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PROJECT TECHNICAL PROGRESS REPORT TEMPLATE

FY13 – Year 2012 (for WWF Italy)

Project Name: Mediterranean Protected Areas

Project Number: IT09 (ex- IT0014)

Reporting Period: Jan 2012 – Dec 2012

Jan 2012 – Dec 2012

Project Start Date (FY): 1968

Report Completed By: Carlotta Maggio, Francesco Marcone, Andrea Agapito Ludovici

(Report WWF Oases 2013), Chiara Pirovano

Date Report Completed (MM/YR): August 2013

PART 1: GENERAL NARRATIVE REPORT (DUE EVERY 6 MONTHS; IN THIS CASE: ALL 2012)

Introduction: the WWF Oases (Protected Areas managed by WWF) in the framework of the

WWF Italy strategic programme

In 2012 Strategic Annual Programme, as confirmed in the 2013-2015 Three-year planning of WWF Italy (ongoing), the system of the Oases of the WWF Italy occupies a central position: it is recognised

as an important tool contributing to the priority area named "preserving biodiversity" in the strategic

purpose (a2) aims, in particular to "contribute to implementing a system able of conserving

biodiversity" (in particular through protected areas managed in an effective and efficient way).

1) OUTCOMES AND IMPACTS ACHIEVED

WWF Italy owns and manages 117 protected areas across the whole country for a total of about

30.000 ha. It is a typical feature of WWF Italy that thus began its activities at national level, when in

1968 there were only five national parks not managed properly. From that moment, some of them have

been officially recognised as State or Regional Reserves, Wetlands of International Importance, Marine Reserve. It is the largest network of protected areas in Italy managed by a private entity (for

the most part, WWF Oases are Natura 2000 sites, see the list of WWF Oases in Mediterranean

Ecoregion in Annex 1). They comprise a wide variety of natural environments including those with the

highest level of biodiversity as well as some of the most endangered habitats (i.e. coastal dunes,

wetlands and forests, alpine habitats etc) within Italian ecoregions (Alps and Mediterranean) and extremely important for connectivity. In addition to the conservation of the natural environment the

main priorities of the WWF Italy network of protected areas are the correct and efficient

management of areas of high conservation value, the implementation of efficient and sustainable

management plans and the development and promotion of environmental education and

partnerships to reduce footprint. In 2012, the traditional activity of preparation of management plans for Oasis (where due) continued,

according to the method of Standard WWF and it was also experimentally applied the model of

evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of management (Rappam and Mett of WWF Int).

In 2012 WWF Italy made an extensive and documented monitoring of biodiversity in the WWF

Oases that fall within the national Natura2000 Network. The results were presented at the national conference "The monitoring of biodiversity in the Natura2000 network" of 14 December in Rome,

which has been very successful (about 300 participants, including experts and representatives of

national and local authorities; Ministry of Environment sponsored the conference). Monitoring results

were subsequently the subject of a publication in 2013 (see fig. 1). Monitoring, carried out by WWF

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Italy, achieved a very good result in terms of the increase of knowledge of biodiversity (for future

management and network effective actions) and further is formed as an example for the national authorities that manage the Natura2000 network (because the national databases are not yet been

properly updated for lack of funds).

In the following tables, the results’ synthesis of the monitoring project in terms of habitat and species

target (of Mediterranean and Continental Bioregion, * = priority habitat and species) as European

Directive on Natura2000 set.

HABITAT “TARGET” N° OASES

*Lagune costiere 8 (Med)

Vegetazione annua delle linee di deposito marine 12 (11 Med, 1 Cont)

Pascoli inondati mediterranei (Juncetalia maritimi) 13 (12 Med, 1 Cont)

Praterie e fruticeti alofili mediterranei e termo-atlantici (Sarcocometea fruticosi) 12 (10 Med, 2 Cont)

* Dune costiere con Juniperus spp. 9 (Med)

Laghi eutrofici naturali con vegetazione del Magnopotamion o Hydrocharition 19 (11 Cont, 8 Med)

*Stagni temporanei mediterranei 7 (6 Med. 1 Cont)

Fiumi mediterranei a flusso permanente con il Paspalo-Agrostidion e con filari ripari

di Salix e Populus alba

16 (12 Med. 4 Cont)

Formazioni erbose secche seminaturali e facies coperte da cespugli su substrato

calcareo (Festuco-Brometalia) (*stupenda fioritura di orchidee)

16 (8 Cont, 8 Med)

*Percorsi substeppici di graminacee e piante annue dei Thero-Brachypodietea 19 (17 Med, 2 Cont)

Praterie umide mediterranee con piante erbacee alte del Molinio-Holoschoenion 13 (12 Med, 1 Cont)

Querceti di farnia o rovere subatlantici e dell’Europa Centrale del Carpinion betuli 7 (Cont)

Foreste di Quercus ilex e Quercus rotundifolia 19 (16 Med, 3 Cont)

*Foreste alluvionali di Alnus glutinosa e Fraxinus excelsior (Alno-Padion, Alnion

incanae, Salicion albae)

15 (11 Cont, 4 Med)

Foreste a galleria di Salix alba e Populus alba 21 (16 Med, 5 Cont)

SPECIES TARGET N° OASES

Uccelli

Grillaio (Falco naumanni) 2 Cont, 6 Med

Moretta tabaccata (Aythya nyroca) 20 Med, 8 Cont

Succiacapre (Caprimulgus europaeus) 26 Med, 17 Cont

Tarabusino (Ixobrychus minutus) 16 Cont, 23 Med

Nitticora (Nycticorax nycticorax) 17 Cont, 15 Med

Martin pescatore (Alcedo atthis) 32 Med, 21 Conti

Averla piccola (Lanius collurio) 26 Med, 26 Cont

Falco di palude (Circus aeruginosus) 19 Cont

Fraticello (Sternula albifrons) 7 Cont

Fratino (Charadrius alexandrinus) 3 Cont, 14 Med

Mammiferi

Cervo sardo (Cervus elaphus corsicanus) 1 Med

Lontra (Lutra lutra) 6 Med

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Rinolofo maggiore (Rhinolophus ferrumequinum) 5 Cont, 13 Med

