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		<title>Successo della prova pilota con rotenone a Tres Estanys</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[· La sanguinerola è stata completamente eliminata dai laghi Tres Estanys del Mig e Tres Estanys de Baix, nel Parco Naturale dell’Alt Pirineu · Dieci mesi dopo l’intervento di eradicazione, entrambi i laghi mostrano un notevole recupero della trasparenza dell’acqua e della biodiversità, con il ritorno di anfibi e invertebrati, gruppi che non erano più stati rilevati dall’avvio dei primi programmi di monitoraggio nel 2014 · L’intervento, realizzato nell’ambito del progetto europeo LIFE RESQUE ALPYR, fornisce nuove conoscenze sull’uso del rotenone come strumento di ripristino ecologicoLa sanguinerola è stata completamente eliminata dai laghi Tres Estanys del Mig e Tres Estanys [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>· La sanguinerola è stata completamente eliminata dai laghi Tres Estanys del Mig e Tres Estanys de Baix, nel Parco Naturale dell’Alt Pirineu</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>· Dieci mesi dopo l’intervento di eradicazione, entrambi i laghi mostrano un notevole recupero della trasparenza dell’acqua e della biodiversità, con il ritorno di anfibi e invertebrati, gruppi che non erano più stati rilevati dall’avvio dei primi programmi di monitoraggio nel 2014</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>· L’intervento, realizzato nell’ambito del progetto europeo LIFE RESQUE ALPYR, fornisce nuove conoscenze sull’uso del rotenone come strumento di ripristino ecologico</strong><strong>La sanguinerola è stata completamente eliminata dai laghi Tres Estanys del Mig e Tres Estanys de Baix, nel Parco Naturale dell’Alt Pirineu</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Le prime osservazioni effettuate dopo l’intervento nei laghi Tres Estanys del Mig e Tres Estanys de Baix, nel Parco Naturale dell’Alt Pirineu, confermano la completa eliminazione della sanguinerola (<em>Phoxinus</em> spp.) e mostrano i primi segnali di recupero ecologico. La presenza di questo pesce nei Pirenei catalani è dovuta alla sua introduzione accidentale come esca viva nella pesca ricreativa alla trota, una pratica che ha provocato alterazioni significative in questi ecosistemi di alta montagna.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">L’intervento, realizzato lo scorso settembre nell’ambito del progetto europeo LIFE RESQUE ALPYR, è consistito nell’applicazione di rotenone, un ittiocida biodegradabile, con l’obiettivo di ripristinare l’equilibrio ecologico di questi sistemi lacustri e produrre evidenze scientifiche sull’efficacia e sulla sicurezza di questa metodologia di ripristino. Si tratta della seconda prova pilota realizzata nei laghi dei Pirenei catalani, dopo l’intervento effettuato nel settembre 2024 nel lago di Manhèra, in Val d’Aran.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I dati raccolti finora confermano che l’intervento ha raggiunto il suo obiettivo principale, con l’eradicazione della sanguinerola nei due laghi trattati. Parallelamente, i primi risultati del monitoraggio mostrano chiari segnali di recupero ecologico, con un notevole miglioramento della trasparenza dell’acqua e il ritorno di anfibi e invertebrati, gruppi particolarmente sensibili agli impatti causati da questa specie introdotta.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Secondo Barend L. van Drooge, ricercatore dell’Istituto di Diagnosi Ambientale e Studi sull’Acqua (IDAEA-CSIC), «il monitoraggio dei livelli di rotenone nell’acqua ha permesso di constatare che la sostanza si degrada alla velocità inizialmente prevista, con un’emivita compresa tra 10 e 20 giorni. Ciò riduce la sua permanenza nell’ambiente acquatico e indica un impatto molto limitato sull’ecosistema».</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Inoltre, non è stata rilevata alcuna traccia di rotenone nel fiume situato a valle dei laghi trattati. Questo risultato conferma che, come previsto, il prodotto è rimasto confinato all’area d’intervento e non si è disperso al di fuori dei laghi interessati.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Ripristinare gli ecosistemi alterati</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">L’introduzione di pesci è una delle principali cause della perdita di biodiversità nei laghi di alta montagna. La sanguinerola è una specie che si è insediata in numerosi laghi dei Pirenei a causa della sua introduzione accidentale come esca viva nella pesca ricreativa alla trota. La sua elevata capacità di riproduzione e di adattamento ne favorisce la diffusione e provoca importanti alterazioni delle reti trofiche.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La presenza di questo pesce comporta una significativa riduzione della biodiversità, in particolare tra gli organismi acquatici di piccole dimensioni e le popolazioni di anfibi, poiché si nutre delle loro uova e altera le condizioni necessarie alla loro riproduzione. Per questo motivo, la sua eliminazione è considerata una delle misure più efficaci per favorire il recupero degli ecosistemi lacustri di alta montagna. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I campionamenti effettuati dieci mesi dopo l’applicazione hanno rilevato una risposta molto positiva al trattamento, con un notevole recupero della trasparenza dell’acqua e della biodiversità. È stato inoltre constatato il ritorno di anfibi e invertebrati, gruppi che non erano più stati rilevati dall’avvio dei primi programmi di monitoraggio, nel 2014.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="871" height="490" src="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fotomuntatge.png" alt="" class="wp-image-6672" srcset="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fotomuntatge.png 871w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fotomuntatge-300x169.png 300w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Fotomuntatge-768x432.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Immagine aerea del lago Tres Estanys del Mig prima (luglio 2025) e dopo (luglio 2026) il trattamento. Foto: Marc Obiols.</figcaption></figure>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Un’esperienza di riferimento per la conservazione dei laghi dei Pirenei</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">L’intervento a Tres Estanys rappresenta la seconda prova pilota realizzata nell’ambito del progetto LIFE RESQUE ALPYR, dopo l’esperienza del lago di Manhèra, in Val d’Aran. In entrambi i casi è stata ottenuta l’eradicazione della sanguinerola e sono stati osservati i primi segnali di recupero della biodiversità caratteristica dei laghi di alta montagna.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Secondo Quim Pou-Rovira, direttore di Sorelló Estudis al Medi Aquàtic e responsabile tecnico dell’intervento, <strong>«nel</strong><strong> </strong><strong>caso</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Tres</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Estanys,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>la</strong><strong> </strong><strong>sfida</strong><strong> </strong><strong>era</strong><strong> </strong><strong>particolarmente</strong><strong> </strong><strong>rilevante</strong><strong> </strong><strong>perché</strong><strong> </strong><strong>l’intervento</strong><strong> </strong><strong>è</strong><strong> </strong><strong>stato</strong><strong> </strong><strong>realizzato</strong><strong> </strong><strong>in</strong><strong> </strong><strong>un</strong><strong> </strong><strong>sistema</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>dimensioni</strong><strong> </strong><strong>maggiori</strong><strong> </strong><strong>e</strong><strong> </strong><strong>più</strong><strong> </strong><strong>complesso</strong><strong> </strong><strong>rispetto</strong><strong> </strong><strong>al</strong><strong> </strong><strong>lago</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Manhèra,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>trattandosi</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>laghi</strong><strong> </strong><strong>interconnessi»</strong>. I risultati ottenuti dimostrano che questa metodologia può essere efficace anche in sistemi lacustri più estesi e complessi.