part of managing and reviving
the mountains. Three, four years ago,
there were only old people here and
many villages were abandoned. But
now, young people start to think that
it is possible to come back and make
a future in the mountains. This is
the meaning of my life: to keep the
mountains alive.
Stefano Bresciani
1, chestnut grower,
Alpi de San Antonio
“I was a teacher in a technical college
in the ambia, but had to leave four
years ago because of my political views,
says Yusupha Darboe. “I spent nine
months in Libya, then fled on a boat,
which was rescued by the ed Cross.
A year and a half ago, the Odissea
co-op found him a job in Laboratory
de Transformation, a small co-op that
cleans, grinds, cans and bottles produce
found in the mountains. Because of
the altitude, mountain crops grow at
a different time of the year than those
in the valleys, and some are unique
to the region, such as beans that taste
like figs. These ancient seeds are now
preserved in a regional seed bank.
“We process crops from our own
land, and local people bring us their
produce to process,” says Darboe. “We
make chestnut flour, we clean and bag
beans, corn and farro a whole grain
derived from wheat , and we make
tomato sauce and raspberry jam.
I can operate the mills and all the other
machines. I love it here.
Many refugees live in cities because
they believe there is more work there,
but I like village life. I feel free here.
I’ve built my future in the mountains.
Yusupha Darboe
24, member of the Laboratory de ransformation, Garfagnana
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