Rinolofo minore (Rhinolophus hipposideros) 5 Cont, 10 Med

Anfibi

Tritone crestato italiano (Triturus carnifex) 17 Cont, 20 Med

Geotritone di Genè (Speleomantes genei) 1 Med

Salamandrina (S. perspicillata e S.terdigitata) 8 Med

Rana di Lataste (Rana latastei) 8 Cont

Discoglosso sardo (Discoglossus sardus) 1 Med

Rettili

Testuggine palustre (Emys orbicularis) e Testuggine palustre siciliana

(E.trinacris)

10 Cont, 24 Med

Tartaruga di Herman (Testudo hermanni) 1 Cont, 16 Med

Pesci

Trota macrostigma (Salmo macrostigma) e Trota del Ghigi (S. ghigi) 8 Med

Invertebrati

Gambero di fiume (Austropotamobius pallipes) 8 Med, 2 Cont

Fig. 1 – Publication of results of the monitoring of the biodiversity in the Natura2000 Network

(5/2013).

The national conference on WWF Oases were followed (Rome, 15/12/2012) by the national meeting

of this subject: more than 70 responsibles of Oases and experts participated at this important event.

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Finally in 2012 WWF Italy pursued a strong effort to coordinate their strategies and management

of the system of WWF Oases: the results of the survey were collected in a report updated (Report 2013).

On-going projects (2012):

A. Climate Change: set up in 2008, around 20 protected areas are actively involved in a series of

monitoring projects to study the impacts of climate change on natural ecosystems. Data collected

will be used to make projections on the future impacts of climate change on the natural

ecosystems of the Oases. Results will give valuable indications for planning future management

strategies (and implementing forms of adaptive management) of the protected areas. They will

provide insights into which areas are in need of immediate action. There are currently five monitoring indicators under study. These comprise: a detailed on-site monitoring study of

reptile and amphibian populations, an on-site study of nocturnal lepidoptera, a yearly forest

monitoring program (CONECOFOR), an-ongoing census of invasive alien species (IAS) and a

network of 10 weather stations to record meteorological conditions in the Oases. Two other

projects include an experimental station set up to monitor greenhouse gases and the contribution of the forest to their mitigation, and finally the quantif ication of the carbon sequestration capacity

of the forest environments of the Oases. Final results are expected for 2013/2014.

B. New Oasis: in 2012 the WWF Oasis network was extended with the entrance of a new oasis

(Scivu in Sardinia). The 200 ha area is located along the south-west coast of Sardinia in the

province of Arbus. Exceptional are the kilometers of unspoiled sand dunes covered by an extensive Mediterranean scrubland. The area is also home to the endangered Corsican red deer.

C. Environmental Restoration Projects: In 2012 several conservation projects continued. In the

Orbetello lagoon nature reserve work is on-going to remove plant alien and invasive species

(IAS), particularly eucalyptus trees and the stone pine tree. Recolonisation by autochthonous

plants is now well underway (the project began in 2009) with a consequent rise in bird diversity.

The actions aim to reconvert the woodland to return to an autochthonous Mediterranean forest.

In 2012 the marshlands of the national nature reserve and WWF oasis Le Cesine in Apulia

underwent a recovery programme to clear the marshes from materials washed in by the sea

during the winter season.

D. Conservation Projects:

I. White Stork reintroduction project in Tuscany: in 2011 and 2012 a project in collaboration with the

Lago Salso nature reserve in the Apulia region to reintroduce the white stork in the Orbetello lagoon nature reserve was set up. Rehabilitation enclosure were built for the arrival and adaptation of the

individuals to the area before their release into the wild. The young individuals have been taken to Orbetello in spring 2012. The species used to be present in the area and only recently returned in Tuscany after an absence of 200 years.

II. Padule Bolgheri Oasis - White Stork : As in 2010 and 2011, the white stork returned also in 2012 to

nest in the WWF affiliated Oasis Palude di Bolgheri. After the first successful nesting in 2008 the pair has returned every year. In 2012 the pair successfully fledged its young.

III. Ibis: The Ibis project in collaboration with the Austrian Waldrappenteam association continued in

2012. Each year a group of ibis bred in captivity are conducted by researchers to the Orbetello nature

reserve (Tuscany region, Site of Community Importance and Special Protection Area) . The main purpose of the project is to teach captive bred birds the migration routes for future reintroduction programs to integrate natural populations. Other juveniles were conducted by Austrian researchers in

2010 to the Orbetello lagoon nature reserve.

IV. Corsican red deer: The Corsican red deer is a key species for illegal poaching in the historical

Monte Arcusu Oasis in Sardinia (Site of Community Importance and Special Protection Area). Each year a census of the population in the Oasis is carried out by staff. The 2012 census confirmed a

stable population of deer with a population of approximately 1345 deer and a medium density of 4,6 deer per 100 ha corresponding to a slight decrease since 2011 (in 2011 the medium density was

calculated at 5.2 per 100ha). The 2012 census has confirmed that the highest density of deer is found within the nature reserve premises indicating higher survival within the protected area. The 2012

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census was incorporated in a wider project launched in 2012 on the conservation of the Corsican red deer. Funded by the local province, the three year project aims to study the ungulate densities and test

a series of measures to reduce conflicts with local farmers. The project also looks at different methods for improving red deer conservation through the management of the forest and clearings for deer.

