Italy

  About Centro Studi Naturalistici (Nature Studies Centre, a non-profit organisation) Funding support: Regional and EU funding (LIFE+) Number of staff: 20 (among officers, naturalists and workers) Number of visitors per year: 8,000 Overall aims of the centre The Salso Lake Oasis on one hand aims at the conservation of the most threatened animal species…

  About Riserva Naturale Foce Isonzo Funding support: Regione Friuli Venezia Giulia Number of staff: 10 – 15 Number of visitors per year: 25.000 (ticket); up to 100.000 if free areas are included Overall aims of the centre Conservation and restoration of wetlands, including formerly cultivated fields; education and research. Achievements: The Isonzo Nature Reserve…

  About The regional Nature Reserve of the Isonzo river’s Mouth is a 2400 hectares area which stretches along the last 15 Km of the Isonzo’s course. Funding support: Local council and regional administration, plus entrance fees. Number of staff: 20 Number of visitors per year: 40,000 Overall aims of the centre Provide good quality…