the integrity of the Mediterranean meadows of the Murgia, mitigating the environmental risk due to fire danger and the loss of biodiversity caused by mismanagement (overgrazing or abandonment) of pastoral activities through the dissemination of practices in balance with the natural resources.
the actions also at the end of the project with the “profits” deriving from the zootechnical activity.
of natural and semi-natural systems, of high conservation value through the recovery, breeding and enhancement of native breeds of sheep (Gentile di Puglia and Altamurana), goats and cattle (Podolica), promoting peaceful coexistence between breeders and wolves, as a benefit to their productions.
a permanent Center (Biological Station) that will guarantee the protection of the territory over time; sensitize the pastoral world to issues of protection and conservation of biodiversity, with particular attention to the mitigation of conflict between man and wolf; promote collaboration with the Park Authority, associations and agro-livestock farms.
monitoring activities on the integrity of pastoral systems using bio-indicators.
the basis for the future construction of a cheese factory, the “Caseificio dei Pastori” at the units of “Jazzo Corte Cicero” company, with the purpose of working milk also from neighboring companies. The purchased dairy products will support the educational-scientific activities of the Biological Station aimed at preserving the wolf and the agro-pastoral biocoenoses