V. Amphibian Project: in 2010 the national park “Parco dell’Alta Murgia” collaborated with WWF Italy for amphibian conservation in the park. The 2011 project aimed to gain an overview of the current conservation status of amphibian populations in the park as a first step towards new

management strategies. In 2012 the second part of the project was launched: this phase looked at wetland habitats and conducted a study on the conservation status and mapping of these habitats,

particularly important for endemic and endangered species of amphibians.

VI. Artificial breeding sites: as part of the management activities to improve breeding sites for vulnerable

species, in several Oases new artificial breeding sites have been created. Actions have included artificial nest boxes for passerine species, improvements on heronries (e.g. Ripa Bianca di Jesi,

Orbetello lagoon etc), installation of bat boxes and raptor nests. Other artificial nests have been created in the Orbetello lagoon nature reserve for the common scops owl and the European roller. In 2011 a new project was launched to improve breeding sites for predators in a national nature

reseve on the outskirts of Rome. The project was concluded in 2012 and as of early 2013 up to 70% of the new nest sites have been occupied by targeted species. The WWF Oases of Macchiagrande, Vasche di Maccarese and the recently acquired Bosco Foce dell’Arrone lie within the national nature

reserve Litorale Romano. Invasive species have in been a major management issue in the national nature reserve. The importance of the role of predatory species in controlling invasive species (e.g.

feral pigeons) has been recognized by the local administrations who, with the support of WWF, proceeded with the installation of artificial nesting sites. Adequate nesting sites have in fact been recognized as a limiting factor for these species in the areas, particularly as a consequence of new

land management practices and renovation work on old buildings. Project aims are to improve breeding conditions for predatory species and indirectly target invasive species.

VII. Avian monitoring projects: in several Oasis yearly monitoring of avian species (migrants, wintering spp) continued in 2012 as part of the Oasis management. The collection of the data will provide

sound bases for the future management of the areas and provide insights into the status of important populations of endangered species.

E. Management Plans: In 2012 the reviewed management plans of the national nature reserve Le

Cesine was in line to be approved by the Italian Ministry for the Environment, the final step before becoming fully operational. Management plans are at the base of nature reserve management and

are in line with WWF principles and standards (“Open standards for the practice of

conservation”). Adaptive management is at the core of all management plans of WWF Oases.

F. Public Awareness and Environmental Education: A fundamental part of the Oases activities,

several environmental education projects were completed and/or continued into 2012. These include a renovation project of the visitor centre of the Guardiaregia – Campochiaro nature reserve supported

by the Molise Region (the project includes a complete renovation of the visitor centre and laboratories

for environmental education activities and renovation work on the deer centre); other environmental

education projects in 2012 have included special projects dedicated to schoolchildren with dedicated

visits and laboratories in the nature reserves, renovation of education materials for schools and, new and improved activities for schools (eg Bosco di San Silvestro nature reserve, Cratere degli Astroni

nature reserve, Le Cesine nature reserve, Persano, Macchiagrande and Ripa Bianca di Jesi reserves). In

2012 the Oases were also involved in a project known as “Giovani Protagonisti”/ “Nature and

territory: the young protagonists of their future for a living Planet” (one year project, 2012,

financed by Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri, Dipartimento della Gioventù e del Servizio Civile Nazionale),a project dedicated to young people between the ages of 18 and 35. Participation was on a

voluntary basis. The aim of the project was to seek the active participation of young people in the

safeguard of their territory through a series of theoretical and practical activities organized in the

Oases. Focusing on different themes, the project aimed to give young people the opportunity to learn

about their territory and become actively involved in its conservation. Themes covered included

dedicated sessions on the local fauna and flora, the landscape, natural photography, agriculture and biodiversity etc and use of social network and internet tools. Over 1800 young people were directly

involved across 32 Oases/Environmental education centers (CEA) in 16 Region in Italy and 160

courses/meeting realized (see: www.giovaniprotagonistiwwf.it).

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Other public awareness raising projects include the World Migratory Bird day 2012 to promote bird conservation, the International Day of Wetlands in February, the National Day of WWF Oases in

May (the latter event occurs every year when all WWF Oases are opened with free entrance and

activities to the public, see Annex 2) and the Butterfly Month in June and July which aims to raise

awareness on the plight of butterflies.

Finally, social responsibility activities with enterprises continues every year. Staff from enterprises

are actively involved in a day of work in the nature reserve providing valuable support to nature reserve staff. The Oases are also important sites for national and international meetings.

G. Organic Agriculture: in 2009 the first set of organic products (Terre dell’Oasi) were launched.

Products include spelt pasta, honey, salt, wine and oil and are produced in WWF Oases (Lago di

Penne, Laguna di Ponente di Orbetello, Saline di Trapani and Forteto della Luja). Crops are grown within the Oases’ premises. The project aims to promote a return to traditional farmlands

highlighting the importance of these areas for nature conservation. In 2010 the first whole grain

pasta products from the Orbetello lagoon nature reserve were produced. New products introduced

in 2011 include salt from the regional nature reserve of Saline di Trapani in Sicily and red wine

from the affiliated Oas is of Forteto della Luja. The e-commerce website has been completed and products are today sold both within the Oases and through the website (www. terredelloasi.it). In

2012 promotion and commercial activities continued.

2) Implementation of Workplans and Budgets*

The projects listed above were financed both by internal resources although some projects received contributions from public entities. Planned activities for 2012 were generally completed.

