REFER-UNIBA [created: 13/01/2005] [last update: 31/01/2005]
	Research finalized to the estimation of the Ecological and Functional values of standard typologies of urban and pERiurban green areas (REFER) Urban and periurban green areas are more and more perceived as vital spaces for the development of important functions other than those strictly ecological-environmental, thus considered elements of vital importance for the improvement of the social, economic quality of urban life. In this scenario, the REFER project intends to set out the basis for a multitask approach, through the acquisition of coordinated and synergic scientific knowledge regarding the issue of urban and periurban green areas. Particularly, the project plans to create a starting point in order to realize and to manage, also in Italy, urban and periurban green areas in a context of sustainability, according to the Agenda 21 framework. The project intends to conduct specific research with the following objectives: 1) Characterization of standard typologies of urban and periurban green areas (TSV); 2) Monitoring of habitat biodiversity in terms of vegetation and animals species; 3) Evaluation of the relationship among vegetation/microclimate/environment; 4) Evaluation of the relationship among vegetation/pollutants/environment. On the basis of the described targets it is important to evidence that the REFER project, without expecting to give an exhaustive and final picture of the issue, has the ambition to supply a first background outline in the Italian forestry research framework. Such outline, not only will facilitate the work of the technician and the designer of urban green areas, but will also allow choices based on realistic data and could represent, in the future, a valid starting point for further scientific activities. Further info: Prof. Giovanni Sanesi Dipartimento di Scienze delle Produzioni Vegetali Università degli Studi di Bari Via Amendola, 165/A 70126 Bari - ITALY Tel: 080 5443023 Fax: 080 5442976 Project web-page: http://www.greenlab.uniba.it/refer (available soon)
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