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Una differenza importante tra i due laghi trattati nell’Alt Pirineu è che a Tres Estanys del Mig erano stati precedentemente realizzati interventi di controllo della sanguinerola mediante metodi meccanici, come reti, trappole e pesca elettrica. Sebbene tali interventi non fossero riusciti a eradicare completamente la specie, avevano comunque permesso di mantenerne sotto controllo la popolazione per diversi anni.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Secondo Marc Ventura, ricercatore del Centro di Studi Avanzati di Blanes (CEAB-CSIC) e coordinatore del progetto LIFE RESQUE ALPYR, <strong>«i</strong><strong> </strong><strong>primi</strong><strong> </strong><strong>dati</strong><strong> </strong><strong>indicano</strong><strong> </strong><strong>che</strong><strong> </strong><strong>il</strong><strong> </strong><strong>recupero</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ecologico</strong><strong> </strong><strong>sta</strong><strong> </strong><strong>avvenendo</strong><strong> </strong><strong>più</strong><strong> </strong><strong>rapidamente</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Tres</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Estanys</strong><strong> </strong><strong>del</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Mig</strong><strong> </strong><strong>rispetto</strong><strong> </strong><strong>a</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Tres</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Estanys</strong><strong> </strong><strong>de</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Baix</strong><strong> </strong><strong>e</strong><strong> </strong><strong>al</strong><strong> </strong><strong>lago</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Manhèra.</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Una</strong><strong> </strong><strong>possibile</strong><strong> </strong><strong>spiegazione</strong><strong> </strong><strong>è</strong><strong> </strong><strong>che</strong><strong> </strong><strong>i</strong><strong> </strong><strong>precedenti</strong><strong> </strong><strong>interventi</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>controllo</strong><strong> </strong><strong>della</strong><strong> </strong><strong>popolazione</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>sanguinerola</strong><strong> </strong><strong>abbiano</strong><strong> </strong><strong>consentito</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>preservare</strong><strong> </strong><strong>nel</strong><strong> </strong><strong>sedimento</strong><strong> </strong><strong>una</strong><strong> </strong><strong>riserva</strong><strong> </strong><strong>latente</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>specie,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>che</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ora</strong><strong> </strong><strong>favorirebbe</strong><strong> </strong><strong>una</strong><strong> </strong><strong>più</strong><strong> </strong><strong>rapida</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ricolonizzazione</strong><strong> </strong><strong>dell’ecosistema»</strong>.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Monitoraggio scientifico a lungo termine</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sebbene sia già stato possibile confermare l’eliminazione della sanguinerola nelle due prove pilota, i responsabili del progetto sottolineano che il completo recupero di questi ecosistemi è un processo graduale che richiede un monitoraggio continuo a lungo termine. Per questo motivo, le attività di monitoraggio proseguiranno nei prossimi anni, al fine di valutare l’evoluzione delle comunità biologiche e documentare il ripristino dei processi ecologici naturali dei laghi.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Secondo Marc Garriga, direttore del Parco Naturale dell’Alt Pirineu, <strong>«questi</strong><strong> </strong><strong>primi</strong><strong> </strong><strong>risultati</strong><strong> </strong><strong>rappresentano</strong><strong> </strong><strong>una</strong><strong> </strong><strong>notizia</strong><strong> </strong><strong>molto</strong><strong> </strong><strong>positiva</strong><strong> </strong><strong>per</strong><strong> </strong><strong>la</strong><strong> </strong><strong>conservazione</strong><strong> </strong><strong>dei</strong><strong> </strong><strong>laghi</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>alta</strong><strong> </strong><strong>montagna.</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Al</strong><strong> </strong><strong>di</strong><strong> </strong><strong>là</strong><strong> </strong><strong>del</strong><strong> </strong><strong>successo</strong><strong> </strong><strong>dell’intervento,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>la</strong><strong> </strong><strong>prova</strong><strong> </strong><strong>pilota</strong><strong> </strong><strong>dimostra</strong><strong> </strong><strong>che</strong><strong> </strong><strong>è</strong><strong> </strong><strong>possibile</strong><strong> </strong><strong>recuperare</strong><strong> </strong><strong>ecosistemi</strong><strong> </strong><strong>che</strong><strong> </strong><strong>avevano</strong><strong> </strong><strong>perso</strong><strong> </strong><strong>una</strong><strong> </strong><strong>parte</strong><strong> </strong><strong>importante</strong><strong> </strong><strong>della</strong><strong> </strong><strong>loro</strong><strong> </strong><strong>biodiversità</strong><strong> </strong><strong>e</strong><strong> </strong><strong>produrre</strong><strong> </strong><strong>conoscenze</strong><strong> </strong><strong>utili</strong><strong> </strong><strong>per</strong><strong> </strong><strong>affrontare</strong><strong> </strong><strong>sfide</strong><strong> </strong><strong>analoghe</strong><strong> </strong><strong>in</strong><strong> </strong><strong>altri</strong><strong> </strong><strong>laghi</strong><strong> </strong><strong>dei</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Pirenei»</strong>. L’intervento è stato coordinato e realizzato da Sorelló, Estudis al Medi Aquàtic, S.L. e dall’Associació La Sorellona, con la supervisione scientifica del Centro di Studi Avanzati di Blanes (CEAB-CSIC) e dell’Istituto di Diagnosi Ambientale e Studi sull’Acqua (IDAEA-CSIC), nonché con il sostegno diretto del Parco Naturale dell’Alt Pirineu e di Forestal Catalana</p>