3) Challenges and Strengths Affecting Performance

In 2007 the Oases’ macro-project was restructured by focusing the main goal of managing effectively

and efficiently the most complex Protected Areas of the network. The implementation of common and

effective management strategies to achieve the main goal of conserving their biodiversity and promoting public awareness are showing the first signs of success. Effective and updated

management plans (based on the concept of adaptive management and WWF Standards ) are in

place for the efficient management of the Oases. This allows WWF Italy to efficiently address

biodiversity conservation and implement strategies to restore habitats and conserve species and thus

face the major challenges of changing ecosystems. Environmental conditions have significantly improved in the Oases, many species have returned after years of absence (e.g. white stork return

after 200 years), species diversity is increasing in many Oases and visitor numbers are

improving. In addition the production of organic products entirely produced in the WWF protected

areas paves the way for the restoration and preservation of farmlands of high nature conservation

value. In fact bird diversity and numbers have improved in these Oases. Improved monitoring actions

have significantly reduced illegal poaching in the Oases and limited forest fires.

The main challenges that WWF Italy continues to face are a limited interest and investments in

biodiversity conservation by stakeholders and larger community, conflicts with the local communities and limited resources. Future work will have to focus on further improving relations with Public

Authorities, private stakeholders and local communities. The economic crises has severely impacted

nature conservation with less funds being available for nature conservation projects.

4) and 5) Adaptive Management and Lessons Learned*

In the current cultural and economic crisis that is affecting the country it is necessary to face many problems (lack of resources, little attention from the media and institutions, etc) by improving

collaborations and exchanges with the local community and between public and private sectors. The Oases, as well as being tools for the active conservation of biodiversity in priority areas (e.g. Natura

2000) and natural corridors (connectivity), are sites of maximum visibility for WWF: they represent an

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important tool for raising awareness and gaining support through membership. For this reason, the

Oases should be supported and used as connections between the global and the local.

Biodiversity Monitoring – Increase of knowledge of biodiversity status on WWF Oases that are also

an important statistic sample of Natura2000 network in Italy.

Lessons learned about Public awareness: All Oases are actively engaged in environmental education

activities. Specific programmes are set up for students of all ages. Around 30% of yearly visitors are

schools. New programmes are continuously proposed to encourage schools to participate and take an

active role in nature conservation. Ages range from primary school right up to univers ity students. Many Oases have been equipped with open-air laboratories, areas equipped with tables, microscopes

and other instruments to allow students to engage in the different activities. Visits to the Oases are

inserted in school curricula. The Oases also participate in international events for the wider public

which have a significant environmental education value (e.g. Oases’ National Day – see Annex 2,

Earth Day, World Migratory Bird day, European night of nocturnal raptors, International wetland day etc). 2012 saw the third “month of butterflies” in WWF Oases. The initiative gives visitors the

opportunity to actively participate in a butterfly-dedicated guided visit in WWF Oases. Visitors are

given information material and along with guides learn to identify the butterflies observed during the

visit. The information material and support of a guide give visitors the chance to learn as much as they

wish about butterflies, their plight and what WWF and its Oases do to conserve them (e.g. butterfly

gardens etc). Many Oases are equipped with butterfly gardens, dedicated areas managed for butterfly conservation (e.g. plants essential for the butterfly life-cycle are planted with particular attention to

vulnerable species). Visitor numbers in the Oases have generally stayed stable across all nature

reseves, particularly in response to the organisation of specific events like the butterfly month, a drive

for the continued promotion and development of new events in the Oases. In 2012 a project at a

national level targeting young people between the ages of 18 and 35, “Giovani Protagonisti”, successfully involved more than 1800 young people. The aim of the project was to seek the active

participation of young people in the safeguard of their territory through a series of theoretical and

practical activities organized in the oases. Those who participated returned interesting proposals on

how to face future challenges in nature conservation.

PART 2: MONITORING REPORT (YEAR END ONLY. SUBMIT AS EXCEL OR WORD TABLE).

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Table 2. Monitoring Report (including Conservation Achievement KPI) (see guidelines above for completing the table; Excel version is available)

Notes: The Goals and objectives refer to “WWF Mediterranean Initiative Strategic Framework for Reporting”, endo rsed 2010, pp. 1-12. SO: Strategic Objective

Goals & O bjectives Indicator and

common indicator

Baseline

(value & date

of

measurement)

Current status (value & date) Planned Intermediate Result, &

Yr.

Planned Final

Result, & Yr.

Conser

vation

Achievement

Rating

Justific

ation of

rating

End 2012 FY14-2013 FY15-2014

Goal 1- Build a Future for Mediterranean Landscapes By 2020 Mediterranean

priority terrestrial landscapes, including Mediterranean

forests, agro-sylvo-pastoral ecosystems, coastal landscapes and islands will

be secured or on the way to recovering their ecological features and their capacity to

provide a sustained flow of ecosystem services, including

resilience to climate change, thanks to sustainable landscape planning

and management, effective systems of protected areas, sustainable

landscape economies and markets that support landscape conservation.

Old Management Plans are updated and functional and in line with WWF standards and adaptive management principles

In 2011 the management plan for Le

Cesine nature reserve was

underway.

The management plan has been completed and is awaiting final approval by the

Italian Ministry for the Environment.

Management Plas updated (Standards

WWF) awaiting to be

approved by the Public authorities

Management plans are approved by

PAs and fully operational

Efficiency of conservation by

Management Plans

6

Management plan

follow Standa

rd procedures

and are in place.

Reduced or no net loss of land to infrastructure and urban

development; reduced or no increase in fragmentation in priority landscapes

Urban

development continues to threaten the

surroundings and buffer zones of

protected areas (Oases).

All Oases retain their

perimeters. One new Oasis (Scivu) became part of the network of

protected areas.

