Disentangling the complexity and variability of Mediterranean temporary ponds (habitat type *3170)
The event will take place at the Botanical Garden of Rome (Italy) on 9-11 March 2022, hosted by Sapienza University of Rome.
It aims at exchanging knowledge and good practices on the interpretation, conservation and management of EU freshwater habitats, in particular the Mediterranean temporary ponds.
Throughout this gathering, Natura 2000 practitioners are invited to share experiences, forefront methods, lessons learned and results in an interactive and interesting way. We will also get to know each other better, strengthen our relationships and have thought-provoking conversations and debates.
Partecipants will get to meet a wider audience of international experts, including public authorities, researchers and managers of LIFE projects, to discuss the identification, conservation and management of one of the dominant vegetation communities of the Mediterranean temporary ponds (Isoëto-Nanojuncetea).
Experts will also possibly observe or participate in the translocation activities of some of the habitat's keystone species whose propagation is currently tested in the Botanical Garden of Rome (project LIFE PRIMED).
To view the programme and register for this event click here. Please register before the 7th of February 2022 to secure your place, as the number of participants for this event is limited.
Abstract submission
If you are willing to contribute to the event with an oral presentation (keynote speaker) or a poster, we kindly invite you to provide us with an abstract. Abstracts (maximum 300 words) are only accepted in English and should be related to one of the sessions described in the attached invitation. Please find also attached a template with the submission guidelines. Deadline for submission is the 15th of February 2022. You will be notified about the acceptance of the abstract as an oral presentation or abstract soon after the deadline. Accommodation and meal costs at the event will be fully covered for keynote speakers. Please send the abstract back to coordinator@lifeprimed.eu
Prof. Fabio Attorre
Director of Botanical Garden of Rome, Sapienza University
Vito Emanuele Cambria
Project Manager LIFE PRIMED LIFE17NAT/GR000511