For three days, representatives of the conservation group Natura Sicula, from the island of Sicily (Italy), conducted a networking visit to the Cíes, Ons, and Sálvora archipelagos, as they were very interested on the removal of senescent forest plantations, the elimination of invasive species in natural habitats, guided tours, and other aspects of daily management.
Natura Sicula is a regional nature and culture association, whose objectives include the understanding, protection, conservation, and enhancement of biodiversity, natural habitats, ecosystems, and their ethno-anthropological heritage, seeking to raise awareness and promote sustainable behavior.
The visit provided a firsthand account of the challenges and difficulties of LIFE INSULAR during removing aging forest plantations, eliminating invasive plant species, and restoring natural habitats through the use of locally sourced and compatible plant propagation material, for replication on other island areas such as the Italian island of Sicily.