Maintenance

of protected area perimeters

Maintain and

possibly extend the Network of

Protected Areas

Reduced or

no net loss of land to infrastructure

and urban development by Protected

Areas

7 All

Med. Oases retain

their perimeters

and one

new Oasis in an

important area

had

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Goals & O bjectives Indicator and

common indicator

Baseline

(value & date

of

measurement)

Current status (value & date) Planned Intermediate Result, &

Yr.

Planned Final

Result,

& Yr.

Conser

vation

Achiev

ement

Rating

Justific

ation of

rating

End 2012 FY14-2013 FY15-2014

been added to the

network.

Reduce/control illegal poaching

Population estimates of

Corsican red deer (1989: 215

individuals, , 2008: 970;

2009: 1220; 2010: 1365; 2011: 1505

individuals The Corsican red deer is a

key species for illegal

poaching in the historical Monte Arcusu

(Oasis in Sardinia)

2012: 1345 individuals Maintain population

and updated monitoring report

Maintain the population at

the current level by continuous

monitoring of the area

Control and eradicate

illegal poaching on the Oasis

borders and buffer areas

7 Effective

reduce of illegal

poaching.

SO 1.2 By 2020, effectively managed

networks of protected areas

(including Natura 2000 and

transboundary management

platforms such as Dinaric Arc)

are implemented and operative in

at least five countries or

subregions of the Mediterranean,

demonstrating PA role as land

use management tool (reducing

habitat loss and fragmentation),

support for ecosystem services,

Number (extension, representativeness) of protected areas in priority landscapes

PAs and PA networks with sustainable financing plans (business plans)

In 2008 WWF was managing

34 Oases which all lie

within the Natura 2000 network of

SPAs and SCIs.

72 Oases lie within the Natura 2000 network,

In 2012, an important progress

was made on biodiversity monitoring in WWF Oases/SCIs. Important results

for future management and network conservation activities (conference and

publication edited).

Maintain the number and

extensions of the

protected areas

Maintain the number of the

protected areas in

priority areas. Increase the number of

management plans for the protected

areas

By 2020, effectively

managed networks of

protected areas

7 Strong effort

to coordin

ate biodiversity

conservation in WWF

Oases

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Goals & O bjectives Indicator and

common indicator

Baseline

(value & date

of

measurement)

Current status (value & date) Planned Intermediate Result, &

Yr.

Planned Final

Result,

& Yr.

Conser

vation

Achiev

ement

Rating

Justific

ation of

rating

End 2012 FY14-2013 FY15-2014

and asset for economic development (sustainable

finance for PA, business

engagement, PES schemes).

System/Natura2000.

Forest fires Forest fires usually are a

problem for Mediterranean Oases.

No fires reported within

WWF Oases. In 2012. Fire prevention measures are

in full force.

Construction of fire prevention infrastructures in Monte Arcosu was

completed in 2012

Continued and

intensification of monitoring during the

summer months when

fire risk is a major concern.

Construction of fire

prevention infrastructures in the Oases

(e.g. wells for water

availability) Continued

monitoring activities and collaboration

with local authoriies

By 2020, WWF Oases

have effective fire prevention

measure in force

7 No forest

fires occurred in the

Med. Oases

in 2012

SO 1.5

By 2015 at least 5 landscapes where High Nature Value Farmlands are present, are

managed to accomplish conservation and agriculture production objectives in a

mutually reinforcing way.

Surface of land devoted to small scale, multifunctional and high nature

value agriculture Restored/reconnected habitats

Organic

Agriculture (Crop production in

4 Oases). In 2010 the first set of products

were sold

Organic production continues

in the Oases Lago di Penne and Orbetello lagoon, Saline di Trapani and Forteto della

Luja.

Conservation

of ecosystems of high conservation

value. By reconverting the farmland

of the Oases into organic

crop production (the fields had

been set aside till 2009) the projects will

be conserving

.Entrance of

new products, extension of commercial

activity

By 2015,

areas of high conservation value

(farmlands) are managed through

sustainable oprganic

agriculture

6 Innova

tive project on

farmlands conser

vation by

organic agriculture

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Goals & O bjectives Indicator and

common indicator

Baseline

(value & date

of

measurement)

Current status (value & date) Planned Intermediate Result, &

Yr.

Planned Final

Result,

& Yr.

Conser

vation

Achiev

ement

Rating

Justific

ation of

rating

End 2012 FY14-2013 FY15-2014

important farmland habitats for

many species of fauna and flora. In 2013

introduction of new products , rise

in quantities sold and

number of clients

Goal 4 –Equip Mediterranean Ecosystems

to Adapt to Climate Change By 2020 adaptation to

climate change is integrated in land and resource

management plans that are identified by WWF as critical to conservation of

biodiversity and ecosystem functions, including PA systems, IRBM plans, ICZM

plans, forest management and fire prevention plans.

-Trends of species/habitats particularly vulnerable to climate change.

2007: First research to

study climate change effects on natural

ecosystems began.

Weather stations were installed in 10

Oases

In 2012 research was completed. Weather stations

continue to monitor climate parameters.

Yearly forest monitoring continues

preliminary results.

By 2014 final results are

expected which will provide

essential guideline for

future management and

adaptation of the Oases to climate

change

By 2020, WWF’ Oases

will be equipped to face major

changes on the basis of

scientifically sound results.

Management strategies and efforts

will thus be placed on

high priority areas.

