scholarly journals Updates on the bryophyte flora of the lowland woods and temporary ponds west of Lake Trasimeno (Central Italy)

2016 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Central Italy ◽  
Temporary Ponds

The reproduction of the Apennine yellow-bellied toad (Bombina pachypus) in central Italy

2009 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 303-312 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Venchi ◽  
Mario Melletti ◽  
Marzia Mirabile ◽  
Marco Bologna
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Success ◽  
Endemic Species ◽  
National Park ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
The Other ◽  
Temporary Ponds ◽  
Progressive Decline ◽  
Ephemeral Ponds ◽  
Grazing Area ◽  
Desiccation Risk

AbstractAmphibians are declining worldwide and many species are threatened for unknown reasons. In fact, information on ecology of several species are not available due to the lack of studies. The Apennine yellow-bellied toad (Bombina pachypus) is an Italian endemic species in progressive decline in many areas, often for unclear reasons. A two-year study of 116 temporary ponds in a grazing area of the Majella National Park (central Italy) from 2001 to 2002 revealed that: (a) Apennine yellow-bellied toads reproduced in small ponds characterized by high desiccation risk; (b) breeding activity occurred for a prolonged period (at least from May to the beginning of August), during which females spawned clutches of very few eggs in several, successive events; (c) the reproductive success was very low especially because of high egg mortality; and (d) the main cause of mortality was the desiccation of ponds. Consequently, the characteristics of breeding areas (i.e., small, ephemeral ponds) are the most important feature influencing the reproduction. The safeguard of temporary ponds is crucial for the conservation of this amphibian and could preserve also the other species using these pools.

scholarly journals First Perceptions of Hydroperiod Mapping and Assessment of Shallow Waters in Coastal Landscapes by Drone-Based Monitoring Activities: A Remote-Sensing and GIS Approach

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 9773
Author(s):  
Massimiliano Scalici ◽  
Michela Perrone ◽  
Jacopo Battisti ◽  
Livia Benedini ◽  
Marco Malavasi
Keyword(s):  
Global Climate ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Nutrient Retention ◽  
Temporary Ponds ◽  
Shallow Waters ◽  
Sustainable Solutions ◽  
Close Proximity ◽  
Coastal Landscapes ◽  
Terrestrial Life ◽  
Wide Variability

Beyond the importance of ponds for aquatic and terrestrial life, pond networks seem to be crucial to providing a vital spatial resource in response to global climate change for all migrating and spreading taxa. Additionally, ponds offer sustainable solutions to issues of concern in water management, such as nutrient retention, rainfall interception, or carbon sequestration. Although the ecological role of shallow waters seems clear, significant work must be performed to set future guidelines and actions towards their conservation. The main aims of the present study are to (i) georeference all small temporary wetlands within the Tyrrhenian central Italy coastal area, (ii) evaluate their hydroperiod, and (iii) calculate their surface size variability. We found 137 wetlands, 53 of which were temporary and contained listed habitats. Each wetland’s status was assessed in relation to land use and proximity to stressors (e.g., urban centres, railways, roads) while observing the relationship between pond occurrence, lithology, and permeability. Amongst the detected wetlands, we selected and monitored 21 temporary ponds (homogeneously distributed within the study area) for 12 months using images collected by the non-professional drone Parrot Bebop 2. All images were then acquired in ArcGIS to georeference all temporary ponds. The analysis confirmed that the majority of the surveyed ponds are in close proximity to roads and tracks, which might have significant impacts on the preservation of such fragile habitats. Moreover, despite the wide variability of hydroperiod duration, the greater part of the pools fill with water in autumn and dry in summer, in alignment with the Mediterranean climate. This preliminary study allowed for the creation of the first temporary ponds’ database, which is useful for monitoring their status in central Italy and planning further studies to assess eventual detrimental effects caused by human-mediated activities.

Modelling herbicide treatment impact on groundwater quality in a central Italy area

Agronomie ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 267-276
Author(s):  
Daniela Businelli ◽  
Enrico Tombesi ◽  
Marco Trevisan
Keyword(s):  
Groundwater Quality ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Herbicide Treatment

The network contract in the agrifood industry: An exploratory study on collaborative drivers in central Italy

2019 ◽  
pp. 335-358
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Compagnucci ◽  
Alessio Cavicchi ◽  
Francesca Spigarelli
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Central Italy

A numerical model to verify the communication between Gari and Peccia springs (Cassino, Central Italy)

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 268-271
Author(s):  
Michele Saroli ◽  
Michele Lancia ◽  
Marco Petitta ◽  
Gabriele Scarascia Mugnozza
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Model ◽  
Central Italy
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