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The evolution in time of the concept of fast growing tree species: is it possible to use a definition applicable to all environmental conditions?
2020
Although the expression “fast-growing species” (FGS) referred to tree species has been since long time used, a clear definition has not been adopted for decades. Starting from the Italian historical background, we searched for the definitions of FGS formulated over time at a national and international level. The mean annual increment (MAI) of 10 m3 ha-1, identified by the FAO, has been the most commonly considered threshold until recently. Subsequently, experimental activities and research efforts have consistently enhanced the productivity of FGS, and other definitions have been proposed accordingly. Hence, FGS should provide annual wood yields of 15-25 m3 ha-1 with rotations of less than …
La certificazione PEFC di prodotti forestali non legnosi: il sughero in Sicilia.
2019
La certificazione PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) è un sistema di valutazione della sostenibilità della gestitone forestale. Il sistema PEFC opera lungo tutta la catena di approvvigionamento forestale promuovendo le buone pratiche forestali e garantendo che il legname e i prodotti forestali non legnosi siano prodotti nel rispetto dei criteri degli standard ambientali e sociali. Numerosi studi dimostrano che la certificazione forestale, attraverso una maggiore consapevolezza di gestitone ambientale, determina una maggiore richiesta dei prodotti sul mercato. Nell'area mediterranea sono presenti circa 2,3 milioni di ettari di sughereta strettamente legati alla pres…
Agro-hydrological models to schedule irrigation of Mediterranean tree crops
2010
In this paper a comparison between two agro-hydrological models, used to schedule irrigation of typical Mediterranean tree crops, is assessed. In particular the comparison between the model proposed by FAO, using a black box processes schematization, and the SWAP model based on the numerical analysis of Richards’ equation is initially presented for two irrigation seasons, 2005 and 2006, and two Mediterranean tree crops, i.e. grapevine (Vitis vinifera, L.) and olive oil (Olea europea, L.). The comparison mainly focuses on hydrological balance components and on soil water contents. After investigating and setting the scheduling parameters ordinarily practiced by the framers in the area (i.e o…
Morphological characterization of calanchi (badland) hillslope connectivity
2018
Calanchi, a type of Italian badlands created by a combination of water erosion processes and local geomorphological and tectonic controls, is a striking example of long-term landscape evolution. In small temporal/spatial scales, the calanchi exhibit many of the geomorphic processes and landforms that may be observed in fluvial landscapes; hence, they may be considered as microbasins where geomorphic dynamics and landscape features can be related. The goal of this research is testing the use of simple morphometric variables for assessing sediment connectivity of calanchi landforms. In order to detect the morphological characteristics controlling the landscape connectivity of calanchi basins,…
Confronto funzionale di differenti strategie di caratterizzazione idraulica del suolo
2008
Parametrizzazione del metodo del Curve Number per i bacini siciliani
2011
Empirical methods to determine average annual runoff coefficient in Sicilian basins
2012
Comparison between Curve Number empirical values and Curve Number obtained by handbook tables at basin scale in Sicily, Italy
2012
CARATTERISTICHE DIMENSIONALI ED ENERGETICHE DI PRECIPITAZIONI NATURALI MISURATE CON UNA TECNICA DISDROMETRICA IN SPAGNA
2016
Nella memoria sono riportati i risultati ottenuti a partire dalle distribuzioni dimensionali delle gocce di pioggia (DSD) rilevate nel periodo Luglio 2015- Gennaio 2016, mediante un disdrometro ottico installato presso la stazione sperimentale “El Teularet- Sierra de Enguera” sita nella comunità Valenciana. Dopo aver aggregato le DSD per classi di intensità, è stata condotta una analisi sulle caratteristiche delle distribuzioni rilevate in funzione dell’intensità di precipitazione ed è stata verificata l’applicabilità della distribuzione di Ulbrich utilizzando il metodo dei momenti per la stima dei parametri. Le misure sono state utilizzate per determinare i valori misurati di potenza cinet…
Morphological characteristics of ephemeral gullies in Sicily, south Italy
2011
Ephemeral gullies (EGs) are channels of different sizes refilled by tillage equipment normally used on farms. In this paper, the data-set collected from 1995 to 2007 in a wheat-cultivated area in Raddusa (Sicily, Italy), having a surface of almost 80 ha, were used to analyze the morphological characteristics of EGs. The measurements show an high temporal variability in EG characteristics. The EG measurements and the rill erosion measurements carried out in 15 plots located in the experimental “Sparacia” area (Sicily), demonstrated that a morphological similarity condition exists between rills and ephemeral gullies. The occurrence of step-pool structures in an EG occurring in the observation…