Association of the transhumant shepherds of Northeastern Italy
Transcript of Association of the transhumant shepherds of Northeastern Italy
ASSOCIAZIONE DEI PASTORI TRANSUMANTI DEL TRIVENETO
Verdiana Morandi
Veneto Region, Friuli Venezia Giulia Region & Province of TrentoNatural heritage: Dolomites and Julian Alps, Tagliamento riverBorders: Austria and Slovenia
TRIVENETO – NORTH EASTERN ITALY
In 2009 we gathered the transhumant shepherds of the 3 regions in order to focus on
the main issues we were facing
Both well-known & old issues!
TRANSIT BANS decided by mayors&consequent FINES
FACING BEAR & WILDLIFE ANIMALS ATTACK INSIDE AND OUTSIDE PROTECTED AREAS
Birth planning - saving lambs from wildlife animalsAnd for commercial purposes
Lambs are born after Summer season
Loss of value of the products
Costs instead of Earnings!
CONSEQUENCES OF THE NEW
MANAGEMENT PLANS
IMPLEMENTATION OF BIRDS AND
HABITAT DIRECTIVES
ALPINE PASTURES
Big companies from the lowlands got higher pastures in order to make profit.Shepherds and real farmers couldn’t get any land
Decrease of green networksincrease of urban areas
Transhumant Shepherds – Northeastern Italy
70 shepherds Average size of the flock: 1500 sheepNo transport via truck, only wandering.
6 months in cultivated area, after cultivation season3 months in the river areas3 months in the alpine pastures
Following the EU ideas on farming:bigger flocks, younger shepherds
BUT…….
NEW PROBLEMS FOR AND OLD TRADITION
BUTWE WILLNOTGIVE UP!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION