Papers by FRANCESCA ROMANA LUGERI
Engineering Geology for Society and Territory - Volume 7, 2014
Territorial and environmental problems demand, now more than ever, and particularly in Italy wher... more Territorial and environmental problems demand, now more than ever, and particularly in Italy where the situation is dramatic, the constant presence of the geologist in all social, cultural, economic and territorial contexts. It is necessary to act with greater authority and to make the public aware of how the territory in which they live can be both a source of risk and a resource. Knowledge is the key tool; the diffusion of scientific heritage, using well known and appreciated topics that are more accessible to the public, may represent one of the goals for the communication and sensitivity versus natural disasters. From the latest dramatic events in Italy emerged the need to create a new kind of communication that can activate a wider and conscious target, providing society with correct and clear information about the geo-environmental conditions in Italy. There is an obvious need for a new approach to the problems related to the complex context that now shows us a planet going beyond the critical point. A holistic approach is imperative, that is a one that considers the environmental and social ecosystem in its entirety, providing all policy makers with a realistic view of the situation and of possible developments. In fact, a big problem for scientists as well as for society, is the prediction of natural disasters. Knowing what is going to happen, as accurately as possible, is the key to be able to provide an effective warning of the population and plan action to safeguard people and properties.
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During these years emerged the need to create new kinds of communication that can activate a cons... more During these years emerged the need to create new kinds of communication that can activate a conscious society, providing people with clear information on the geo-environmental scenarios of our country. A sensitive point in the scientific communication is how to organize the information in a strategic way, referring to targets and messages, in order to better communicate the contents to the audience. Being Landscape an object of human perceptions, it could become a “medium” to communicate the Earth Sciences to the whole society: it can be considered the result of the interaction of many natural and cultural components, as well as the expression of the geological processes. The following projects, realised in an experimental way in Italy, are successfully started thanks to a synergy between the Camerino University, the Geological Survey of Italy-ISPRA, the National Council of Geologists and Rai Sport. The main topics are: • The geological characterization of the Landscape in movies a...
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The study of a wine production area, starts usually from geological, geomorphological and pedolog... more The study of a wine production area, starts usually from geological, geomorphological and pedological data as those that we can represent in a detailed area map. Maps are complete tools in order to have a deep knowledge and a clear image of the studied areas. Each wine has its own landscape: natural and cultural landscape. The Carta della Natura project (L.394/91) studies the whole Italian territory at two main scales of analysis (1:250.000; 1:50.000) in order to evaluate the state of the environment. Landscapes and habitats were identifi ed following a holistic approach. Some of these topics are integrated in the IYPE project Geology and Wine in order to explain the complex link between earth sciences and cultural heritage. 1. La conoscenza del territorio Conoscere l’ambiente è di fondamentale importanza ai fi ni della sopravvivenza stessa: oggi più che mai assume un’indifferibile rilevanza strategica. L’approccio dell’essere umano alla conoscenza della natura vive una delle fasi p...
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The landscape has a concrete value as natural resource and basis of functional processes that sup... more The landscape has a concrete value as natural resource and basis of functional processes that support life; it also has an important symbolic value: the consequences of the loss of landscape have been and still are devastating, even on a social level. The Landscape is object of human perceptions and, at the same time, can be considered the result of the interaction of many natural and cultural components: therefore it could become a “medium” to communicate the Earth Sciences to the whole society: the geo-morphological sciences are a powerful tool in order to explain and share a “sense of natural identity”. The consciousness of being part of an ecosystem, is achieved through the knowledge and the experience of the environment.
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Landscape is part of everyone’s cultural heritage, if recognized and understood; such consciousne... more Landscape is part of everyone’s cultural heritage, if recognized and understood; such consciousness fosters a more creative participation of society in a balanced management of the territory and sustainable development: an important resource in times of crisis. Cognitive tools now enjoy a wide use and offer us a means of immediate communicative diffusion of scientific knowledge relative to an area and an environment. LANDSCApp, a smartphone app, gives the public a chance to try an alternative approach to the knowledge of the natural and cultural territorial heritage, thanks to a set of information related to the geological, morphological, environmental settings of the Italian landscapes.
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Today, more than ever, it is necessary to adopt an innovative approach to studying and educating ... more Today, more than ever, it is necessary to adopt an innovative approach to studying and educating the public about territorial sciences. The complex link connecting Earth and society has to be rediscovered, by raising awareness about environmental balances, resources, and risks. The best way, scientifically and culturally, to tackle the problem of sustainable development, is to adopt a methodological approach that includes the fundamental elements of communication, public education and training. Geotourism is a modern and powerful way of informing the general public about geological sciences. Landscape ecology offers new approaches in the field of scientific research, while on the socio-political front, the European Landscape Convention ratifies its essential functions on the cultural, ecological, environmental and social levels. Geographical information system (GIS) technology provides us with powerful communicative tools, suitable for creative and flexible use. We will examine the ...
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This article is dedicated to the Campania region (South West Italy), a complex region both for en... more This article is dedicated to the Campania region (South West Italy), a complex region both for environmental and cultural components: in particular, our attention is focused on the volcano, which, by representing its contradictions, becomes its icon. Through an examination of the relationships between the land settings and the geological history of the places, we move on to consider the link between the territory and one of its most symbolic products: on the slopes of Vesuvio, are cultivated those vineyards composing the so-called Lacryma Christi, a wine of ancient history, whose name is a reflection of legends and myths, deeply linked to tradition. Trying to explain the origins of the various elaborations of reality, characterized by resorting to the supernatural, the following pages want to offer a path that allows the observation of social and natural reality from multiple perspectives.
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The need of protection of the territory is a priority for the society, which is an integral part ... more The need of protection of the territory is a priority for the society, which is an integral part of it (unfortunately, this coincidence is often forgotten): the new environmental issues require the development of innovative management strategies and of appropriate knowledge and models. The balanced use of resources, essential for the survival and well-being of society, can be optimised through the promotion of the territory. The identification and the sustainable development of local resources can only be achieved by directing development policies towards a path of integration between ecological needs, protection of the landscape and socio-economic and cultural needs. The landscape, read as a result of the interaction between human and natural processes, is a rich heritage to safeguard, enhance and promote. The key requirement underlying each cultural and environmental enhancement project is the knowledge of the territory in its manifold aspects; knowledge that can be properly synth...
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