4 Project on

climate change is

innovative (we

are waiting for

progress on results)

Goal 5 - Present and Emerging Drivers of

Regional Importance 5.1

Tourism

- Visitor numbers - Design and implementation of services for tourists -Adaptation of infrastructures for hospitality

Visitor numbers

(including schools): - 2007: 92,449

- 2008: 82,957

Visitors numbers in 2012 :71811 (Note that certain

Oases were closed following adverse weather conditions)

In 2012 guided visits and

educational services to

Continue to work on

improving services and increase

visitor

Increase the number of

visitors, schools and members in

the Oases

Raise public awareness on

sustainable tourism and biodiversity

conservation

6 Progress on

activities and effort

toward

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Goals & O bjectives Indicator and

common indicator

Baseline

(value & date

of

measurement)

Current status (value & date) Planned Intermediate Result, &

Yr.

Planned Final

Result,

& Yr.

Conser

vation

Achiev

ement

Rating

Justific

ation of

rating

End 2012 FY14-2013 FY15-2014

in line with sustainable principles

- 2009: 80,964 2010: 68000

2011: 85000

schools and the public were in full operation in all Oases; work on the buildings of the

Monte Arcosu Oasis include new solar panels and photovoltaic station to

improve the energy efficiency of the buildings. Renovation of the visitor centre with new

equipment for educational activities is close to

completion. -Progress on integration of Panda Farm, Tourism Office’

activities and Oases. - National Day of WWF Oases (over than 12.000

visitors). -Project “Giovani

protagonisti” (for involvement of young people; more than 1800 in the

project’ activities).

numbers. through the construction of new and

dedicated projects.

Promote sustainable tourism using

the Oases as a model of the

integration of tourists’ needs with

those of a protected area.

issues (by visiting WWF Oases)

by 2020

innovation.

Overall Conservation Achievement Rating (based on long-term objectives 6

Annex 1 - LIST OF WWF OASES – MEDITERRANEAN ECOREGION – (update April 2013)

Region Oases’ Name Extension

(Ha)

SIC

included

(Ha)