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		<title>Partecipa alla Conferenza Internazionale LIFE RESQUE ALPYR: call for abstracts aperta!</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Un incontro internazionale dedicato alla ricerca, al ripristino e alla gestione degli ecosistemi di alta montagna in Europa. La Conferenza Internazionale LIFE RESQUE ALPYR si terrà dal 28 al 30 ottobre 2026 a Vielha – Pirenei, riunendo ricercatori, professionisti della conservazione, gestori di aree protette ed esperti tecnici che lavorano sugli ecosistemi acquatici di alta montagna e sulle torbiere. Concepita come un incontro scientifico e tecnico di respiro internazionale, la conferenza si concentrerà sulla ricerca ecologica, sulle esperienze di ripristino, sui progressi metodologici e sullo scambio di conoscenze tra diversi siti in relazione agli ecosistemi di alta montagna in tutta [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Un incontro internazionale dedicato alla ricerca, al ripristino e alla gestione degli ecosistemi di alta montagna in Europa.</h5>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La Conferenza Internazionale <strong>LIFE RESQUE ALPYR</strong> si terrà dal <strong>28 al 30 ottobre 2026</strong> a <strong>Vielha – Pirenei</strong>, riunendo ricercatori, professionisti della conservazione, gestori di aree protette ed esperti tecnici che lavorano sugli ecosistemi acquatici di alta montagna e sulle torbiere.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Concepita come un incontro scientifico e tecnico di respiro internazionale, la conferenza si concentrerà sulla ricerca ecologica, sulle esperienze di ripristino, sui progressi metodologici e sullo scambio di conoscenze tra diversi siti in relazione agli ecosistemi di alta montagna in tutta Europa.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Principali aree tematiche</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Il programma scientifico sarà strutturato attorno a tre sessioni tematiche:</p>



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<li><strong>Conservazione dei laghi di alta montagna:</strong> ecologia, impatti e ripristino</li>



<li><strong>Torbiere e prati umidi:</strong> idrologia, vegetazione e ripristino della biodiversità</li>



<li><strong>Interconnessioni tra ecosistemi:</strong> lezioni apprese, approcci di gestione e trasferibilità</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ricercatori e professionisti sono invitati a presentare <strong>abstracts per presentazioni orali o posters</strong> relativi a questi temi, così come altri lavori di ricerca o esperienze di gestione connessi agli ecosistemi di alta montagna.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Date importanti</h4>



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<li><strong>Scadenza per l’invio degli abstracts:</strong> 15 agosto 2026</li>



<li><strong>Notifica di accettazione:</strong> settembre 2026</li>



<li><strong>Pubblicazione del programma finale:</strong> inizio ottobre 2026</li>



<li><strong>Date della conferenza:</strong> 28–30 ottobre 2026</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Per qualsiasi domanda riguardante l’invio degli abstracts, l’iscrizione o la logistica della conferenza, è possibile contattare il Comitato Organizzatore della Conferenza LIFE RESQUE ALPYR all’indirizzo: <strong>liferesqueal&#112;&#121;&#114;&#64;&#99;&#101;&#97;&#98;&#46;&#99;&#115;&#105;&#99;&#46;&#101;&#x73;</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Aggiornamenti e informazioni pratiche saranno pubblicati sul sito web della conferenza.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><em>La Conferenza Internazionale LIFE RESQUE ALPYR offrirà una piattaforma per condividere conoscenze, rafforzare la collaborazione e promuovere strategie di conservazione e ripristino degli ecosistemi di alta montagna in Europa</em></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[Il progetto pilota, che inizierà questa settimana, mira a eliminare le specie introdotte e a ripristinare l’equilibrio ecologico di questi ecosistemi d’alta montagna. Il test prevede l’uso del rotenone, un itticida biodegradabile. I risultati dell’azione forniranno dati essenziali per valutare l’efficacia e la sicurezza di questo prodotto, contribuendo allo sviluppo di protocolli sicuri per l’applicazione di piscicidi al fine di mitigare l’impatto delle specie introdotte, come le sanguinerole, nei laghi d’alta montagna. L’iniziativa rientra in una strategia più ampia di recupero degli habitat acquatici montani, nell’ambito del progetto LIFE RESQUE ALPYR, con l’obiettivo di trasformare i laghi restaurati in riserve [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<li>Quest’azione fa parte del progetto europeo LIFE RESQUE ALPYR, coordinato dal CEAB-CSIC, con la partecipazione del Dipartimento del Territorio, dell’Abitazione e della Transizione Ecologica della Generalitat de Catalunya, tra altre organizzazioni.</li>



<li>Il progetto verrà realizzato nei laghi Tres Estanys del Mig e Tres Estanys de Baix, con l’obiettivo sia di ripristinare lo stato ecologico di questi laghi, sia di approfondire la conoscenza sull’efficacia del rotenone nella gestione delle specie introdotte.</li>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Il progetto pilota, che inizierà questa settimana, mira a eliminare le specie introdotte e a ripristinare l’equilibrio ecologico di questi ecosistemi d’alta montagna. Il test prevede l’uso del rotenone, un itticida biodegradabile. I risultati dell’azione forniranno dati essenziali per valutare l’efficacia e la sicurezza di questo prodotto, contribuendo allo sviluppo di protocolli sicuri per l’applicazione di piscicidi al fine di mitigare l’impatto delle specie introdotte, come le sanguinerole, nei laghi d’alta montagna.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">L’iniziativa rientra in una strategia più ampia di recupero degli habitat acquatici montani, nell’ambito del progetto LIFE RESQUE ALPYR, con l’obiettivo di trasformare i laghi restaurati in riserve di biodiversità e corridoi ecologici.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>L’impatto ambientale delle sanguinerole nei laghi d’alta montagna</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Una delle principali minacce per i laghi d’alta montagna è la presenza di pesci introdotti, che riducono la biodiversità delle specie autoctone e alterano l’equilibrio dell’ecosistema.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Tra le specie ittiche introdotte, le sanguinerole (<em>Phoxinus spp.</em>) sono quelle con il maggiore impatto ecologico e rappresentano anche la sfida più difficile dal punto di vista del controllo demografico. Si tratta di un ciprinide di piccole dimensioni, con crescita rapida e alto tasso riproduttivo, altamente adattabile e capace di formare popolazioni molto dense.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Le tecniche convenzionali di cattura utilizzate per rimuovere i pesci dai laghi montani non sempre danno risultati soddisfacenti in presenza di sanguinerole. Per questo motivo, è necessario esplorare metodi alternativi.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="768" src="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vero-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5772" srcset="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vero-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vero-300x225.jpg 300w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vero-768x576.jpg 768w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vero-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vero-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vero-640x480.