SIC ZPS

AB Calanchi di Atri 380 1154.00 SIC-IT7120083

AB Diga di Alanno 320 36119.00 SIC-IT7140203 IT7140129

AB Cascate del Verde 287.5 450 SIC IT 7140212

AB Gole del Sagittario 400 1349.00 SIC -IT7110099

AB Lago di Serranella 302 1092.00 SIC-IT7140215

AB Sorgenti del Pescara 47 288 SIC-IT7110097

AB Lago di Penne 1300 109 SIC-IT7130214

BA Lago Pantano di Pignola 155 164.68 ZPS-SIC-IT9210142

BA Bosco di Policoro 21 1092 ZPS-SIC-IT9220055

BA Lago di San Giuliano 1000 2575 ZPS SIC-IT9220144

CAL Lago dell'Angitola 875 875 SIC-IT9340086

CA Cratere degli Astroni 247 253 ZPS-SIC-IT8030007

CA Diecimare 444 -

CA Persano 110 1515 ZPS-SIC-IT8050021

CA Bosco di San Silvestro 76 81 SIC-IT8010004

CA Grotte del Bussento - Morigerati 607 2.94 SIC-IT8050016

CA La Punta/Oasi Blu di Pioppi 157 -

CA Bosco Camerine 100 -

CA Campolattaro - alta valle fiume

Tammaro

1000 2300 SIC-IT8020001

CA Monte Polveracchio 200 14307 SIC-IT8050052

CA Valle della Caccia 200 14307 SIC-IT8050052

CA Montagna di Sopra 312 15641 SIC-IT8040006

CA Parco Croce 0.3 -

CA Lago di Conza 800 1214 SIC-IT8040007 ZPS IT8040007

LA Macchiagrande (RM) 280 317 SIC-IT6030023

LA Vasche di Maccarese 33 -

LA Pian Sant'Angelo 254 -

LA Forre di Corchiano 42 -

LA Ninfa 106 22 SIC-IT6040002

LA Lago Secco 15 135 ZPS -SIC-IT6020002 ZPS-IT6020002

LA Foce dell'Arrone 30 -

LA Orto Botanico Collepardo 1 - ZPS-IT60500008

LA Oasi urbana del Tevere

MA Frasassi 4,5 692 SIC-IT5320003 ZPS-IT5320017

MA Ripa Bianca di Jesi 310 140 ZPS-SIC-IT5320009

MA Torricchio 317,12 1023 SIC-IT5330022 ZPS-IT5330030

MO Guardiaregia-Campochiaro 3135 25002 SIC-IT222287 ZPS-IT7222296

PU Torre Guaceto 1800 7978 ZPS-SIC-IT9140005

PU Il rifugio Mellitto 6 -

PU Le Cesine 348 2148 ZPS-SIC-IT9150032

PU Monte Sant Elia 92 26740 ZPS-SIC-IT9130007

PU Lago Salso 1000 14109 SIC-IT9110005 ZPS-IT9110038

PU Fonte di Acquaviva 2.5 -

PU Boschi Romanazzi-Marzegaglia 11

SA Monte Arcosu 3572 30369 SIC-ITB041105 ZPS-ITB044009

SA Steppe sarde 8 20408 SIC-ITB011113 ZPS-ITB013048

SA Scivu 200 2899 SIC-ITB040071

SI Capo Rama 57 180 SIC-IT020009

SI Lago Preola e Gorghi Tondi 335.62 1511 SIC-ITA010005 ZPS-ITA010031

SI Saline di Trapani e Paceco 968 962 SIC-ITA010007 ZPS-ITA010028

SI Torre Salsa 762 1231 SIC-ITA040003

TO Bosco del Bottaccio 20 15 SIC-IT5120101

TO Dune di Forte dei Marmi 3.17 -

TO parco Didattico Ronchi 1.5 -

TO Dune di Tirrenia 24 9657 SIC-IT5170002 ZPS-IT5170002

TO Cornacchiaia 89 9657 SIC-IT5160002

TO Lago di Chiusi 10 802 SIC-IT5190009 ZPS-IT519009

TO Stagni di Focognano 35 1902 ZPS-SIC-IT5140011

TO val di Rose 2 1902

TO Padule di Bolgheri 513 577 ZPS-SIC-IT5160004

TO Orti Bottagone 121.00 121 ZPS-SIC-IT5160010

TO Lago di Burano 700

98

236

SIC-IT51A0032

SIC-IT51A0031

ZPS-IT51A0033

TO Orbetello 230 3694 SIC-IT51A0026 ZPS-IT51A0027

TO Bosco Rocconi 140 6299 ZPS-SIC-IT51A0018

TO Capra Matilda 62.5 -

TO Oasi Dynamo 900 -

TO San Felice 50 373 ZPS-SIC-IT51A0012

TO Gabbianello 25 -

UM Alviano 900 740 SIC-IT5220011 ZPS-IT5220024

Source: “The Oases system of WWF Italy” – Evaluation report, April 2013 (Agapito, Canu; Benedetto).

Annex 2 – Fact sheet National Initiative “Riutilizziamo l’Italia” – Reuse of Italy

June 2012

Background: Le Oasi, i motivi

Nell’ambito del territorio europeo l’Italia presenta una situazione peculiare: un’elevata biodiversità terrestre e marina ancora a forte rischio, una diffusa antropizzazione, un

paesaggio culturale di pregio. Le comunità in alcuni casi si contraddistinguono per un forte

legame con il territorio locale, rappresentando potenzialmente un riferimento al di là dei confini nazionali. A parte queste esperienze, spesso la cultura dei beni comuni è stata nel

tempo erosa da modelli imperanti di consumo delle risorse e

di esaltazione dell’ iniziativa privata a scapito del pubblico.

Per tale motivo, fin dalla sua istituzione nel 1966 il WWF

Italia ha individuato tra i primi filoni di azione la costruzione

di una rete di Oasi gestite secondo i principi della

conservazione e finalizzate a creare dei modelli propulsori

di buone pratiche nel territorio nelle quali sono inserite. Da allora la rete delle Oasi è cresciuta fortemente

raggiungendo nel 2012 il numero di 117 Oas i gestite dal

WWF.

L’evoluzione della rete delle Oasi quindi r isulta un progetto

significativo contestualizzato nel territorio italiano ma con

importanti riferimenti internazionali: il Conservatoire du

Littoral francese e il National Trust inglese. La rete è

aumentata non solo numericamente ma anche come modello innovativo di nuove economie, di convivialità sociale con molti

attori del territorio (associazioni, volontariato, imprese, etc), di

riferimento scientifico per il monitoraggio dell’evoluzione della

biodiversità, di centro propulsore di iniziative di conservazione

anche nei confronti delle istituzioni (es. Natura2000), di promozione di energie rinnovabili (Osservatorio Clima) e di

riattivazione di filiere produttive su terreni incolti (progetto Terre

delle Oasi).

Data la finalità di produzione di innovazione, una delle azioni

principali riguarda la sensibilizzazione, la partecipazione e il

coinvolgimento di tutti gli attori del territorio, oltre ai media e

alle istituzioni, dalla scala nazionale a quella locale.

Il principale strumento messo a punto da numerosi anni è l’annuale GIORNATA DELLE

OASI, nel 2012 alla sua ventennale edizione, un evento nazionale solitamente svolto alla

fine di maggio.

Il Programma Oasi La Giornata delle Oasi 2012

Fact sheet In the frame of biodiversity conservation and land use work

carried on by WWF Italy

La Giornata delle Oasi – 20 maggio 2012

Gli obiettivi della Giornata delle Oasi 2012 sono stati:

1-CONVOCAZIONE: richiamare un elevato numero di persone a partecipare, garantendo

ampia visibilità per le attività del WWF Italia;

2-RACCOLTA FONDI CON DESTINAZIONE A PROGETTI CONCRETI: Festa Oasi

2012 ha un obiettivo di raccolta fondi per creare una nuova Oasi e mettere in sicurezza aree

a rischio;

3-SENSIBILIZZAZIONE: comunicare il valore, per l’Italia, di un grande progetto per la

tutela della biodiversità del nostro Paese, che parta dalla rete delle nostre Oasi;

4-RAFFORZAMENTO DEL MARCHIO: rafforzare l’immagine istituzionale del WWF in

linea con il posizionamento e il programma di attività dell’Associazione.

L’iniziativa nazionale è stata patrocinata dal Ministero dell’Ambiente, ministero dei Beni Culturali, Ministero delle Politiche Agricole e Forestali e sono state definite collaborazioni

con il Corpo Forestale dello Stato e con FIAB, Federazione Italiana Amici della Bicicletta.

La campagna di comunicazione e raccolta fondi per FestaOasi2012 ha focalizzato la

propria attenzione su mari e coste in Italia, ecosistemi che risultano sottoposti a notevoli

pressioni e non tutelati a sufficienza.

Il messaggio dell’evento è stato: “Un Mare di Oasi, Per Te”.

Strumenti adottati

Dossier “Coste e mare: il profilo fragile dell’Italia”

Strumenti di raccolta fondi: SMS solidale

Attivazione di media-parternship e coinvolgimento di Testimonial

Sito web: http://www.wwf.it/client/render_oasi.aspx?root=3379

Parternariati con imprese, in particolare Unicredit, Auchan e Coin (t-shirt e

braccialetti dedicati, all’interno degli store, fino a fine giugno)

Attività di banchetto in Oasi con il supporto di volontari

Libro “Favole dei cinque elementi” e attività di promozione in relazione a uscita del film per ragazzi “Lorax, il guardiano della foresta” (Universal Film)

Grandi donatori: gite Millennium Club, telemarketing, approfondimenti su rivista

Panda.