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Esemplari di sanguinerola nei Tres Estanys (Pallars Sobirà, Parco Naturale Alt Pirineu)</figcaption></figure>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Un’iniziativa pionieristica</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Il rotenone è un itticida naturale e biodegradabile, estratto da diverse specie vegetali tropicali e subtropicali appartenenti alla famiglia delle leguminose. Queste piante, insieme ad altre con proprietà tossiche, come quelle del genere&nbsp;<em>Verbascum</em>, sono state tradizionalmente utilizzate per la pesca in fiumi e laghi di tutto il mondo, a seconda delle specie vegetali disponibili, anche nei Pirenei.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nell’ambiente, il rotenone si degrada rapidamente, persistendo solo per alcuni giorni o settimane. Finora, il suo utilizzo come itticida è stato applicato principalmente in Nord America, Australia, Nuova Zelanda, Regno Unito e nel nord Europa – in particolare in Norvegia – con alcune esperienze isolate nel resto d’Europa, inclusa la Spagna.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Il progetto LIFE RESQUE ALPYR prevede due prove pilota con l’uso del rotenone. La prima di queste prove si è svolta nel 2024 nel lago Manhèra (Val d’Aran). Questo rappresenta finora l’unico precedente nell’applicazione del rotenone in un lago montano europeo. L’intervento ha avuto successo: le sanguinerole sono state eradicate e il lago sta attualmente recuperando la sua biodiversità, con la ricolonizzazione di anfibi e diversi invertebrati, come alcune libellule, che erano scomparse a causa dell’introduzione della sanguinerola.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Nell’area dei Tres Estanys sono previste due applicazioni: la prima al lago Tres Estanys del Mig, programmata tra il 2 e il 4 settembre, e alcune settimane dopo al Tres Estanys de Baix. L’obiettivo è ripristinare l’integrità ecologica di questi siti e aumentare la conoscenza sull’uso del rotenone in uno scenario più complesso, intervenendo su due laghi il cui volume complessivo è tre volte quello del lago Manhèra.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">L’intervento sarà realizzato da Sorelló, Estudis al Medi Aquàtic, S.L. e dall’Associazione La Sorellona, sotto il coordinamento scientifico e la supervisione del Centro di Studi Avanzati di Blanes (CEAB, CSIC) e dell’Istituto di Diagnosi Ambientale e Studi sull’Acqua (IDAEA, CSIC), con il supporto diretto del Parco Naturale dell’Alt Pirineu e di Forestal Catalana. L’intero processo sarà monitorato con visite di specialisti provenienti dalla Norvegia, paese leader in questo tipo di applicazione, e attraverso un rigoroso programma di monitoraggio per garantire la sicurezza e l’efficacia di questa tecnica innovativa.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="578" src="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Actuacio-1-1024x578.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5776" srcset="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Actuacio-1-1024x578.jpg 1024w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Actuacio-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Actuacio-1-768x433.jpg 768w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Actuacio-1-1536x866.jpg 1536w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Actuacio-1-2048x1155.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Applicazione di rotenone al lago Manhèra (Val d’Aran, Parco Nazionale di Aigüestortes e Lago di Sant Maurici)</figcaption></figure>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 10:25:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Il progetto LIFE RESQUE APYR ha partecipato alla seconda conferenza di Biologia della Conservazione per Early Career Researchers tenutasi tra il 6 e il 10 maggio 2025 presso L’Aquila con due delle nostre dottorande. Giorgia Mattioli, dell’Università di Pavia, ha presentato un poster illustrando le dinamiche di eradicazione dei pesci alieni da 15 laghi delle Alpi italiane, 4 già eradicati dal progetto LIFE BIOAQUAE e i restanti 11 trattati dell’attuale progetto LIFE RESQUE ALPYR. Grazie alla combinazione di diversi metodi meccanici (nasse, transetti di reti, pesca ed elettropesca), che preservano la fauna nativa dei laghi, si può ottenere la diminuzione [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Il progetto <strong>LIFE RESQUE APYR</strong> ha partecipato alla seconda conferenza di Biologia della Conservazione per Early Career Researchers tenutasi tra il 6 e il 10 maggio 2025 presso L’Aquila con due delle nostre dottorande.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Giorgia Mattioli</strong>, dell’Università di Pavia, ha presentato un poster illustrando le dinamiche di eradicazione dei pesci alieni da 15 laghi delle Alpi italiane, 4 già eradicati dal progetto LIFE BIOAQUAE e i restanti 11 trattati dell’attuale progetto LIFE RESQUE ALPYR. Grazie alla combinazione di diversi metodi meccanici (nasse, transetti di reti, pesca ed elettropesca), che preservano la fauna nativa dei laghi, si può ottenere la diminuzione della densità di popolazione dei pesci introdotti nei laghi fino alla loro completa eradicazione. Tenendo conto della complessità ed unicità dei singoli laghi, questi dati possono servire come guida per future azioni di restauro ecologico di laghi d’alta quota che si trovano in condizioni simili.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Lucia Bello</strong>, dell&#8217;Università della Calabria, ha invece contribuito con una presentazione orale sugli effetti cross-ecosistema indotti dai pesci alieni su diversi gruppi di insettivori legati ai laghi di alta quota. I laghi d’alta quota possono rappresentare importanti fonti di prede per gli svariati predatori insettivori semi-acquatici e terrestri presenti in questi ecosistemi, che vanno dagli invertebrati camminatori del suolo (come ragni e coleotteri), ad uccelli (merlo acquaiolo e altri passeriformi) e mammiferi (toporagni e pipistrelli). Siccome insettivori e pesci introdotti entrano in competizione poiché entrambi si nutrono di macroinvertebrati acquatici (in forma larvale e/o adulta), la nostra ricerca tenta di scoprire se la presenza dei pesci nei laghi possa influenzare negativamente la comunità di insettivori.</p>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>La conferenza di Biologia della Conservazione per Early Career Researchers</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">La conferenza di Biologia della Conservazione per Early Career Researchers (ECR) è organizzata dalla Society for Conservation Biology Italy Chapter APS (SCB Italy) e rappresenta un’occasione importante per i giovani ricercatori all’inizio della loro carriera, che possono confrontarsi in un contesto stimolante, presentando la loro ricerca e facendo conoscenza con altri giovani e studiosi del settore. Il tema della seconda conferenza ECR 2025 tenutasi a L’Aquila era “Biodiversità e Cambiamento Globale: una prospettiva conservazionistica”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Potete trovare maggiori informazioni e il programma completo della conferenza sul sito <a href="https://scbitaly.org/ecr-2025/" data-type="link" data-id="https://scbitaly.org/ecr-2025/">web ufficiale SCB Italy.</a></p>



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		<title>The LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project showcased as a successful case of ecological restoration at CSIC’s Itinerarios Cicerón</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 13:05:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Researcher Teresa Buchaca (CEAB-CSIC) took part in a new session of the Itinerarios Cicerón programme, where she presented the actions of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project as a successful case of ecological restoration in high mountain lakes. She highlighted their value as natural laboratories for understanding the impacts of global change. On 6 May, the Pyrenean Institute of Ecology (IPE-CSIC) in Jaca (Aragón) hosted a new session of the Itinerarios Cicerón, an initiative launched by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) to bridge scientific knowledge with society and to promote evidence-based decision-making. This edition focused on biodiversity recovery and science-based [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Researcher <strong>Teresa Buchaca</strong> (CEAB-CSIC) took part in a new session of the Itinerarios Cicerón programme, where she presented the actions of the <strong>LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project as a successful case of ecological restoration in high mountain lakes</strong>. She highlighted their value as natural laboratories for understanding the impacts of global change.</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On 6 May, the <strong>Pyrenean Institute of Ecology</strong> (IPE-CSIC) in Jaca (Aragón) hosted a new session of the <strong>Itinerarios Cicerón</strong>, an initiative launched by the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) to bridge scientific knowledge with society and to promote evidence-based decision-making. This edition focused on biodiversity recovery and science-based actions for nature restoration.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="686" src="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ciceron-csic-1024x686.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5577" srcset="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ciceron-csic-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ciceron-csic-300x201.jpg 300w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ciceron-csic-768x514.jpg 768w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ciceron-csic-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ciceron-csic-2048x1371.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Scientists participating in the session. Credit: IPE/CSIC Aragón Delegation</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Teresa Buchaca</strong>, researcher at the Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC), contributed as an expert in high mountain aquatic ecosystems, which are central to the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project. In her talk, she explained that high mountain lakes function as true natural laboratories, as they allow researchers to track human impacts over time through palaeoecological analysis. This historical perspective is key to understanding ecosystem changes and planning more effective restoration measures.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As a successful example, <strong>Buchaca</strong> presented LIFE RESQUE ALPYR, a project aimed at restoring the ecological functionality of mountain lakes in the Pyrenees. She outlined actions such as removal of invasive species and the restoration of natural cycles, which have shown proven effectiveness and are based on the scientific knowledge generated at CEAB-CSIC and by the project’s partner institutions.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The event also featured CEAB researchers <strong>Jordi Pagès</strong> and <strong>Daniel Oro,</strong> who shared their insights on the restoration of coastal and delta ecosystems. In addition, pre-recorded videos were shown, offering a glimpse into the researchers’ work in the lab and in the field.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The session brought together scientists from various CSIC centres, nature reserve managers, public authorities, civil society organisations, businesses, and journalists. Coordinated by <strong>Graciela Gil-Romera</strong> (IPE-CSIC) and <strong>Óscar Godoy</strong> (EBD-CSIC), the organisers <strong>emphasised that nature restoration is an ecological imperative, and can only be successful if grounded in robust and applicable scientific knowledge.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The Itinerarios Cicerón initiative aims to connect research teams working on similar topics and to translate their findings into practical knowledge for society, helping to effectively address today’s environmental challenges.</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">More information is available at this <a href="https://converge.csic.es/csic-alianzas/itinerarios-ciceron/" data-type="link" data-id="https://converge.csic.es/csic-alianzas/itinerarios-ciceron/">link.</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 11:15:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The recent approval of the European Nature Restoration Law represents a major advancement in the conservation of the natural environment and biodiversity, with a strong focus on restoring degraded areas across Europe. This pioneering regulation sets ambitious targets: to restore 20% of degraded ecosystems by 2030, achieve 60% by 2040, and complete recovery by 2050. This mandate covers a variety of ecosystems, from forests and wetlands to agricultural lands and marine areas. But how does Catalonia face this challenge? During this conference, we explored the implications and challenges of implementing this law in our territory. Many questions arise: How will [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The recent approval of the European Nature Restoration Law represents a major advancement in the conservation of the natural environment and biodiversity, with a strong focus on restoring degraded areas across Europe. This pioneering regulation sets ambitious targets: to restore 20% of degraded ecosystems by 2030, achieve 60% by 2040, and complete recovery by 2050. This mandate covers a variety of ecosystems, from forests and wetlands to agricultural lands and marine areas.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But how does Catalonia face this challenge? During this conference, we explored the implications and challenges of implementing this law in our territory. Many questions arise: How will environmental policies be modified to meet European requirements? How will restoration initiatives align with local socioeconomic needs? Which projects are already driving the recovery of our ecosystems?</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To address this topic, the conference featured experts in conservation and restoration of different ecosystems. Among them was researcher and coordinator of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project, Marc Ventura.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The researcher began his presentation by stating that high mountain aquatic ecosystems are the most threatened, having suffered the greatest loss of biodiversity compared to other biomes.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He then spoke about the conservation and restoration of high mountain aquatic ecosystems in the Pyrenees, specifically high mountain lakes, with actions such as, among others, the removal of introduced fish species.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For instance, in a lake with trout, amphibians begin to disappear, and there is significant disruption to the trophic network in the littoral zone, where fish consume the largest macroinvertebrates. Negative effects increase when, in addition to trout, the presence of minnow—a small cyprinid introduced in many Pyrenean lakes as live bait for trout fishing—is detected.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The actions of <strong>LIFE RESQUE ALPYR</strong> have allowed the recovery of native animals that had disappeared from these spaces, such as the red frog, the Pyrenean newt, the midwife toad, various bat species, and the desman. At the same time, they are restoring the overall ecological health of these ecosystems, which, despite being in isolated areas, are heavily impacted by human activities.</p>



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<h5 class="wp-block-heading">Annual Prismàtic Conference</h5>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The event featured, among others, the Secretary for Ecological Transition of the Department of Territory of the Government of Catalonia, the Director General of Environmental Policies and Natural Environment of the Government of Catalonia, and the Deputy Director General of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition. From a research perspective, participants included researchers from the Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF), the Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC), the Institute of Marine Sciences (ICM-CSIC), the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), and the University of Barcelona (UB).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The event was held at the Administrative District of the Government of Catalonia in Barcelona. It is an initiative of the Department of Climate Action of the Government of Catalonia, coordinated by the Centre for Ecological Research and Forestry Applications (CREAF).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You can watch the full conference at this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPNwPL-CKlw" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPNwPL-CKlw">link</a>.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[On October 16, 17, and 18, the 13th edition of the Research Conference on the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park will be held at the National Park House in Boí. Researchers from the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project will share the scientific knowledge gained from the research project carried out in the area. This time, projects will be presented that shed new light on research lines initiated three years ago, helping to understand the complexity of a place like the National Park. The conference will also cover the continuation of projects started more than three years ago, which [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On October 16, 17, and 18, the 13th edition of the Research Conference on the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park will be held at the National Park House in Boí.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Researchers from the <strong>LIFE RESQUE ALPYR</strong> project will share the scientific knowledge gained from the research project carried out in the area.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This time, projects will be presented that shed new light on research lines initiated three years ago, helping to understand the complexity of a place like the National Park. The conference will also cover the continuation of projects started more than three years ago, which have given rise to new lines of research, many aimed at mitigating climate change.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The talks will be complemented by a series of interventions during a field trip to the Park itself to make the presentations more engaging.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>It will be an opportunity to promote collaboration between different sectors to conserve the ecosystems of the Pyrenees</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The conference will feature over 30 speakers, including representatives from the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project, coordinated by the Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Researchers from the project will give four presentations related to the project&#8217;s results.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The first two will take place on October 16, starting at 11 a.m. The first presentation, by Teresa Buchaca, will address the impact of fish removal on the biomass and composition of phytoplankton in five lakes in the Park. This will be followed by a presentation by Víctor Osorio on the recovery of macroinvertebrates after the eradication of invasive fish species.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The third presentation, by Laia Nogué, will be on October 17, starting at 4 p.m., and will focus on the impact of hydraulic regulation on the populations of the Pyrenean desman in the Catalan Pyrenees.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And finally, the last presentation will be by Maria Àngels Puig on October 18th. She will talk about the importance of hidden biodiversity in the rivers of the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The conference program includes a total of 25 presentations and 7 on-site presentations during a half-day field trip to the Sant Nicolau Valley towards Estany Llong.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The conference is open to the interested public until the presentation room reaches full capacity. More information about the XIII Research Conference on the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is available at this <a href="https://parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/ca/detalls/Activitat_Agenda/20241016_jornades">link</a>.</p>
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		<title>Dr. Marc Ventura participates in the Cladocera XII Congress 2024 in Italy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 12:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Marc Ventura, coordinator of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project and researcher at the Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC), will participate in the Cladocera XII Conference, which will take place in Verbania (Italy) from October 6 to 12, 2024. On this occasion, he presents the results on the effects of invasive fish on the cladocerans of high mountain lakes and their recovery after the removal of the fish. High mountain lakes, natural ecosystems that originally did not contain fish, have undergone drastic changes due to the introduction of non-native species, primarily trout and minnow. This introduction has caused [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Dr. Marc Ventura, coordinator of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project and researcher at the Centre for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC), will participate in the <strong>Cladocera XII Conference,</strong> which will take place in Verbania (Italy) from October 6 to 12, 2024. On this occasion, he presents the results on the effects of invasive fish on the cladocerans of high mountain lakes and their recovery after the removal of the fish.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">High mountain lakes, natural ecosystems that originally did not contain fish, have undergone drastic changes due to the introduction of non-native species, primarily trout and minnow. This introduction has caused significant predation of the native fauna, profoundly altering the ecological balance of these lakes.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The study that Dr. Ventura presents analyzes the impact of these introductions on cladocerans, such as Daphnia, in the high mountain lakes of the Alps and the Pyrenees. The results indicate that lakes with minnow have suffered a more severe impact on Daphnia populations.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="378" src="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/daphnia-1024x378.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5105" style="width:1200px;height:auto" srcset="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/daphnia-1024x378.png 1024w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/daphnia-300x111.png 300w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/daphnia-768x284.png 768w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/daphnia-1536x567.png 1536w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/daphnia.png 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Daphnia. Author: Maria Àngels Puig</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As part of the conservation projects – <strong>LIFE BIOAQUAE</strong>, <strong>LIFE LIMNOPIRINEUS</strong>, and <strong>LIFE RESQUE ALPYR</strong> – both trout and minnow have been eliminated or are being eliminated from 32 high mountain lakes in the Catalan Pyrenees and the Italian Alps.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Preliminary evaluations show that Daphnia populations have recovered in most lakes where they were previously absent. Additionally, the eradication of minnow has been accompanied by an increase in species richness, as well as the appearance of planktonic species and those associated with macrophytes.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Throughout the congress, there will be a total of 65 oral presentations and 41 posters, as well as two keynote lectures. The contributions will cover a wide range of topics related to the biology of cladocerans, including our beloved Daphnia, as model organisms. Topics such as ecology, evolutionary biology, genomics, interaction with environment.</p>
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		<title>III Research Conference of the Alt Pirineu Natural Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:58:31 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Alt Pirineu Natural Park is hosting the III Research Conference to promote research and improve territorial management. The conference will take place at the MónNatura Pirineus facilities in Planes de Son (Pallars Sobirà) from September 4th to 6th, serving as a key meeting point for scientists, managers, and local entities. The conference will feature over 60 speakers, including a significant representation of scientists from the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project, coordinated by the Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC). This event brings together scientists, managers, and local entities with the goal of disseminating the scientific knowledge gained from the [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The <a href="https://parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/ca/xarxa-de-parcs/alt-pirineu/inici/" data-type="link" data-id="https://parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/ca/xarxa-de-parcs/alt-pirineu/inici/">Alt Pirineu Natural Park</a> is hosting the III Research Conference to promote research and improve territorial management. The conference will take place at the <a href="https://monnaturapirineus.com/es/" data-type="link" data-id="https://monnaturapirineus.com/es/">MónNatura Pirineus</a> facilities in Planes de Son (Pallars Sobirà) from September 4th to 6th, serving as a key meeting point for scientists, managers, and local entities.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The conference will feature over 60 speakers, including a significant representation of scientists from the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project, coordinated by the Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes (CEAB-CSIC).</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="379" src="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-jornades-recerca-1024x379.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5007" srcset="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-jornades-recerca-1024x379.png 1024w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-jornades-recerca-300x111.png 300w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-jornades-recerca-768x284.png 768w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-jornades-recerca-1536x568.png 1536w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-jornades-recerca.png 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Photographs of the field work in the high mountain lakes.</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">This event brings together scientists, managers, and local entities with the goal of disseminating the scientific knowledge gained from the research conducted in the area, while also providing insights into how this knowledge can be applied to the management of natural spaces.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">It will be a space to foster collaboration among different sectors to conserve the Pyrenean ecosystems.</h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The project’s researchers will give three presentations related to the project’s results (and the results of preceding projects).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The three presentations will take place on September 4th, starting at 3:00 PM in the multipurpose room of MónNatura. These will be part of the session dedicated to ponds, moderated by Núria Catalán, another researcher from CEAB-CSIC. The first presentation, by Danilo Buñay, will discuss primary production as the main determinant of transparency in ponds. Next, Marc Ventura, coordinator of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project, will talk about littoral crustaceans in ponds and their relationship with fish presence. Finally, Víctor Osorio will present on the recovery of macroinvertebrates after the eradication of invasive fish species.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The other two presentations will take place on September 5th from 5:00 PM in the session dedicated to rivers and wetlands, moderated by the researcher of the project and of the University of Barcelona, <strong>​​Josep M. Ninot.</strong> The first presentation will be that of <strong>Eulàlia Pladevall</strong>, on the vegetation of the wetlands after five years of livestock exclusion. Then, <strong>Josep M. Ninot</strong>, will talk about the distribution of organic carbon in the soil in four Pyrenean wetlands.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="576" src="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-sartari-1024x576.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5014" srcset="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-sartari-1024x576.png 1024w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-sartari-300x169.png 300w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-sartari-768x432.png 768w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-sartari-1536x864.png 1536w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pnap-sartari.png 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Closed livestock exclusion in Planell de Sartari.</figcaption></figure>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The conference program includes a total of 76 participations (66 presentations, 10 in poster format) spread across 10 thematic sessions: landscape evolution, archaeology, geology, cultural heritage, ponds, monitoring networks/snow science, socio-ecological systems, animal ecology and biodiversity, forest ecology and biodiversity, and rivers and peatlands. There will also be a poster session covering various topics.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">More information about the <a href="https://parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/ca/detalls/Noticia/240723-jornades-recerca" data-type="link" data-id="https://parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/ca/detalls/Noticia/240723-jornades-recerca"><strong>III Research Conference of the Alt Pirineu Natural Park can be found at this link.</strong></a></p>