Programma nazionale e internazionale

Il Programma Oasi e la

relativa Giornata nazionale si inseriscono negli ambiti del Programma del WWF Italia relativi alla

conservazione della biodiversità alpina e mediterranea, al consumo del suolo e alla

proposta di nuove economie “verdi”, eque e sociali.

Allineamento al Global Programme Framework e alle Global Initiatives:

Priority places (EALP and Mediterranean Initative)

Land transformation

Footprint strategy & green economy

Smart Fishing

Sono stati identificati 3 progetti di raccolta fondi con l’obiettivo di rendere quanto più possibile trasparente l’allocazione dei fondi e di far sentire partecipi di progettazioni

concrete i donatori; in particolare il seguente progetto:

Dare vita alla nuova Oasi WWF Scivu ad Arbus (Sardegna)

Una delle aree più interessanti dal punto di vista naturalistico e paesaggistico del

Mediterraneo, più di 200 ettari nel territorio di Arbus. E’ costituita da un fascia costiera che

comprende la parte inferiore del sistema dunale di Piscinas - dune sabbiose in gran parte

ricoperte da vegetazione di macchia con specie preziose ed endemismi unici - e dalla spiaggia di Scivu, costituita da sabbia finissima. La spiaggia è sovrastata da una parete

sabbiosa che lascia poi il posto ad alti promotori rocciosi. L’area è parte del complesso

dunale denominato Scivu- Piscinas, considerato uno dei rari esempi di deserto costiero

di tutta l’Europa. Nel territorio insistono 2 aree SIC. Nelle acque di fronte Capo Pecora è

allo studio un’area marina protetta. Tra le specie più significative si cita il cervo sardo (una delle specie autoctone italiane salvate dall’estinzione proprio grazie alla storica azione del

WWF Italia in Sardegna nell’area di Monte Arcosu). La spiaggia è anche frequentata dalla

Caretta Caretta per la deposizione di uova. L'area è minacciata dal taglio della vegetazione,

dal passaggio dei fuoristrada, da un diffuso disturbo all’ambiente naturale, oltre a potenziali

trasformazioni dei fragili ecosistemi costieri (in considerazione della forte pressione turistica alla quale è sottoposta l’isola).

Localizzazione sulla costa di Arbus della nuova Oasi di Scivu (Sardegna)

Oasi di Scivu: Ecosistema dunale pregiato e fragile

Risultati

83 Oasi WWF coinvolte, 31 Riserve naturali (per la maggior parte SIC/ZPS gestiti

dal Corpo Forestale dello Stato)

12.000 presenze (in diminuzione rispetto agli anni scorsi ma in ragione delle

avverse condizioni meteorologiche che hanno inciso significativamente sul flusso

di pubblico.

Nonostante gli infausti eventi che hanno caratterizzato il finesettimana clou della

promozione Oasi (attentato davanti a una scuola a Brindisi sabato 19, terremoto in

Emilia domenica 20) e che hanno modificato i palinsesti tv, i risultati complessivi in termini di visibilità e s inergia su tutti i canali di promozione sono stati ottimali

sotto molti profili: stampa-web, radio-tv, social network; dal 29 Aprile al 21

Maggio:

o Quotidiani nazionali: 8 uscite; Quotidiani locali: 47 uscite; Periodici: 13

uscite;

o Tv: tot 81 passaggi televisivi; Radio: tot. 33 passaggi radiofonici

o Sito WWF Festa Oasi: 47.335 visite uniche; Pagina Facebook WWF Italia:

6500 c.a. in più (fans al 20 Maggio: circa 97.000); Twitter WWF ITALIA: 1.000 New Followers (New Total Followers> 15.000); Tweets totali

(tweets + retweets, sia da WWF che altri): 325 ca

o Lancio della giornata Oasi (16 maggio) con Conferenza Stampa presso la sede del WWf Italia di Roma alla presenza del Ministro dell’Ambiente e

della Tutela del Territorio e del Mare, Corrado Clini.

Prospettive e connessioni con altre iniziative legate alla tutela del mare e delle

coste:

Campagna 2011-2012: Un Mediterraneo di qualità, a cui è dedicata la piattaforma

http://mediterraneo.wwf.it/ che raccoglie le molte iniziative WWF nel bacino del

Mediterraneo: campi di volontariato per vigilare sulle spiagge dove le tartarughe marine,

specie prioritarie, depongono le uova in Calabria e Sicilia, proposte di turismo in barca a

vela e nelle Oasi WWF per ragazzi e adulti, un gioco online per i più piccoli,

monitoraggio scientifico di alcuni esemplari di Caretta caretta, la raccolta di segnalazioni delle deposizioni sulle spiagge con il coinvolgimento di turisti e bagnanti e

un “network tartarughe” nazionale che le raccoglie e cura in caso di cattura accidentale

nelle reti da pesca. La piattaforma potrà inoltre rappresentare un luogo di connessione

con la futura campagna internazionale WWF sugli Oceani.

Grande evento per le tartarughe marine, Turtle Day internazionale, celebrato il 16

giugno: sulla famosa spiaggia del Lido di Venezia esperti del mare, pescatori, istituzioni,

cittadini, e naturalmente bambini si sono riuniti per imparare a proteggere questi

affascinanti rettili del mare, dando grande visibilità di piazza e di media alle attività del WWF inerenti il mare (in particolare pesca sostenibile, consumo sostenibile di pesce,

gestione efficace ed efficiente di aree marine protette grazie all’adozione del metodo

degli Standard WWF).