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		<title>First International Meeting on the Biodiversity of the Pyrenean Lakes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 07:25:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[During May 13 and 14, 2024, the First International Meeting on the Biodiversity of the Pyrenean Lakes took place in Loudenvielle, Hautes-Pyrénées. The meeting was organized by the CBN of the Pyrenees and Midi-Pyrénées as the secretary of the scientific interest group (GIS) “Lacs des Pyrénées&#8221; and brought together researchers, managing entities, and decision-makers committed to the conservation of high mountain lake biodiversity. The LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project presented as a inspiring project The first day was dedicated to sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and strengthening collaboration in favor of preserving mountain lakes through interactive sessions, workshops, and presentations of inspiring [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">During May 13 and 14, 2024, the <strong>First International Meeting on the Biodiversity of the Pyrenean Lakes</strong> took place in Loudenvielle, Hautes-Pyrénées.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The meeting was organized by the CBN of the Pyrenees and Midi-Pyrénées as the secretary of the scientific interest group (GIS) “Lacs des Pyrénées&#8221; and brought together researchers, managing entities, and decision-makers committed to the conservation of high mountain lake biodiversity.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="332" src="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrenees-1-1024x332.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4611" srcset="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrenees-1-1024x332.png 1024w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrenees-1-300x97.png 300w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrenees-1-768x249.png 768w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrenees-1-1536x498.png 1536w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrenees-1.png 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Images of the day.</figcaption></figure>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>The LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project presented as a inspiring project</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The first day was dedicated to sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, and strengthening collaboration in favor of preserving mountain lakes through interactive sessions, workshops, and presentations of inspiring projects.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Dr. Marc Ventura</strong>, coordinator of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project and researcher at the <a href="https://www.ceab.csic.es/es/ceab/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.ceab.csic.es/es/ceab/">Center for Advanced Studies of Blanes</a> (CEAB-CSIC), was one of the main figures of the day. The first presentation focused on the biodiversity and conservation of high mountain lakes in the Pyrenees and the Alps, highlighting the natural heritage represented by these ecosystems and the threats they face (presence of invasive fish and effects of global change). </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He then presented, among other things, the objectives and conservation actions of the LIFE RESQUE ALPYR project and the expected outcomes of fish eradication in the lakes.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="332" src="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrinees-1024x332.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4609" srcset="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrinees-1024x332.png 1024w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrinees-300x97.png 300w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrinees-768x249.png 768w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrinees-1536x498.png 1536w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/lacs-des-pyrinees.png 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dr. Marc Ventura during his presentation.</figcaption></figure>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Tribute to Dr. Didier Galop</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The second presentation was a tribute to the recently deceased <strong>Dr. Didier Galop</strong>, a renowned geographer, paleolimnologist, and director for more than 10 years of the Man-Environment Observatory (OHM) of the National Center for Scientific Research in France (CNRS) and the GEODE Research Laboratory.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Marc Ventura narrated and detailed the history of fish introductions in high mountain lakes. A story studied alongside Didier Galop and Olivier Baudier.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the Pyrenees, fish introductions were carried out historically for self-consumption and trade, using native trout from nearby rivers, always in a few lakes. In the lakes of the Alps, there are also a few introductions dating back to the medieval period. However, in both the Alps and the Pyrenees, it was from the second half of the 20th century that fish introduction became widespread with the advent of recreational fishing.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Currently, 32% of the lakes in the SCI Pallars and 75% of the SCI Aigüestortes have stable fish populations. In the Italian Alps, introduced fish are present in 89% of the lakes in the Mont Avic Natural Park and 35% of those in the Gran Paradiso National Park.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="849" height="477" src="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/percentatge-peixos.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4612" srcset="https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/percentatge-peixos.png 849w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/percentatge-peixos-300x169.png 300w, https://liferesquealpyr.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/percentatge-peixos-768x431.png 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 849px) 100vw, 849px" /></figure>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>A cross-border project for high-altitude lakes</strong></h4>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The ultimate goal of these meetings is to build an ambitious and cross-border program for the Pyrenees by 2026 through a strategic partnership .Collaboration between managers, researchers, and entities will be essential to address the biodiversity conservation challenges of the coming years in the Pyrenees.</p>
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